Childrens Lighthouse of Princeton

A group of children were engaging in outdoor activity with water not available to all children. Not having water available during the hot weather temperatures may cause heat exhausting or dehydration which places a child at risk.

State verification recorded Aug 18, 2026.

Standard 746.3301(f)(1) · Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Aug 11, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1025914032

Visit source ID

905657394

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Young children from 2 separate classes were observed engaging in outdoor activity with water not available. Not having water available during the hot weather temperatures may cause heat exhausting or dehydration which places a child at risk.

State verification recorded Aug 11, 2026.

Standard 746.3301(f)(1) · Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Aug 6, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1025743548

Visit source ID

905657393

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A caregiver at the operation stated she would place tape on the mouths of children in care to prevent them from speaking.

State verification recorded Sep 9, 2026.

Standard 746.2805 · Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

State severity

High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Aug 24, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026108836

Visit source ID

905720833

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Despite being aware of a child's history of runaway behavior, a caregiver chose to enter the operation building without arranging additional supervision coverage for the child.

State verification recorded Aug 18, 2026.

Standard 746.1201(1) · Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

State severity

High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jul 23, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026143269

Visit source ID

905720832

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A child in care was found unsupervised outside of the operation.

State verification recorded Aug 6, 2026.

Standard 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

State severity

High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jul 23, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026147376

Visit source ID

905720832

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During the investigation, it was found that a single caregiver was left alone with 20 or more children with a specified age of three-years-old. The maximum number of three-year-old children a single caregiver can supervise is 15 children.

State verification recorded Aug 18, 2026.

Standard 746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jul 23, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026151328

Visit source ID

905720832

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This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. Through interviews with the parent and staff, it was determined that a child did not have their diaper promptly changed.

State verification recorded May 15, 2026.

Standard 746.3501(1) · Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Apr 30, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026108830

Visit source ID

905720828

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This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. In two restrooms where diapers were changed, there was not a changing table or a smooth, non-absorbent pad to change diapers.

State verification recorded May 15, 2026.

Standard 746.3503(a) · Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Apr 30, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026108831

Visit source ID

905720828

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The parent handbook was missing information about parent rights.

State verification recorded Apr 1, 2026.

Standard 746.501(a)(20) · Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

State severity

Medium

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Apr 1, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1025730253

Visit source ID

905657385

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This finding was notified after the completion of a DFPS investigation. The operation was notified of a deficiency in Standard 746.1201(4) - Abuse and Neglect on 01/12/26 and failed to notify the parents of the deficiency by the allotted date, 01/17/26. The operation didn't notify the parents of the deficiency until 02/06/26.

State verification recorded Feb 6, 2026.

Standard 746.311(a) · AP Parental Notification of Deficiency as described in 746.309 within 5 Days

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Feb 6, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026197801

Visit source ID

905727131

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Based on information provided from a DFPS investigation it was determined that a child in care was abused by a caregiver and the caregiver mentioned in the allegations has been found Reason to Believe.

State verification recorded Jan 22, 2026.

Standard 746.1201(4) · AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

State severity

High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jan 12, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026108826

Visit source ID

905720824

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Based on information provided from a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver did not utilize positive statements when redirecting a child in care to move to another area in the room.

State verification recorded Jan 22, 2026.

Standard 746.2803(4)(C) · Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jan 12, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026108827

Visit source ID

905720824

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Based on information provided from a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child by the arm and lifted them from the ground. The action by the caregiver caused substantial bruising to the child's arm.

State verification recorded Jan 22, 2026.

Standard 746.2805(3) · Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

State severity

High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jan 12, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026108828

Visit source ID

905720824

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This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined during this investigation that the child mentioned in the report was not given and/or offered water or a change of milk to drink through the school day. The child was allowed to only drink the same milk he arrived to care with throughout the day. the center director, has in place that the children's personal cups can only be filled with water at drop off time. Milk will be given throughout the day in disposal cups.

State records correction during the inspection; no separate verification date is shown.

Standard 746.3301(f)(1) · Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

Yes

Correction reported

Dec 25, 2025

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026167893

Visit source ID

905720823

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