ST LUKE'S CHILD LIFE MINISTRIES

WAUKESHA, WILICENSED GROUPLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity100
Hours06:30 AM-05:30 PM (Jan-Dec)
Est. price$1,290/mo

Contact information

Address300 Carroll St, Waukesha, WI, 53186

CityWAUKESHA, 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

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  1. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  2. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  4. 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

  1. 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
  2. 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

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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

  1. 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.

7Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • 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.

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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: WAUKESHA
  • Capacity: 100
  • Type: LICENSED GROUP

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