The Lighthouse School

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: Based on the information gathered the driver did not demonstrate good judgement when they accelerated to miss a car. A warning was given by the police.

Corrected Oct 22, 2026, verified by the state Nov 2, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The building, grounds and equipment must be kept in good repair and clean.

State rule 746.3407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment"

Inspector's note: There is chipped paint, water stained ceiling tile, broken piece of wood that could cut a child, a broken drain on the playground that could cut a child due to the sharp edged.

Corrected Jun 12, 2026, verified by the state Jun 22, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Diaper-changing surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean.

State rule 746.3503(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface"

Inspector's note: A changing mat has a hole in it. Foam was exposed in which a child could choke on it. This was corrected during the inspection when the mat was replaced.

Corrected while the inspector was there. 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: Per video a child's shoes were tied so tightly by staff that medical attention had to be sought.

Corrected May 18, 2026, verified by the state May 27, 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: Per video a child was grabbed by staff.

Corrected May 18, 2026, verified by the state May 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The director and employees must complete 2 hours of transportation-safety training every year.

State rule 746.1316(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually"

Inspector's note: All 4 drivers have expired transportation training. The last training was completed in 2024.

Corrected Oct 22, 2025, verified by the state Oct 21, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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: In Preschool II classroom there is chipped paint within reach of children.

Corrected Oct 24, 2025, verified by the state Oct 21, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The first-aid kit must include a guide to first aid and emergency care.

State rule 746.4003(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency care"

Inspector's note: Two vans were missing guide to first aide. This was corrected during the inspection when the guides were placed in the vans

Corrected while the inspector was there.

High risk Bottles must never be propped for an infant.

State rule 746.2419(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles"

Inspector's note: Based on the information provided bottles were being propped up.

Corrected Oct 3, 2025, verified by the state Oct 17, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Screen time must not be used for children under two.

State rule 746.2207(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two"

Inspector's note: Based on interviews conducted children under the age of two are watching videos.

Corrected Oct 3, 2025, verified by the state Oct 17, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Infants must be held for feeding through 6 months.

State rule 746.2419(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months"

Inspector's note: A four month old was laying on a bobby pillow being fed by staff and not being held.

Corrected Jul 17, 2025, verified by the state Jul 23, 2025. 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 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual"

Inspector's note: Based on the information gathered a teacher would make children cry and forced them sit down. The teacher is no longer at the center.

Corrected Jul 24, 2025, verified by the state Aug 5, 2025. 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: Based on interviews several witnesses saw a teacher yell at children.

Corrected Jul 24, 2025, verified by the state Aug 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The operation must report to the state any situation that places children at risk.

State rule 746.305(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Situation Placing Children at Risk"

Inspector's note: Based on the information gathered the provider did not report to Child Care Regulation the mistreatment of children in their care.

Corrected Jul 24, 2025, verified by the state Aug 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The building, grounds and equipment must be kept in good repair and clean.

State rule 746.3407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment"

Inspector's note: All the playgrounds have overgrown grass and weeds.

Corrected Jun 24, 2025, verified by the state Jun 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Incident and illness report forms must be filled in and shared with the parent.

State rule 746.707 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent"

Inspector's note: Based on the information provided the incident report was not shared with the parent when their child chipped their tooth while in care.

Corrected Jan 17, 2025, verified by the state Jan 14, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).