Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Rockwall. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
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Children's Lighthouse is a family-owned franchise center at 3009 N Goliad St in Rockwall, TX, serving infants through school-age children with the Lighthouse CARES curriculum and Character Values emphasis. With over 20 years of operation and 4.6-star ratings from more than 660 reviews, it is among the highest-reviewed childcare providers in Rockwall, with parents consistently praising cleanliness, safety, and staff care. Real-time video monitoring allows parents to view classrooms remotely, and STREAM-focused programs serve school-age children through before and after-school care and the summer xSTREAM Quest program. Hours are 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, with no extended evening or weekend options; franchise model changes can occasionally affect consistency year to year.
Safety4.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion8.0
Management8.0
Culture6.0
Class sizes7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Uses the Lighthouse CARES curriculum, designed to support each child's academic, social, and emotional development, guided by the Lighthouse Pathways philosophy. Infant, toddler, and preschool programs are based on Character Values, with a STREAM-focused curriculum for school-age children.
Programs & activities: Serves ages 6 weeks to 12 years with a before and after school program and an xSTREAM Quest summer adventure program. Age-appropriate playgrounds and daily communication with pictures for parents.
What sets it apart: Open 6:30AM to 6:30PM; family-owned and operated with over 20 years in operation. Secure keypad entry, real-time video monitoring with live stream cameras for parents, and TEFA-approved (Texas Education Freedom Accounts accepted).
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