Children's Lighthouse Mansfield

Medium-high risk Floors, ceilings and walls must be kept in good repair and clean.

State rule 746.3407(9) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean"

Inspector's note: The walls and celiing in room 7 appeared to have some moisture residue causing damage to the ceilng tiles as well as mildew/fungus on the classrom boards. The room also had a strong smell of mildew.

Corrected Jun 29, 2026, verified by the state Jul 7, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling"

Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient after caregivers were observed yelling at children in care.

Corrected Jun 16, 2026, verified by the state Jun 22, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language"

Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient after a caregiver was observed using profane language directed at a child in care.

Corrected Jun 16, 2026, verified by the state Jun 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling"

Inspector's note: A caregiver was observed pulling a child up by one arm.

Corrected May 15, 2026, verified by the state May 14, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: It was determined that a caregiver exercised poor judgement by lifting a child by one arm when removing the child from the table, resulting in a nurse maid's elbow injury.

Corrected Mar 17, 2026, verified by the state Mar 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Employees and caregivers must complete 24 hours of annual training.

State rule 746.1301(a)(5)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training"

Inspector's note: One caregiver only had 8.25 clock hours of training for the previous training year available for review at the time of inspection.

Corrected Jan 3, 2025, verified by the state Dec 23, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The director must complete annual training on caring for children under 24 months.

State rule 746.1311(d) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months"

Inspector's note: The director will need to complete SIDS, shaken baby, early brain development training.

Corrected Dec 23, 2024, verified by the state Dec 16, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).