GRACEFUL SMILES
MILWAUKEE, WI·REGULAR CERTIFIEDLicensed
Contact information
Address4544 N 45th St, Milwaukee, WI, 53218-5248
Phone411-841-3653
Operating details
Hours06:00 AM-10:00 PM (Jan-Dec)
Capacity6
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/25/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High3
- Medium5
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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4544 N 45th St, Milwaukee, WI, 53218-5248, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-5248
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/25/2025
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- Medium-High3
- Medium5
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium risk4/25/2025
No Certified Family Operator May Have More Than 6 Children In Care, Including Children Related To The Operator, Except That If 3 Of The Children Are Under The Age Of 2, The Total Number Of Children May Not Exceed 5. (202.08(6)(b)1.)
10 children were present at the start of the visit. Rule 202.08(6)(b)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk4/25/2025
For Each Child Under 2 Years Of Age, A Report Of A Physical Examination Conducted Not More Than 6 Months Prior To Nor Later Than 3 Months After The Child Is Admitted, And A Follow-Up Health Examination At Least Once Every 6 Months Thereafter. (202.08(4)(a
There is not health report on file for children #8-#10 on page one of the child care checklist and the report is outdated for child #1 on page two. Rule 202.08(4)(a)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk4/25/2025
For A Child 2 Years Of Age Or Older, A Report Of A Physical Examination Conducted Not More Than 2 Years Prior To Nor Later Than 3 Months After The Child Is Admitted, And A Follow-Up Health Examination At Least Once Every 2 Years Thereafter (202.08(4)(a)2.
There is no health report on file for child #10 on the child record checklist. Rule 202.08(4)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk4/25/2025
The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Communication With A Child's Parent Or Ensure That A Substitute Child Care Provider Is In Ongoing Communication With A Child's Parent By Developing A Written Contract That Specifies The Charge For Chil
There was no contract on file for children #1-#3. Rule 202.08(12)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk4/25/2025
The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Communication With A Child's Parent Or Ensure That A Substitute Child Care Provider Is In Ongoing Communication With A Child's Parent By Making A Copy Of The Applicable Certification Standards Availabl
There was no documentation on file that the family of children #1-#3 had been notified regarding certification standards. Rule 202.08(12)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk4/25/2025
Prior To A Child's First Day Of Attendance For Any Child In Care, Obtaining Information On A Form Prescribed By The Department With Enrollment And Health History Information, Including All Of The Following: 1. The Parents' Home And Work Phone Numbers. 2.
There was no Enrollment form on file for children #1-#3. Rule 202.08(12)(f)1-4 (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk4/25/2025
The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Communication With A Child's Parent Or Ensure That A Substitute Child Care Provider Is In Ongoing Communication With A Child's Parent By Informing The Parent In Writing Whether The Premises And Child C
There was no documentation on file that the family of children #1-#3 had been notified regarding liability insurance coverage. Rule 202.08(12)(i) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk4/25/2025
The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Keep Current And Accurate Written Records Of The Daily Hours Of Attendance Of Each Child In Care, Including The Actual Arrival And Departure Time Times For Each Child. If Children Are Transported To Or From The Prem
The children were not signed into care. Rule 202.08(5)(i) (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)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,606/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: MILWAUKEE
- Capacity: 6
- Type: REGULAR CERTIFIED
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