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Warsaw, IN 46580 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Lighthouse Childcare is a child care center in Warsaw, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Cost
Lighthouse Childcare has not listed its tuition.
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 20, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“At time of visit, one (1) staff member working with children had not completed Safe Sleep training. Staff member who was not present also had not completed Safe Sleep training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026
IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough
“Two (2) out of nine (9) child files were missing current immunization records,”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers
“Previously opened snack items were not labeled with date opened.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2026
IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
“One (1) staff member working with children had expired fingerprints. One (1) staff member not present had expired fingerprints.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026
470 IAC 3-18-7(c) The provider shall ensure that at least one (1) individual is present at all times who maintains annual certification in CPR for all age groups of children receiving care. The CPR certification must meet Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) standards
“Unable to observe CPR for either of the present caregivers”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2024
470 IAC 3-18-7(a) The provider, employee, and volunteer caregivers shall maintain current certification in first aid procedures, provided by a certified trainer or licensed health professional
“Unable to observe First Aid training for present caregivers”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions
“Unable to observe universal precaution training for present caregivers.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use
“Caregiver not wearing apron and hair restraint while participating in food service”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough
“Unable to observe immunization record for 3/9 child files checked. 1/9 files missing updated immunization record.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers
“Open snacks not stored correctly”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2025
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FAQ
Yes. Lighthouse Childcare is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on April 20, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 10 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (574) 267-7821 to ask.
(574) 267-7821.
125 West Fawley Street, Warsaw, IN 46580. The nearest other daycare we list is Kosciusko County Head Start, 0.7 miles away.