Light House Childcare
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 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.3 / 5
- 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.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 2 Star. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Wisconsin's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Wisconsin caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:4, and preschool ratios at 1:13. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 15 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- YoungStar 2 Star (Max 5) 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, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 6
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 6 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (3), Children's Records & Files (3), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 27 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
May 4, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Each Certified Operator And Each Provider Shall Comply With202.08(1)(b)3.d.
Provider has not submitted an updated CPR certificate.
Apr 21, 20261 Finding1 Important
- A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Permit A Child Care C202.08(1m)(a)9.
Staff has made two failed attempts to gain entry into the providers home on 04/07/26 & 04/21/26.
Dec 19, 202513 Findings13 Important
- A Safe Crib Or Playpen With A Tight-Fitting Mattress With A202.08(11)(d)
sheet is not fitted, and matt is worn down and needs to be replaced
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Commun202.08(12)(c)
children 3 - 5 no signed contract
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Commun202.08(12)(g)
missing for child 3
- The Indoor And Outdoor Areas Of The Home Shall Be Free Of Ha202.08(2)(c)
weights on the floor
- The Premises Shall Have No Flaking, Chipping, Peeling, Or De202.08(2)(L)
chipping paint on wall
- Health Form: A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Have A Cu202.08(4)(a)
missing health report for child 3
- For Each Child Under 2 Years Of Age, A Report Of A Physical202.08(4)(a)1.
missing health report for child 3
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Have On File For Eac202.08(4)(e)
missing for child 3 and 4
- An Operator Shall Have A Written Plan For Taking Appropriate202.08(4m)(a)1.
missing written plan
- An Operator's Emergency Plan Shall Include Procedures For Al202.08(4m)(a)1.a-c
B. Communication And Reunification With Families.
- The Emergency Plan Under Subd. 1. Shall Be Reviewed Periodi202.08(4m)(a)2.
missing written plan
- An Operator Shall Have A Written Plan To Prevent And Respond202.08(4m)(b)
missing written plan
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Keep Current And Ac202.08(5)(i)
provider is rounding arrival and departure times on attendance
Aug 6, 202510 Findings10 Important
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Commun202.08(12)(g)
Intake for Child Under 2 Years form missing for child 2.
- A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Maintain A Current Wr202.08(1m)(a)8.
Provider missing children files for children 3-7.
- The Indoor And Outdoor Areas Of The Home Shall Be Free Of Ha202.08(2)(c)
Kitchen knife on counter.
- Outdoor Play Areas Shall Be Well-Drained And Be Free Of Haza202.08(2)(e)
Provider's backyard determined to be unsafe for children as there was a dead rodent, chipping paint on deck and railings
- Areas, Surfaces, Equipment, Utensils, And Appliances Used Fo202.08(2)(j)
Kitchen counters were cluttered.
- The Premises Shall Have No Flaking, Chipping, Peeling, Or De202.08(2)(L)
Chipping paint in playroom.
- Indoor And Outdoor Areas Accessible To Children Shall Be Fre202.08(2)(m)4.
Dead rodent in the backyard at the end of the steps.
- An Operator Shall Have A Written Plan For Taking Appropriate202.08(4m)(a)1.
Written & picture emergency plans not posted in an accessible place to children, provider, or parents.
- The Home Shall Have A List Of Emergency Numbers Posted In A202.08(4m)(d)2.
Emergency numbers not posted in an accessible location.
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Keep Current And Ac202.08(5)(i)
Missing attendance records from 06/23/25 - 06/29/25
Jul 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Permit A Child Care C202.08(1m)(a)9.
Three attempts were made by the certifiers to conduct unannounced visits, but access was not granted.
Apr 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Permit A Child Care C202.08(1m)(a)9.
Two attempts were made by the certifiers to conduct unannounced visits, but access was not granted.