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Lighthouse Kids West
Madison, WI
· Dane County
6402 Schroeder Rd,
Madison, WI 53711
Quick Facts
Capacity
102 children
Age range (listing information)
6 wks - 12 yrs 11 mo
May not reflect the ages served today. Please confirm with the provider.
Type of Care
Full Time. After School Care provided.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
YoungStar Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (608) 441-9408
Licensed LICENSED GROUP
Active License
License Number
1012083
License Holder
Marcio Sierra Quesada
Licensed Since
2007
License Issued
Oct 8, 2007
Issued By
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families
Accreditation
National Association For The Education Of Young Children (Naeyc) Accreditation +
District Office
Wisconsin Dept of Children and Families (DCF) - Child Care Regulation and Licensing
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About the Provider
LIGHTHOUSE KIDS WEST is a LICENSED GROUP in MADISON WI, with a maximum capacity of 102 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of 6 wks - 12 yrs 11 mo; please confirm current ages with the provider. It is open Monday - Friday, 07:00 AM-06:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
5 stars. Initial License Date: 10/8/2007. Open Jan - Dec.
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Tuesday07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Wednesday07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Thursday07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Friday07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 2025-07-17 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-07-17 | School Age children 1 and 2 did not have health history documentation on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)6. - Child Record - Health History | ||
| 2025-07-17 | Children's attendance record from the week of July 14, 2025 was inaccurate when the School Age program and DPI instructional time were sign in and out in the same attendance sheet. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(b) - Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record | ||
| 2025-07-17 | School Age Staff files were unavailable for licensing review. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a) - Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability | ||
| 2025-07-17 | School Age staff members did not complete a child care background check that indicates they were eligible to work as specified in s. 48.686, Stats., and ch DCF 13. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. — Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 2025-07-17 | School age staff days and worked hours record was inaccurate when some staff did not sign-in, in multiple rooms. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)6. - Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked | ||
| 2025-07-17 | Children's mats were not placed at least 2 feet from the nearest sleeping child. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(4)(cm) - Naps Or Rest Periods - Sleeping Surfaces - Children 1 And Older | ||
| 2025-07-17 | Several medications for a school-age child were stored at the center without a valid authorization for administering them. The medications were not in their original labeled containers, and some were expired. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(f)5. - Medication Administration - As Labeled & Authorized | ||
| 2025-07-17 | School Age staff members did not complete a child care background check that indicates they were eligible to work as specified in s. 48.686, Stats., and ch DCF 13. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. - Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 2025-01-09 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-01-09 | Staff G file was not available to be review. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a) - Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability | ||
| 2025-01-09 | Staff A to G were missing documentation of personal information, previous work experience and emergency contact information. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)1. — Staff Record - Personal Information | ||
| 2025-01-09 | Staff G did not have documentation of a completed child care background check that indicates the person is eligible to work in a child care program as specified in s. 48.686, Stats., and ch DCF 13. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. - Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 2025-01-09 | Staff A to G did not have a physical examination report within the 30 days of being hired that indicated the person was free of illness and able to work with children. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)3.a. - Staff Record - Physical Examination | ||
| 2025-01-09 | Staff C, who is a lead teacher for the afterschool program, did not have a certificate from the Registry on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)4.b. - Staff Record - Registry Certificate - School Age Programs | ||
| 2025-01-09 | Staff C, who is a lead teacher for the afterschool program, did not have documentation of the educational qualifications on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)4.d. — Staff Record - Educational Qualifications | ||
| 2025-01-09 | Staff A to G were missing documentation of having received and completed an orientation. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)8. - Staff Record - Orientation | ||
| 2025-01-09 | Staff B,C,D did not have a current certificate of completion for infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator use. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(c) - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training | ||
| 2025-01-09 | Staff A to G, except D were missing documentation of having completed a child abuse and neglect training | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(cm) - Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training | ||
| 2025-01-09 | Staff A to G were missing documentation of personal information, previous work experience and emergency contact information. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)1. - Staff Record - Personal Information | ||
| 2025-01-09 | Staff C, who is a lead teacher for the afterschool program, did not have documentation of the educational qualifications on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)4.d. - Staff Record - Educational Qualifications | ||
| 2024-11-26 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2024-11-26 | According to the attendance records from March 2022 to August 2022, the center provided care after the hours of operation on multiple occasions. Children were signed out from 5:33pm to 6:00pm. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(1)(c) - Hours, Days, Months Of Operation | ||
| 2024-11-26 | Based on a report from BCCSA, the program did not comply with the requirements of Wisconsin Statute 49.155(6m)(a) Child Care Provider Record Keeping based on evidence of contradictory records and missing and/or illegible attendance times. Additionally, BCCSA noted non-compliance related to DCF 201.04(5)(b) Provider Overpayments. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(2)(a) — Compliance With Laws | ||
| 2024-11-26 | Attendance records from March 2022 to August 2022 did not have the actual departure for multiple children in care. According to the provider statement, if parents did not sign out a child at pick up time, ProCare electronic application would automatically signed out the child at 6:00pm. Additionally, there were missing attendance records that were not submitted to the department. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(b) - Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record | ||
| 2024-11-26 | The center's child tracking procedure failed when the attendance record which was the main tracking system was inaccurate and several children were not signed out or their location was not noted due to gaps in records. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(f) - Child Tracking Procedure | ||
| 2024-11-26 | Based on a report from BCCSA, the program did not comply with the requirements of Wisconsin Statute 49.155(6m)(a) Child Care Provider Record Keeping based on evidence of contradictory records and missing and/or illegible attendance times. Additionally, BCCSA noted non-compliance related to DCF 201.04(5)(b) Provider Overpayments. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(2)(a) - Compliance With Laws | ||
| 2024-10-17 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2024-10-17 | Child 1 and child 2 did not have the Health History form on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)6. — Child Record - Health History | ||
| 2024-10-17 | An unapproved outdoor space, not enclosed, was used for children during their outdoor activities. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(11)(b)7. - Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure | ||
| 2024-10-17 | The center did not provide sufficient outdoor play equipment when the outdoor, enclosed space recently approved for the use of children did not have equipment. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(3)(b)3. — Equipment - Quantity For Outdoors | ||
| 2024-10-17 | A staff member assisted a child with a nosebleed and did not use universal precautions. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(g)5. - Use Of Universal Precautions | ||
| 2024-10-17 | Staff member cleaned blood from the floor and did not wash her hands. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(i)2. - Adult Handwashing | ||
| 2024-10-17 | Child 1 and child 2 did not have the Health History form on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)6. - Child Record - Health History | ||
| 2024-10-17 | The center did not provide sufficient outdoor play equipment when the outdoor, enclosed space recently approved for the use of children did not have equipment. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(3)(b)3. - Equipment - Quantity For Outdoors | ||
| 2024-09-13 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-09-09 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-09-09 | At least 30 days before the continuation review date of the license, an applicant for license renewal shall submit to the department the following materials: 1. A completed license continuation application. 2. The license renewal fee and any forfeiture due and owing. 3. Any changes to center policies. | Violation |
| Description: 251.11(4)(b) — Continuation License - Application Materials Submission | ||
| 2024-08-20 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-08-20 | Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 003 | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. — Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 2024-04-12 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
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