GRATEFUL HEARTS CHILDCARE AND PRESCHOOL

MADISON, WILICENSED GROUPLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data

Capacity47

Hours06:30 AM-05:30 PM (Jan-Dec)

Est. price$1,434/mo

Contact information

Address3102 Prairie Rd, Madison, WI, 53719-1578

CityMADISON, WI 53719-1578

Phone608-274-1675

Operating details

Hours06:30 AM-05:30 PM (Jan-Dec)

Capacity47

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 11/11/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

High1
Medium-High0
Medium3
Medium-Low1
Low0

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Location

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3102 Prairie Rd, Madison, WI, 53719-1578, MADISON, WI 53719-1578

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Questions to ask on a tour

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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
Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 11/11/2025

High1
Medium-High0
Medium3
Medium-Low1
Low0

2025

Medium risk11/11/2025
Food Storage - Dry Food (251.06(9)(d)2.a.)
Dry foods, such as flour, sugar, cereal and beans were not being stored in bags with zip-type closures or metal, glass or food grade plastic containers with tight-fitting covers. Rule 251.06(9)(d)2.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
Medium risk9/15/2025
Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces (251.06(11)(b)5.)
The largest outdoor climbing structure, which is greater than 4 feet in height, did not have at least 9 inches of energy-absorbing material underneath and in fall zones. Rule 251.06(11)(b)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
Medium risk9/15/2025
Deteriorating Paint (251.06(2)(i))
Chipping paint was accessible to children on multiple wooden climbing structures in the outdoor play space. Rule 251.06(2)(i) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
Medium-Low risk9/15/2025
Infant & Toddler - Correct Food, Breastmilk, Or Formula (251.09(3)(a)2m.)
Infant milk in bottles brought from home were not labeled with the child's name and date. Rule 251.09(3)(a)2m. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
High risk2/27/2025
Special Diets - Food Allergy (251.07(5)(a)9m.)
Center did not follow parents written request of a special diet when a food allergen was served to a child and ingested, causing the child to have an allergic reaction. This incident was self-reported by the center. Rule 251.07(5)(a)9m. (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.

5Total Violations

0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
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Estimated monthly cost

$1,434/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: MADISON
Capacity: 47
Type: LICENSED GROUP

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