LIGHTHOUSE KIDS WEST

MADISON, WILICENSED GROUPLicensed

3.2based on state inspection data
Capacity102
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM (Jan-Dec)
Est. price$1,412/mo

Contact information

Address6402 Schroeder Rd, Madison, WI, 53711-2424

CityMADISON, WI 53711-2424

Phone608-441-9408

Operating details

Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM (Jan-Dec)

Capacity102

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/10/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium15
  • Medium-Low4
  • Low0

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Location

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6402 Schroeder Rd, Madison, WI, 53711-2424, MADISON, WI 53711-2424

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  2. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  3. This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
  4. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/10/2026

  • High0
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium15
  • Medium-Low4
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium risk4/10/2026

    Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record (251.04(6)(b))

    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. Rule 251.04(6)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium risk4/10/2026

    Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children (251.06(2)(d))

    A gallon of paint was stored under children's sink accessible to children at the bathroom used by 4k children. Rule 251.06(2)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk4/10/2026

    Medication Administration - Parent Authorization (251.07(6)(f)1.a.)

    There was a prescribed medication for an infant stored at the center without a written parent's authorization form. Rule 251.07(6)(f)1.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High risk4/10/2026

    Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling (251.07(6)(f)1.b.)

    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. Rule 251.07(6)(f)1.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  5. Medium risk4/10/2026

    Adult Handwashing (251.07(6)(i)2.)

    Staff member did not change her gloves and washed her hands after cleaning a child's runny nose. Rule 251.07(6)(i)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  6. Medium risk4/10/2026

    Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection (251.09(4)(a)3.)

    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. Rule 251.09(4)(a)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-Low risk4/10/2026

    License Posted & Visible (251.04(2)(k))

    The child care license was not posted visible to the public near the entrance or in some other conspicuous area of the center. Rule 251.04(2)(k) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium-Low risk9/23/2025

    Infant & Toddler - Diapering Lotions, Powders, Salves (251.09(4)(a)10.)

    The directions of apply lotions, powders or salves to a child during diapering were not posted in the diaper changing area. Rule 251.09(4)(a)10. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium risk9/23/2025

    Adult Handwashing (251.07(6)(i)2.)

    Staff member did not wash her hands with soap and water after changing children's diapers. Rule 251.07(6)(i)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium risk9/23/2025

    Washing Child's Hands & Face (251.07(6)(i)1.)

    Infants hands were not wipe or washed with soap and water after their diapers were changed. Rule 251.07(6)(i)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High risk9/23/2025

    Emergencies - Practice Written Plans (251.06(3)(b)2.)

    The center was missing documentation of having conducted fire and tornado evacuation drills with children for the month of April to August 2025. Rule 251.06(3)(b)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-Low risk9/23/2025

    Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers (251.06(9)(d)1.c.)

    The infants room's refrigerator was missing a thermometer. Rule 251.06(9)(d)1.c. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  6. Medium risk9/23/2025

    Outdoor Play Equipment - Construction, Condition (251.06(11)(bm)3.)

    Outdoor equipment was not in a good condition when children's car was broke. Rule 251.06(11)(bm)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-Low risk7/17/2025

    Child Record - Health History (251.04(6)(a)6.)

    School Age children 1 and 2 did not have health history documentation on file. Rule 251.04(6)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  8. Medium risk7/17/2025

    Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record (251.04(6)(b))

    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. Rule 251.04(6)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  9. Medium risk7/17/2025

    Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability (251.05(2)(a))

    School Age Staff files were unavailable for licensing review. Rule 251.05(2)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  10. Medium-High risk7/17/2025

    Staff Record - Completed Background Check (251.05(2)(a)2.)

    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. Rule 251.05(2)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  11. Medium risk7/17/2025

    Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked (251.05(2)(a)6.)

    School age staff days and worked hours record was inaccurate when some staff did not sign-in, in multiple rooms. Rule 251.05(2)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  12. Medium risk7/17/2025

    Naps Or Rest Periods - Sleeping Surfaces - Children 1 And Older (251.07(4)(cm))

    Children's mats were not placed at least 2 feet from the nearest sleeping child. Rule 251.07(4)(cm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  13. Medium-High risk7/17/2025

    Medication Administration - As Labeled & Authorized (251.07(6)(f)5.)

    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. Rule 251.07(6)(f)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  14. Medium risk1/9/2025

    Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability (251.05(2)(a))

    Staff G file was not available to be review. Rule 251.05(2)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  15. Medium risk1/9/2025

    Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training (251.05(3)(cm))

    Staff A to G, except D were missing documentation of having completed a child abuse and neglect training Rule 251.05(3)(cm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  16. Medium-High risk1/9/2025

    Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training (251.05(3)(c))

    Staff B,C,D did not have a current certificate of completion for infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator use. Rule 251.05(3)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  17. Medium risk1/9/2025

    Staff Record - Orientation (251.05(2)(a)8.)

    Staff A to G were missing documentation of having received and completed an orientation. Rule 251.05(2)(a)8. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  18. Medium risk1/9/2025

    Staff Record - Educational Qualifications (251.05(2)(a)4.d.)

    Staff C, who is a lead teacher for the afterschool program, did not have documentation of the educational qualifications on file. Rule 251.05(2)(a)4.d. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

25Total Violations
7Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,412/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 Wisconsin run about $1,231/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in Wisconsin by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: MADISON
  • Capacity: 102
  • Type: LICENSED GROUP

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