Cedar Park · Licensed center
Brushy Creek Learning Center DBA Children's Lighthouse
- Large center, licensed for 261 children.
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What these mean, and where they come from
Large means the biggest quarter of Austin-area’s 928 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 154 to 731 children. Small is 12 to 61; medium is 62 to 153.
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What the state has found
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From Texas HHSC’s published reports, last checked September 25, 2026.
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State record — Texas HHSC
- Last visit
- July 7, 2025
- On file
- 5 visits since July 2023 — all of them cited findings · 5 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- High —
A caregiver left children unsupervised to seek help after a child in the classroom was injured.
· November 15, 2024
Texas HHSC describes each deficiency in writing and weights the standard behind it from high to low by the risk a violation presents to children. It publishes no inspection document.
Jul 2025 Complaint
Complaint · July 7, 2025
Reported to the state by the program
Self-report is Texas HHSC’s own field on its complaint investigation record.
746.305(a)(3) - AP Report a Child In Care Showing Signs and Symptoms of Illness Requiring Hospitalization · Medium High
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the operation failed to notify Child Care Regulation within two days of a child requiring medical treatment.
Nov 2024 Complaint
Complaint · November 15, 2024
Reported to the state by the program
Self-report is Texas HHSC’s own field on its complaint investigation record.
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity · High
A caregiver left children unsupervised to seek help after a child in the classroom was injured.
Oct 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · October 14, 2024
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone · High
A caregiver, with direct access to children, was present without a background check eligibility. The caregiver was sent home during the inspection. The background was processed during the inspection.
746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities · Medium High
Children were observed transitioning into their classroom and not washing hands prior to touching toys.
Aug 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · August 20, 2024
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for · High
Two caregivers did not know the number of children they were responsible for.
Aug 2024 Complaint
Complaint · August 16, 2024
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control · High
Information obtained during an investigation shows that the operation failed to demonstrate good judgement when they allowed caregivers to work with children while the caregivers were sick.
Mar 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · March 11, 2024
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device · High
An infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer. The caregiver was instructed to place the child in a crib for nap.
Nov 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · November 14, 2023
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors · Medium
There was no documentation of completing emergency drills.
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days · Medium
Infant feeding instructions were not being updated per standards.
Jul 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · July 28, 2023
746.4911(a) - Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - to Manufacturer's Specifications · Medium High
The unitary surfacing that covers the splash pad contains holes.
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for · High
Both caregivers were unaware of the number of children in their care.
Apr 2023 Complaint
Complaint · April 25, 2023
Reported to the state by the program
Self-report is Texas HHSC’s own field on its complaint investigation record.
746.2403(1) - Infant Care Area - Able to See, Hear and Intervene · High
During an investigation, it was determined an infant was not being interacted with during lunch and was able to fall out of their highchair despite being buckled in. Caregivers were unable to intervene to prevent the fall.
Dec 2022 Complaint
Complaint · December 12, 2022
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep · Medium
It was determined a caregiver was forcing a child to nap by covering the child's head and patting the child harshly. The caregiver is no longer employed by the operation.
Details
- Address
- 2501 Brushy Creek Rd
- License
- 1697452, active
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