ST LUKE'S CHILD LIFE MINISTRIES
WAUKESHA, WI·LICENSED GROUPLicensed
Contact information
Address300 Carroll St, Waukesha, WI, 53186
Phone262-522-6738
Operating details
Hours06:30 AM-05:30 PM (Jan-Dec)
Capacity100
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 1/6/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High2
- Medium4
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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300 Carroll St, Waukesha, WI, 53186, WAUKESHA, WI 53186
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/6/2026
- High0
- Medium-High2
- Medium4
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium-Low risk1/6/2026
Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records (251.07(6)(dm)4.)
The center failed to review records of injuries with staff every 6 months to ensure that all possible preventative measures were taken when documentation of the center's last review of the medical log books was 11/18/24 and 6/18/25. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk1/6/2026
Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development (251.09(1)(c))
The center failed to document changes in children's development and routines every three months in the the Tiny Turtle classroom. Rule 251.09(1)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High risk6/2/2025
Child Record - Enrollment Information (251.04(6)(a)1.)
Documentation of completed authorized person and emergency contact information was not observed for several children. Rule 251.04(6)(a)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk6/2/2025
Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked (251.05(2)(a)6.)
Center did not document days and hours worked and in which classroom when 3 teachers were signed into Busy Bees classroom, though 2 were present and one staff pre-signed out of a classroom but was working in ratio Rule 251.05(2)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk6/2/2025
Child Tracking Procedure (251.055(1)(f))
Center failed to adhere to their child tracking procedure when 15 children were present in Caterpillars/Dragonfly's classroom but 13 were signed in on the tracking sheet. Rule 251.055(1)(f) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk6/2/2025
Adult Handwashing (251.07(6)(i)2.)
A staff person failed to wash their hands after diapering a child in the Doodles classroom. Rule 251.07(6)(i)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
2024
- Medium risk11/8/2024
Electrical Outlet Limit (251.06(4)(f))
A refrigerator, microwave and a portable sink were plugged into one wall outlet in the Firefly room. A surge protector is being used in the Dragonflies with a fridg and microwave Rule 251.06(4)(f) (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.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.
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: WAUKESHA
- Capacity: 100
- Type: LICENSED GROUP
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