GRACE LUTHERAN CHILD CARE CENTER

Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces (251.06(11)(b)5.)

Energy absorbing surfaces under the swings do not measure the required 9 inch depth in multiple fall zone areas. Rule 251.06(11)(b)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Deteriorating Paint (251.06(2)(i))

There were several areas of deteriorating paint in indoor and outdoor areas of the center. Rule 251.06(2)(i) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers (251.06(9)(d)1.c.)

Two classroom refrigerators did not have working thermometers. Rule 251.06(9)(d)1.c. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills (251.06(3)(b)4.)

There was no record of fire and tornado drills practiced in June. Rule 251.06(3)(b)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Prohibited Actions - Verbal (251.07(2)(e)2.)

Per observation, staff in both upstairs classrooms were heard yelling at children with an aggressive tone. Staff in the big rooms were also heard yelling to children that if they did not stand in line and be quiet, they were not going to be allowed to go outside which upset several children. Rule 251.07(2)(e)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises (251.07(6)(f)6.)

Child 1 does not have medication authorization for an Epi-Pen and the Albuterol Sulfate Action Plan is missing a parent signature. Child 2 has two albuterol inhalers on site with no medication authorization form. Rule 251.07(6)(f)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Report - Incident Or Accident (251.04(3)(a))

Per medical log review, an incident requiring medical attention occurred on 06/17/2026 and the department was not notified within 24 hours. Rule 251.04(3)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Medication Administration - Parent Authorization (251.07(6)(f)1.a.)

A current parent authorization for an inhaler for Child 1 was not on file. A current parent authorization for Benadryl, an epi-pen, and an inhaler for Child 2 was not on file. A current parent authorization for an inhaler for Child 3 was not on file. Rule 251.07(6)(f)1.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling (251.07(6)(f)1.b.)

An inhaler for Child 3 was not labeled with the child's name. Rule 251.07(6)(f)1.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Deteriorating Paint (251.06(2)(i))

There were several areas of deteriorating paint in indoor and outdoor areas of the center. Rule 251.06(2)(i) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection (251.06(2)(b))

Several outlets throughout the center were not protected by screens or guards to prevent children from touching them. Rule 251.06(2)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure (251.06(11)(b)7.)

Several areas of the outdoor space enclosure had gaps greater than four inches. Rule 251.06(11)(b)7. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Potty Chairs - Disinfected (251.06(10)(dm)2.)

A potty chair in the toddler classroom had not been disinfected after use and contained dried urine in the bowl. Rule 251.06(10)(dm)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training (251.05(3)(cm))

Documentation of current Child Abuse and Neglect training was not on file for Staff F. Rule 251.05(3)(cm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training (251.05(3)(c))

Documentation of current CPR training was not on file for Staff B. Rule 251.05(3)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Staff Record - Educational Qualifications (251.05(2)(a)4.d.)

Documentation of qualifications was not on file for Staff F. Rule 251.05(2)(a)4.d. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children (251.055(1)(b))

Staff F, who is not a qualified teacher, was the sole person supervising a group of infants. Rule 251.055(1)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Staff Record - Physical Examination (251.05(2)(a)3.a.)

Documentation of a physical examination was not on file for Staff A, B, E, and F. Rule 251.05(2)(a)3.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Monitoring Results Posted (251.04(2)(L)1.a.)

The most recent monitoring results were not posted in a visible area. Rule 251.04(2)(L)1.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Time Out - Time (251.07(2)(c)3.)

Per staff interview, a child sat on a chair in the corner for a time out of five minutes. A child was also sent to the office for one hour when being disruptive in class. Rule 251.07(2)(c)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Time Out - Not Isolated (251.07(2)(c)4.)

Per staff interview, children are forced to go to the quiet area to calm down. A child was removed from the classroom and sent to the office for one hour. A child was removed from the classroom and brought outside to calm down. Rule 251.07(2)(c)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Time Out - Not Removed From Classroom (251.07(2)(c)5.)

Per staff interview, a child was removed from the classroom and sent to the office for one hour. A child was removed from the classroom and brought outside to calm down. Rule 251.07(2)(c)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Prohibited Actions - Verbal (251.07(2)(e)2.)

Per staff interview, staff called one child crazy and psycho when misbehaving. Staff threatened another child by stating they would call the cops on them or send them to live with their dad for not listening and called them a crazy bitch. Rule 251.07(2)(e)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Prohibited Actions - Cruel, Aversive, Frightening, Humiliating Actions (251.07(2)(e)5.)

Per staff interview, downstairs staff would yell at children and could be heard yelling upstairs. The children would sometime cry from being yelled at. Staff would take a child's blanket away when not laying down nice during nap causing the child to be angry and cry. When sitting on a chair in the middle of the classroom for time out a child was videotaped crying. Rule 251.07(2)(e)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Equipment - Quantity For Indoors (251.07(3)(b)2.)

The Infant's, Two's, and Three's Classrooms did not have enough equipment for each child to have a choice of at least three activities involving equipment when all children are using equipment. Rule 251.07(3)(b)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).