Description: LIGHTHOUSE KIDS WEST is a LICENSED GROUP in MADISON WI, with a maximum capacity of 102 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 wks - 12 yrs 11 mo. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information: 5 stars. Initial License Date: 10/8/2007. Open Jan - Dec.Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Violation Date | Rule Number | Rule Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-10 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-04-10 | The child care license was not posted visible to the public near the entrance or in some other conspicuous area of the center. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(2)(k) — License Posted & Visible | ||
| 2026-04-10 | Attendance record at the Dolphins room was not accurate when 12 children were presented and 6 were check-in. Staff members stated they used multiple attendance records and sometimes is difficult to keep track of all of them. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(b) — Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record | ||
| 2026-04-10 | A gallon of paint was stored under children's sink accessible to children at the bathroom used by 4k children. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(d) — Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children | ||
| 2026-04-10 | There was a prescribed medication for an infant stored at the center without a written parent's authorization form. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(f)1.a. — Medication Administration - Parent Authorization | ||
| 2026-04-10 | A child's medication stored at the center was not in the original container and labeled with the child's name, dosage and directions for administration. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(f)1.b. — Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling | ||
| 2026-04-10 | Staff member did not change her gloves and washed her hands after cleaning a child's runny nose. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(i)2. — Adult Handwashing | ||
| 2026-04-10 | The alternative disinfecting solution of water mixed with bleach was not prepared daily when staff members stated they prepared them as needed every 3 or 4 days. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(4)(a)3. — Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection | ||
| 2025-09-23 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-09-23 | Outdoor equipment was not in a good condition when children's car was broke. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(11)(bm)3. — Outdoor Play Equipment - Construction, Condition | ||
| 2025-09-23 | The infants room's refrigerator was missing a thermometer. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(d)1.c. — Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers | ||
| 2025-09-23 | The center was missing documentation of having conducted fire and tornado evacuation drills with children for the month of April to August 2025. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(3)(b)2. — Emergencies - Practice Written Plans | ||
| 2025-09-23 | Infants hands were not wipe or washed with soap and water after their diapers were changed. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(i)1. — Washing Child's Hands & Face | ||
| 2025-09-23 | Staff member did not wash her hands with soap and water after changing children's diapers. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(i)2. — Adult Handwashing | ||
| 2025-09-23 | The directions of apply lotions, powders or salves to a child during diapering were not posted in the diaper changing area. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(4)(a)10. — Infant & Toddler - Diapering Lotions, Powders, Salves | ||
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