Lighthouse Kids West
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.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 5 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 5 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 102
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). Of 8 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 12, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
An item marked keep out of the reach of children was accessible when a shampoo was stored in an unlocked cabinet.
- Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises251.07(6)(f)6.
A medication not intended for use by children, was stored at the center, without a valid authorization for its administr
- Adult Handwashing251.07(6)(i)2.
A staff did not wash her hand after cleaning a child's runny nose.
- Infant & Toddler - Soft Materials In Cribs251.09(1)(L)
An infant was observed sleeping in a crib on a boppy pillow, covered with a blanket and wearing a pacifier strap.
- Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection251.09(4)(a)3.
The diapering changing pad at the infants room was covered with a sheet and paper towel making it difficult to disinfec
Nov 20, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Nov 4, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Staff A did not have documentation of a completed child care background check that indicates the person is eligible to w
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection251.06(2)(b)
An electric outlet, accessible to children, was not protected by screens or guards.