Bright Beginnings Lighthouse Christian Academy
Licensed for 51 children from 12 months to 13 years. Takes CCS.
108 CRAWFORD ST, Gilmer, TX, 75644-5204
Listing details last changed Jun 28, 2026
Bright Beginnings Lighthouse Christian Academy is a licensed child care center in Gilmer, Texas.
Capacity
51
Ages
Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours
07:15 AM-05:45 PM
License & details for Bright Beginnings Lighthouse Christian Academy
- Facility type
- Licensed child care center
- Care for seven or more children ages 13 or younger, for less than 24 hours a day, at a location other than the license holder's home. Source: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (opens in a new tab)
- License
- Full Permit
- License status
- licensed
- County
- Upshur
- Accepts subsidy
- Yes
Programs & services
- Public programs
- Childcare subsidy vouchers
License and inspection timeline for Bright Beginnings Lighthouse Christian Academy
First licensed
September 2024
2 years on the state record
Last inspected
Date not on the record
10 inspections on record
An inspection is a visit by state licensing staff to check that a program follows health and safety rules. Inspection reports are public records. Where the state record has them, we show the most recent date and how many are on record; the state’s reports have the details.
How it compares in Gilmer
| Measure | This center | Typical in Gilmer |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 51 children | 51 children |
| Youngest age served | 12 months | Birth |
| Years licensed | 2.1 years | 6.8 years |
Gilmer has 5 licensed centers. Bright Beginnings Lighthouse Christian Academy is one of 3 that accept child care subsidy.
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Staff-to-child ratios in Texas
Texas sets a maximum number of children per staff member in licensed child care centers. These are the rows for the ages this center serves. 1:4 means one staff member for four children.
- 12–17 months
- 1:5
- 18–23 months
- 1:9
- 2 years
- 1:11
- 3 years
- 1:15
- 4 years
- 1:18
Rule: 26 TAC §746.1601 (12-17 months); group size §746.1609 (opens in a new tab); 26 TAC §746.1601 (18-23 months); group size §746.1609 (opens in a new tab); 26 TAC §746.1601 (2 years); group size §746.1609 (opens in a new tab); 26 TAC §746.1601 (3 years); group size §746.1609 (opens in a new tab); 26 TAC §746.1601 (4 years); group size §746.1609 (opens in a new tab). This is the state’s limit, not a promise about this center’s own staffing.
More rows apply than are shown here. The full table has every row.
Paying for care in Texas
Child Care Services (CCS) child care scholarships (opens in a new tab) is Texas’s child care subsidy program. Agency: Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), through local Workforce Development Boards.
The state record lists this center as accepting subsidy. Confirm with the center before you enroll.
Tour checklist for Bright Beginnings Lighthouse Christian Academy
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Questions parents ask about Bright Beginnings Lighthouse Christian Academy
Does Bright Beginnings Lighthouse Christian Academy accept child care subsidy?
The state record lists Bright Beginnings Lighthouse Christian Academy as accepting child care subsidy, such as Texas's child care subsidy program (CCS). Confirm with the center before you enroll.
What ages does Bright Beginnings Lighthouse Christian Academy serve?
Bright Beginnings Lighthouse Christian Academy is licensed to care for children from 12 months to 13 years. The state record lists these age groups: Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
How many children is Bright Beginnings Lighthouse Christian Academy licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 51 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is Bright Beginnings Lighthouse Christian Academy licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Texas record lists Bright Beginnings Lighthouse Christian Academy's license status as licensed. The state's own reports have the details.
Where this information comes from
Licensing details on this page come from public records kept by Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation (opens in a new tab) · View this record on the state website (opens in a new tab)
This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.
Data updated Oct 30, 2026 · Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation public records · Check this license on Search Texas Child Care (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →
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