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Light the Way Child Learning Center

16 critical, 4 minor findings across 56 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Dec 30, 2025.

302 Miller St, Broaddus, TX 75929 · (936) 872-3527

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsStatewide licensed centers, n=9,617

Critical findings16 critical, 0 serious, 4 minor across 40 inspections and 16 investigations (56 visits). Most recent critical: Dec 30, 2025.

Critical16 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious0 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2007Full Permit

Practical6:45a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 68

Texas HHSC operation #864409 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Tuition & openings

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Meals providedNot listed
Snacks providedNot listed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careListed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsListed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesListed

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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.

2026
Jan 2, 2026 to May 21, 202616 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- May 21, 2026 inspection
- May 21, 2026 inspection
- May 21, 2026 inspection
- May 21, 2026 inspection
- Jan 30, 2026 inspection
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- Jan 30, 2026 inspection
- Jan 9, 2026 inspection
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- Jan 2, 2026 inspection
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- Jan 2, 2026 inspection
2025
Dec 30, 2025Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  A child was left on the playground for approximately 2 minutes due to the caregiver not knowing that the child was in her group.
  Corrected Jan 7, 2026, verified Jan 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  A child was left on the playground for approximately 2 minutes unsupervised.
  Corrected Jan 7, 2026, verified Jan 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Dec 30, 2025Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  A child was left on the playground for approximately 2 minutes due to the caregiver not knowing that the child was in her group.
  Corrected Jan 7, 2026, verified Jan 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  A child was left on the playground for approximately 2 minutes unsupervised.
  Corrected Jan 7, 2026, verified Jan 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Dec 30, 2025Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  A child was left on the playground for approximately 2 minutes unsupervised.
  Corrected Jan 7, 2026, verified Jan 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  A child was left on the playground for approximately 2 minutes due to the caregiver not knowing that the child was in her group.
  Corrected Jan 7, 2026, verified Jan 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
Dec 30, 2025Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  A child was left on the playground for approximately 2 minutes unsupervised.
  Corrected Jan 7, 2026, verified Jan 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  A child was left on the playground for approximately 2 minutes due to the caregiver not knowing that the child was in her group.
  Corrected Jan 7, 2026, verified Jan 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
Mar 11, 2025 to Jun 16, 202512 inspections
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- Jun 16, 2025 inspection
- Jun 16, 2025 inspection
- Jun 16, 2025 inspection
- Jun 16, 2025 inspection
- Mar 20, 2025 inspection
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- Mar 20, 2025 inspection
- Mar 20, 2025 inspection
- Mar 11, 2025 inspection
- Mar 11, 2025 inspection
- Mar 11, 2025 inspection
- Mar 11, 2025 inspection
Mar 7, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
  An infant was left unsupervised on the playground for 8 minutes. The child was uninjured. The director is taking proactive measures to mitigate risk by implementing new staff trainings on active supervision and policy changes to appropriately address the situation.
  Corrected Mar 11, 2025, verified Mar 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(7).
Mar 7, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
  An infant was left unsupervised on the playground for 8 minutes. The child was uninjured. The director is taking proactive measures to mitigate risk by implementing new staff trainings on active supervision and policy changes to appropriately address the situation.
  Corrected Mar 11, 2025, verified Mar 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(7).
Mar 7, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
  An infant was left unsupervised on the playground for 8 minutes. The child was uninjured. The director is taking proactive measures to mitigate risk by implementing new staff trainings on active supervision and policy changes to appropriately address the situation.
  Corrected Mar 11, 2025, verified Mar 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(7).
Mar 7, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
  An infant was left unsupervised on the playground for 8 minutes. The child was uninjured. The director is taking proactive measures to mitigate risk by implementing new staff trainings on active supervision and policy changes to appropriately address the situation.
  Corrected Mar 11, 2025, verified Mar 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(7).
2024
Nov 13, 2024 to Nov 13, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 13, 2024 inspection
- Nov 13, 2024 inspection
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- Nov 13, 2024 inspection
Sep 29, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  A caregiver exhibited poor judgment in her aggressive handling of an infant in care. The caregiver was terminated for her actions.
  Corrected Nov 4, 2024, verified Nov 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Sep 29, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  A caregiver exhibited poor judgment in her aggressive handling of an infant in care. The caregiver was terminated for her actions.
  Corrected Nov 4, 2024, verified Nov 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Sep 29, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  A caregiver exhibited poor judgment in her aggressive handling of an infant in care. The caregiver was terminated for her actions.
  Corrected Nov 4, 2024, verified Nov 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Sep 29, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  A caregiver exhibited poor judgment in her aggressive handling of an infant in care. The caregiver was terminated for her actions.
  Corrected Nov 4, 2024, verified Nov 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Aug 13, 2024 to Aug 13, 20244 inspections
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- Aug 13, 2024 inspection
- Aug 13, 2024 inspection
- Aug 13, 2024 inspection
- Aug 13, 2024 inspection
Jan 26, 2024Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  The operation did not report via online provider account the number of employees who ceased working at the center during the previous calendar year by January 15th as required.
  Corrected Jan 29, 2024, verified Jan 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 26, 2024Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  The operation did not report via online provider account the number of employees who ceased working at the center during the previous calendar year by January 15th as required.
  Corrected Jan 29, 2024, verified Jan 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 26, 2024Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  The operation did not report via online provider account the number of employees who ceased working at the center during the previous calendar year by January 15th as required.
  Corrected Jan 29, 2024, verified Jan 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 26, 2024Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  The operation did not report via online provider account the number of employees who ceased working at the center during the previous calendar year by January 15th as required.
  Corrected Jan 29, 2024, verified Jan 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
2023
Sep 18, 2023 to Sep 18, 20234 inspections
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- Sep 18, 2023 inspection
- Sep 18, 2023 inspection
- Sep 18, 2023 inspection
- Sep 18, 2023 inspection

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2022
Oct 4, 2022 to Oct 11, 20228 inspections
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- Oct 11, 2022 inspection
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- Oct 4, 2022 inspection
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2021
Nov 1, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 9/17/2020. The director will schedule a new inspection to be completed by a certified inspector by the compliance date.
  Corrected Dec 1, 2021, verified Nov 8, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
Nov 1, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 9/17/2020. The director will schedule a new inspection to be completed by a certified inspector by the compliance date.
  Corrected Dec 1, 2021, verified Nov 8, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
Nov 1, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 9/17/2020. The director will schedule a new inspection to be completed by a certified inspector by the compliance date.
  Corrected Dec 1, 2021, verified Nov 8, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
Nov 1, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 9/17/2020. The director will schedule a new inspection to be completed by a certified inspector by the compliance date.
  Corrected Dec 1, 2021, verified Nov 8, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).

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