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Lighthouse Kids West

6402 Schroeder Rd, Madison WI 53711-2424 · License #0000582650-001 · Licensed Group

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Capacity 102 childrenAges 1 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Apr 10, 2026
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Gaspar, Perla
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6402 Schroeder Rd, Madison WI 53711-2424 · Directions

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  • Accepts Wisconsin Shares
  • Licensed for 102 children
40
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Wisconsin DCF
10
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
4.0
Wisconsin average
2.3

Inspection history & violations

Source: Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, Bureau of Early Care Regulation
Apr 10, 2026 — Licensing
7 violations cited · view state record
7 violations
  • Violation

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

    The child care license was not posted visible to the public near the entrance or in some other conspicuous area of the center.

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  • Violation

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

    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.

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  • Violation

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

    A gallon of paint was stored under children's sink accessible to children at the bathroom used by 4k children.

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  • Violation

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

    There was a prescribed medication for an infant stored at the center without a written parent's authorization form.

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  • Violation

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

    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.

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  • Violation

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

    Staff member did not change her gloves and washed her hands after cleaning a child's runny nose.

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  • Violation

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

    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.

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Sep 23, 2025 — Licensing
6 violations cited · view state record
6 violations
  • Violation

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

    Outdoor equipment was not in a good condition when children's car was broke.

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  • Violation

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

    The infants room's refrigerator was missing a thermometer.

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  • Violation

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

    The center was missing documentation of having conducted fire and tornado evacuation drills with children for the month of April to August 2025.

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  • Violation

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

    Infants hands were not wipe or washed with soap and water after their diapers were changed.

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  • Violation

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

    Staff member did not wash her hands with soap and water after changing children's diapers.

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  • Violation

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

    The directions of apply lotions, powders or salves to a child during diapering were not posted in the diaper changing area.

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Jul 17, 2025 — Licensing
7 violations cited · view state record
7 violations
  • Violation

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

    School Age children 1 and 2 did not have health history documentation on file.

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  • Violation

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

    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.

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  • Violation

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

    School Age Staff files were unavailable for licensing review.

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  • Violation

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

    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.

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  • Violation

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

    School age staff days and worked hours record was inaccurate when some staff did not sign-in, in multiple rooms.

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  • Violation

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

    Children's mats were not placed at least 2 feet from the nearest sleeping child.

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  • Violation

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

    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.

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Jan 9, 2025 — Licensing
9 violations cited · view state record
9 violations
  • Violation

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

    Staff G file was not available to be review.

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  • Violation

    251.05(2)(a)1. · Staff Record - Personal Information

    Staff A to G were missing documentation of personal information, previous work experience and emergency contact information.

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  • Violation

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

    Staff G did not have documentation of a completed child care background check that indicates the person is eligible to work in a child care program as specified in s. 48.686, Stats., and ch DCF 13.

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  • Violation

    251.05(2)(a)3.a. · Staff Record - Physical Examination

    Staff A to G did not have a physical examination report within the 30 days of being hired that indicated the person was free of illness and able to work with children.

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  • Violation

    251.05(2)(a)4.b. · Staff Record - Registry Certificate - School Age Programs

    Staff C, who is a lead teacher for the afterschool program, did not have a certificate from the Registry on file.

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  • Violation

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

    Staff C, who is a lead teacher for the afterschool program, did not have documentation of the educational qualifications on file.

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  • Violation

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

    Staff A to G were missing documentation of having received and completed an orientation.

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  • Violation

    251.05(3)(c) · Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training

    Staff B,C,D did not have a current certificate of completion for infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator use.

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  • Violation

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

    Staff A to G, except D were missing documentation of having completed a child abuse and neglect training

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Nov 26, 2024 — Licensing
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Violation

    251.04(1)(c) · Hours, Days, Months Of Operation

    According to the attendance records from March 2022 to August 2022, the center provided care after the hours of operation on multiple occasions. Children were signed out from 5:33pm to 6:00pm.

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  • Violation

    251.04(2)(a) · Compliance With Laws

    Based on a report from BCCSA, the program did not comply with the requirements of Wisconsin Statute 49.155(6m)(a) Child Care Provider Record Keeping based on evidence of contradictory records and missing and/or illegible attendance times. Additionally, BCCSA noted non-compliance related to DCF 201.04(5)(b) Provider Overpayments.

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  • Violation

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

    Attendance records from March 2022 to August 2022 did not have the actual departure for multiple children in care. According to the provider statement, if parents did not sign out a child at pick up time, ProCare electronic application would automatically signed out the child at 6:00pm. Additionally, there were missing attendance records that were not submitted to the department.

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  • Violation

    251.055(1)(f) · Child Tracking Procedure

    The center's child tracking procedure failed when the attendance record which was the main tracking system was inaccurate and several children were not signed out or their location was not noted due to gaps in records.

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Oct 17, 2024 — Licensing
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • Violation

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

    Child 1 and child 2 did not have the Health History form on file.

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  • Violation

    251.06(11)(b)7. · Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure

    An unapproved outdoor space, not enclosed, was used for children during their outdoor activities.

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  • Violation

    251.07(3)(b)3. · Equipment - Quantity For Outdoors

    The center did not provide sufficient outdoor play equipment when the outdoor, enclosed space recently approved for the use of children did not have equipment.

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  • Violation

    251.07(6)(g)5. · Use Of Universal Precautions

    A staff member assisted a child with a nosebleed and did not use universal precautions.

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  • Violation

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

    Staff member cleaned blood from the floor and did not wash her hands.

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Sep 13, 2024 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 9, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    251.11(4)(b) · Continuation License - Application Materials Submission

    At least 30 days before the continuation review date of the license, an applicant for license renewal shall submit to the department the following materials: 1. A completed license continuation application. 2. The license renewal fee and any forfeiture due and owing. 3. Any changes to center policies.

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Aug 20, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

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

    Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 003

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Apr 12, 2024 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Apr 10, 2026 inspection noted: “The child care license was not posted visible to the public near the entrance or in some other conspicuous area of the center.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Sep 23, 2025 inspection noted: “Outdoor equipment was not in a good condition when children's car was broke.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Jul 17, 2025 inspection noted: “School Age children 1 and 2 did not have health history documentation on file.” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, Bureau of Early Care Regulation · Source records · Report an error