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Bright Beginnings Lighthouse Christian Academy

4 critical findings across 44 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Dec 4, 2023.

108 Crawford St, Gilmer, TX 75644 · (903) 844-6841

At a glance

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

Critical findings4 critical, 0 serious, 0 minor across 40 inspections and 4 investigations (44 visits). Most recent critical: Dec 4, 2023.

Critical4 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious0 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2024Full Permit

Practical7:15a–5:45pMon–Fri · Toddler to school · Licensed capacity 51

Texas HHSC operation #1790453 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

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Tuition & openings

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When can my child start?

Not confirmed

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Programs and services

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Meals providedNot listed
Snacks providedNot listed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careNot listed
Field tripsNot listed
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
Mar 19, 2026 to Aug 13, 20268 inspections
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2025
Mar 20, 2025 to Sep 23, 202512 inspections
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2024
Jan 10, 2024 to Aug 21, 202420 inspections
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- May 14, 2024 inspection
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- Feb 15, 2024 inspection
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- Jan 10, 2024 inspection
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2023
Dec 4, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
  This law was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient, the provider was caring for 5 children ages 14 months-3 years old without a permit.
  Corrected Jan 16, 2024, verified Jan 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard HRC42.041(a).
Dec 4, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
  This law was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient, the provider was caring for 5 children ages 14 months-3 years old without a permit.
  Corrected Jan 16, 2024, verified Jan 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard HRC42.041(a).
Dec 4, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
  This law was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient, the provider was caring for 5 children ages 14 months-3 years old without a permit.
  Corrected Jan 16, 2024, verified Jan 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard HRC42.041(a).
Dec 4, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
  This law was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient, the provider was caring for 5 children ages 14 months-3 years old without a permit.
  Corrected Jan 16, 2024, verified Jan 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard HRC42.041(a).

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Compare nearby

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Daycare	Ages	Places	Hours	Findings, 36 mo
Bright Beginnings Lighthouse Christian Academy this page	Toddler–School	51	7:15a–5:45p	4 crit
First Baptist Church CDC	Infant–School	227	7a–5:30p	16 crit·20 ser
Gilmer KinderCare	Infant–School	159	6:30a–6p	4 crit·20 ser
Little House Pre-K	Pre-K	17	7:30a–6p	8 crit

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