LIGHTHOUSE LEARNING ACADEMY

CARBONDALE, ILDay Care CenterLicensed

3.6based on state inspection data

Capacity120

Est. price$779/mo

Contact information

Address312 S WALL ST, CARBONDALE, IL, 62901

CityCARBONDALE, IL 62901

CountyJACKSON

Phone6185598257

Operating details

Capacity120

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/30/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

High0
Medium-High0
Medium25
Medium-Low0
Low0

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Location

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312 S WALL ST, CARBONDALE, IL, 62901, CARBONDALE, IL 62901

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Questions to ask on a tour

Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.

Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/30/2026

High0
Medium-High0
Medium25
Medium-Low0
Low0

2026

Medium riskStandard 4071906/30/2026
407190A
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 4071106/30/2026
407110
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 4071906/12/2026
407190A
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 4072006/5/2026
407200R
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 4071906/5/2026
407190
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 4071106/5/2026
407110
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 4072005/12/2026
407200R
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 407705/12/2026
40770M
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 4073105/12/2026
407310H
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 4071005/12/2026
407100A1
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 4072005/5/2026
407200R
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 4071905/5/2026
407190A
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 4073105/5/2026
407310H
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 4072704/7/2026
407270A5
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 4073704/7/2026
407370K
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 4072104/3/2026
407210E
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 4071104/3/2026
407110
Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 8.3
Corrected at inspection
Medium riskStandard 4073504/3/2026
407350B1
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 407904/3/2026
40790E3
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 407904/3/2026
40790A2
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 4072402/5/2026
407240
Actions: CRP, COR; Status: In violation
Corrected 3/7/2026
Medium riskStandard 4072502/5/2026
407250
Actions: CRP, COR; Status: In violation
Corrected 3/7/2026
Medium riskStandard 4072602/5/2026
407260
Actions: CRP, COR; Status: In violation
Corrected 3/7/2026
Medium riskStandard 4072702/5/2026
407270
Actions: CRP, COR; Status: In violation
Corrected 3/7/2026
Medium riskStandard 4072802/5/2026
407280
Actions: CRP, COR; Status: In violation
Corrected 3/7/2026

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

25Total Violations

20Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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Review the detailed violations listed above.
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Estimated monthly cost

$779/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

Typical prices in Illinois run about $1,303/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Illinois by age group.

About this daycare

Location: CARBONDALE, JACKSON County
Capacity: 120
Type: Day Care Center

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