GRACE LUTHERAN ECC AND PRESCHOOL

OAK CREEK, WILICENSED GROUPLicensed

2.5based on state inspection data
Capacity100
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM (Jan-Dec)
Est. price$1,290/mo

Contact information

Address3381 E Puetz Rd, Oak Creek, WI, 53154

CityOAK CREEK, WI 53154

Phone414-762-8755

Operating details

Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM (Jan-Dec)

Capacity100

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/14/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High9
  • Medium12
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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Location

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3381 E Puetz Rd, Oak Creek, WI, 53154, OAK CREEK, WI 53154

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  1. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  2. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  3. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  4. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/14/2026

  • High2
  • Medium-High9
  • Medium11
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium risk5/14/2026

    Bathroom Supplies (251.06(10)(f))

    There was no soap available in either dispenser in one bathroom. There was paper towel and toilet paper available during the visit. Rule 251.06(10)(f) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-Low risk4/21/2026

    Monitoring Results Posted (251.04(2)(L)1.a.)

    Most recent monitoring results and correction plan from visit date, March 10, 2026 was not posted. Rule 251.04(2)(L)1.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium risk4/21/2026

    Child Tracking Procedure (251.055(1)(f))

    There was no child tracking procedure being implemented during bathroom breaks. Rule 251.055(1)(f) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  4. Medium risk4/21/2026

    Mixed Age Group Of Children Over Age 2 - Group Size (251.055(2)(e))

    Mixed age group was over the limit of children. The maximum allowed in the room at one time is 16 and there were 17 children present in the room. Rule 251.055(2)(e) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High risk3/10/2026

    Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training (251.05(3)(c))

    Staff A and Staff C did not have current CPR trainings available for review at the time of the monitoring visit. Rule 251.05(3)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  6. Medium risk3/10/2026

    Continuing Education - Documentation Of 12 Month Period (251.05(4)(c)9.)

    Staff A did not have documentation of continuing education for the previous year. Rule 251.05(4)(c)9. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  7. Medium risk3/10/2026

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

    Staff B and Staff C did not have mandated reporter/child abuse neglect training available for review at the time of the monitoring visit. Rule 251.05(3)(cm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  8. Medium-High risk3/10/2026

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

    Staff A did not have the required physical exam on file and has been working at the Center for more than 30 days. Rule 251.05(2)(a)3.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  9. Medium risk3/10/2026

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

    Staff B was missing the second page of the Staff Record. Staff C did not have a Staff Record form for review at the time of the monitoring visit. Rule 251.05(2)(a)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  10. High risk3/10/2026

    Child Record - Emergency Medical Consent (251.04(6)(a)2.)

    Child 2 and Child 3 do not have emergency medical consent on file and available for review at the time of the monitoring visit. Rule 251.04(6)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  11. Medium-High risk3/10/2026

    Child Record - Enrollment Information (251.04(6)(a)1.)

    Child 1, Child 2 and Child 3 had incomplete emergency contact information at the time of the monitoring visit. Rule 251.04(6)(a)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium-Low risk8/26/2025

    Accurate Published Materials (251.04(2)(j))

    The center failed to sure all published statements are accurate. A Youngstar rating of 5 stars is posted next to the door. However, the center is currently rated 3 stars. Rule 251.04(2)(j) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. High risk3/12/2025

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

    The file for Child 2 lacked a complete health history and emergency care plan. Child 2, identified as having a food allergy, lacked information regarding the allergy, including steps a child care worker should follow, when to call a parent regarding symptoms, and when the condition required emergency medical care. Rule 251.04(6)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium risk3/12/2025

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

    A childs hands were not washed after diapering. Rule 251.07(6)(i)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High risk3/12/2025

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

    A medication authorization form observed on the premise, does not have a begin and end date for the medication. Rule 251.07(6)(f)1.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  5. Medium risk3/12/2025

    Isolation Area (251.07(6)(b))

    An ill child observed in the Bears classroom was not in an area separated from other children. Rule 251.07(6)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  6. Medium risk3/12/2025

    Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document (251.05(4)(a))

    Staff C does not have documentation of a written orientation (staff orientation checklist) on file. Rule 251.05(4)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  7. Medium risk3/12/2025

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

    Documentation of child abuse and neglect training in laws, reporting procedures, and identification, is not on file for Staff A and Staff B. Rule 251.05(3)(cm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  8. Medium-High risk3/12/2025

    Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training (251.05(3)(c))

    Staff A and Staff B do not have documentation of a completed CPR certificate within 3 months after beginning to work with children. Staff A started working in October 2024 and Staff B started working in September 2024. Rule 251.05(3)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  9. Medium-High risk3/12/2025

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

    Staff are not consistently documenting hours worked, and in which classroom, when used to meet staff-to-child ratio. Rule 251.05(2)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  10. Medium-High risk3/12/2025

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

    Staff A and B do not have the required physical exam on file and have been working at the center for more than 30 days. Rule 251.05(2)(a)3.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  11. Medium-High risk3/12/2025

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

    Staff A, B, and C do not have all the required personal information on file, such as emergency contact information. Rule 251.05(2)(a)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium risk10/21/2024

    Group Size - Maximum (251.055(2)(a))

    Maximum group size of 8 was exceeded on 10/21/24 when combined rooms (Koala 2 [infants] and Panda 2 [infants]) had 9 children, under the age of 2, in the Koalas 2 room. Rule 251.055(2)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk10/21/2024

    Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum (251.055(2)(b))

    On 10/21/24, when the Koala 2 room (infants) and Panda 2 room (infants) were combined in the Koala 2 room, there were 9 children, under the age of 2, in care with 2 staff. Licensing Specialist arrived in the room around 7:30am and remained for approximately 4 minutes. During an interview with staff, staff reported arriving in the Koala room at 7:38am. Rule 251.055(2)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

25Total Violations
11Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,290/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

Typical prices in Wisconsin run about $1,231/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in Wisconsin by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: OAK CREEK
  • Capacity: 100
  • Type: LICENSED GROUP

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