Frandsen, Maraly dba Lighthouse Montessori Academy, LLC.
PROVO, UT 84604Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects Utah's licensing baseline. Utah caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:15. Lead-teacher education isn't regulated. Teachers must complete 20 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Child Care Quality System Foundation of Quality (1 out of Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:5 10
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Not Regulated
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (4) and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 7, 20253 Findings3 Important
- The Licensee Was Out of Compliance with R430-90-13(4) by Having Choking Hazards Accessible to Children Younger Than 3…R430-90-13(4)
The Licensee was out of compliance with R430-90-13(4) by having choking hazards accessible to children younger than 3 years of age. In the playroom, there were small manipulatives that fit into the choke tube and water beads. This was a repeat rule noncompliance as noted on 08/11/2022 and 07/22/202
- The Licensee Was Out of Compliance with R430-90-13(7) by Having Empty Plastic Bags Accessible to Children Younger Than…R430-90-13(7)
The Licensee was out of compliance with R430-90-13(7) by having empty plastic bags accessible to children younger than five years old. Underneath the bathroom sink, there was a garbage bag.
- The Licensee Was Out of Compliance with R430-90-14(4) by Not Conducting Required DrillsR430-90-14(4)
The Licensee was out of compliance with R430-90-14(4) by not conducting required drills. At the time of the inspection, the last documented fire drill was conducted in October 2024. This was a repeat rule noncompliance as noted on 02/23/2023. .
Jul 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Provider Was Out of Compliance with This Rule by Having Electrical Outlets Without Protective Caps or Safety…R430-90-13(11)(a)-(b)
The provider was out of compliance with this rule by having electrical outlets without protective caps or safety devices when not in use. In the school room, there was one outlet without a protective cap. This was a repeat rule noncompliance.
Jan 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Provider Was Out of Compliance with This Rule by Having Strangulation Hazards on or Within the Use Zone Of…R430-90-19(13)
The provider was out of compliance with this rule by having strangulation hazards on or within the use zone of stationary play equipment. In the outdoor play area, there were bolts extending beyond two threads throughout the dome climber. This was a repeat rule noncompliance.
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