Grace Lutheran Ecc and Preschool
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.3 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 2 Star. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Wisconsin's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Wisconsin caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:4, and preschool ratios at 1:13. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 15 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- YoungStar 2 Star (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 80
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 7 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3). None of the 25 findings were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
May 14, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Bathroom Supplies251.06(10)(f)
There was no soap available in either dispenser in one bathroom. There was paper towel and toilet paper available during
Apr 21, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Monitoring Results Posted251.04(2)(L)1.a.
Most recent monitoring results and correction plan from visit date, March 10, 2026 was not posted.
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
There was no child tracking procedure being implemented during bathroom breaks.
- Mixed Age Group Of Children Over Age 2 - Group Size251.055(2)(e)
Mixed age group was over the limit of children. The maximum allowed in the room at one time is 16 and there were 17 chil
Mar 10, 20267 Findings7 Important
- Child Record - Enrollment Information251.04(6)(a)1.
Child 1, Child 2 and Child 3 had incomplete emergency contact information at the time of the monitoring visit.
- Child Record - Emergency Medical Consent251.04(6)(a)2.
Child 2 and Child 3 do not have emergency medical consent on file and available for review at the time of the monitoring
- Staff Record - Personal Information251.05(2)(a)1.
Staff B was missing the second page of the Staff Record. Staff C did not have a Staff Record form for review at the time
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff A did not have the required physical exam on file and has been working at the Center for more than 30 days.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff A and Staff C did not have current CPR trainings available for review at the time of the monitoring visit.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff B and Staff C did not have mandated reporter/child abuse neglect training available for review at the time of the
- Continuing Education - Documentation Of 12 Month Period251.05(4)(c)9.
Staff A did not have documentation of continuing education for the previous year.
Aug 26, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Accurate Published Materials251.04(2)(j)
The center failed to sure all published statements are accurate. A Youngstar rating of 5 stars is posted next to the doo
Mar 12, 202510 Findings10 Important
- Child Record - Health History251.04(6)(a)6.
The file for Child 2 lacked a complete health history and emergency care plan. Child 2, identified as having a food alle
- Staff Record - Personal Information251.05(2)(a)1.
Staff A, B, and C do not have all the required personal information on file, such as emergency contact information.
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff A and B do not have the required physical exam on file and have been working at the center for more than 30 days.
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
Staff are not consistently documenting hours worked, and in which classroom, when used to meet staff-to-child ratio.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff A and Staff B do not have documentation of a completed CPR certificate within 3 months after beginning to work wit
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Documentation of child abuse and neglect training in laws, reporting procedures, and identification, is not on file for
- Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document251.05(4)(a)
Staff C does not have documentation of a written orientation (staff orientation checklist) on file.
- Isolation Area251.07(6)(b)
An ill child observed in the Bears classroom was not in an area separated from other children.
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
A medication authorization form observed on the premise, does not have a begin and end date for the medication.
- Washing Child's Hands & Face251.07(6)(i)1.
A childs hands were not washed after diapering.
Oct 21, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Group Size - Maximum251.055(2)(a)
Maximum group size of 8 was exceeded on 10/21/24 when combined rooms (Koala 2 [infants] and Panda 2 [infants]) had 9 chi
- Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum251.055(2)(b)
On 10/21/24, when the Koala 2 room (infants) and Panda 2 room (infants) were combined in the Koala 2 room, there were 9
Aug 20, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure251.06(11)(b)7.
In the outdoor play space, the white fence had a gap larger than 4 inches.