GRANDMA'S HOUSE DAY CARE CTR WATERT
WAUWATOSA, WI·LICENSED GROUPLicensed
Contact information
Address11401 Watertown Plank Rd, Wauwatosa, WI, 53226
Phone414-475-9381
Operating details
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM (Jan-Dec)
Capacity150
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/16/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High8
- Medium14
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
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Location
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11401 Watertown Plank Rd, Wauwatosa, WI, 53226, WAUWATOSA, WI 53226
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- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
- 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
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/16/2026
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- Medium-High8
- Medium14
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
2026
- Medium risk6/16/2026
Group Size - Maximum (251.055(2)(a))
The group size in Room 003 was incorrect with nine children under the age of two in the classroom. Rule 251.055(2)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk6/16/2026
Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum (251.055(2)(b))
The ratio in Room 004 was inaccurate, as there were 8 children under the age of two with one teacher. Rule 251.055(2)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk6/16/2026
Medication Administration - Parent Authorization (251.07(6)(f)1.a.)
Two bottles of Tylenol in the medication container had expired authorization forms. Rule 251.07(6)(f)1.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk6/16/2026
Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home (251.09(3)(a)2.)
There were unlabeled bottles in Rooms 004 and 003 that did not have the child's name and date. Rule 251.09(3)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk6/16/2026
Child Tracking Procedure (251.055(1)(f))
The child tracking procedure was not adhered to when a 3-year-old was not signed out of the classroom tracking system. Rule 251.055(1)(f) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-Low risk11/11/2025
Medical Log Book (251.07(6)(dm)1.)
The medical log book in room 007 does not have all the pages numbered. It is numbered to page 41. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk11/11/2025
Medication Administration - As Labeled & Authorized (251.07(6)(f)5.)
A bottle of Tylenol on premise with a current medication authorization form is expired. Rule 251.07(6)(f)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk11/11/2025
Medication Administration - Parent Authorization (251.07(6)(f)1.a.)
A medication authorization form for Hydrocortisone cream dose not have an end date. Rule 251.07(6)(f)1.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk11/11/2025
Medical Log - Injury In Care (251.07(6)(dm)3.b.)
Several entires in the medical log book were not entered the day of the incident. Several dates of injuries are out of order in the medical log book. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)3.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk11/11/2025
Indoor Equipment - Intended Use (251.07(3)(a)5.)
An infant was observed sitting in a Bumbo seat and was not strapped in. Manufacture guidelines state straps should be used when children are in them. Rule 251.07(3)(a)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk11/11/2025
Potential Source Of Harm On Premises (251.06(2)(a))
There are decorative Halloween lights hanging low on the wall in the infant room, making them accessible to children. The lights are loose and pose a strangulation hazard. Rule 251.06(2)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk11/11/2025
Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications (251.05(3)(g)2.)
Staff A and Staff B who have been employed for more than 6 months do not have documentation of required training to make they qualified as an assistant teacher. Rule 251.05(3)(g)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk11/11/2025
Report - Damage To Premises (251.04(3)(b))
Center did not report damage to the premises due to flooding during historic rainfall. Flooring needed to be replaced and no school age children were in attendance for 2-3 days. Rule 251.04(3)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk1/16/2025
Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection (251.09(4)(a)3.)
A childcare worker was observed changing three children's diapers on her lap. Children need to be diapered on a surface easily cleanable with soap and water and a disinfectant solution after each use. Rule 251.09(4)(a)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk1/16/2025
Infant & Toddler - Cleaning Child's Diaper Area (251.09(4)(a)11.)
A childcare worker who diapered three children failed to wash the child's diaper area before each diapering. Rule 251.09(4)(a)11. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk1/16/2025
Infant & Toddler - Care During Feeding (251.09(3)(a)11.)
Two infants observed in bucket seats were not strapped in. Rule 251.09(3)(a)11. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk1/16/2025
Adult Handwashing (251.07(6)(i)2.)
A teacher did not wash her hands between diapering three separate children. Rule 251.07(6)(i)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk1/16/2025
Washing Child's Hands & Face (251.07(6)(i)1.)
Several children's 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 - Medium-High risk1/16/2025
Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling (251.07(6)(f)1.b.)
Several medications (halls cough drops, childrens cold and flu, Pepto Bismal) on location at the center are not labeled with a childs name. Rule 251.07(6)(f)1.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk1/16/2025
Medication Administration - Parent Authorization (251.07(6)(f)1.a.)
A child who has an Epi-Pen for a tree nut allergy does not have a medication authorization form on file. Several over the counter medications (halls cough drops, children's cold and flu, Pepto Bismal) are on location at the center and there is no medication authorization on file at the center. There are several over the counter facial lotions, soaps and petroleum jelly used to treat dry skin that do not have a medication authorization on file. Rule 251.07(6)(f)1.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk1/16/2025
Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children (251.06(2)(d))
There is a bleach/water spray bottle along with a bottle of CeraVe lotion and Dove antibacterial soap accessible to children in the 2.5 to 3 year old room. All of these item's state keep out of reach of children Rule 251.06(2)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk1/16/2025
Potential Source Of Harm On Premises (251.06(2)(a))
There is a loose green extension cord on the floor in the 4K classroom. Loose cords are a possible strangulation hazard. Rule 251.06(2)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk1/16/2025
Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document (251.05(4)(a))
Staff B who has been employed since September 2024 does not have documentation of an orientation in her file. Rule 251.05(4)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk1/16/2025
Meal Prep Personnel - Training (251.05(3)(gr)3.a.)
Staff B does not have documentation of a four hour training in kitchen sanitation, food handling, and nutrition prior to beginning work. Rule 251.05(3)(gr)3.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk1/16/2025
Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications (251.05(3)(g)2.)
Staff D (employed since 2023) and Staff E (employed since 2020) do not have documentation of training to make them qualified as an assistant childcare worker. This training was required after 6months of hire. Rule 251.05(3)(g)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(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: WAUWATOSA
- Capacity: 150
- Type: LICENSED GROUP
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