Gracefully Caring 4 Kidz Llc
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
- Infants, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 32
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (10), Building & Premises Safety (5), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2). Of 30 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 21, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Feb 6, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission251.11(4)(b)
12/9/2025
May 9, 202522 Findings22 Important
- Staff Record - Personal Information251.05(2)(a)1.
NO STAFF RECORD FORM IN FILES FOR STAFF A AND B. EMAILED DCF STAFF RECORD FORM TO USE OR TO USE AS AN EXAMPLE TO MAKE SU
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
NO HEALTH REPORT ON FILE FOR STAFF A
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
NO CPR CERTIFICATES WERE IN STAFF FILES. GAVE LICENSEE UNTIL END OF BUSINESS DAY TO SEND TO ME, DID NOT RECEIVE THEM.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
CERTIFICATES WERE NOT IN STAFF FILES. GAVE LICENSEE UNTIL END OF BUSINESS DAY TO SEND THEM TO ME, DID NOT RECEIVE.
- Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document251.05(4)(a)
NO ORIENTATION FORM FOR STAFF B. EMAILED DCF ORIENTATION FORM AS A REMINDER.
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure251.06(11)(b)7.
THERE IS A MORE THAN A 4 INCH GAP IN THE FENCE BY THE GATES
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
Broken or sharp edges on wooden heater boxes, uneven flooring through out center that are accessible and present a burn
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
PAINT CAN OPEN WITH DRIED PAINT IN IT BY BACK DOOR. CHILDREN NEED TO USE DOOR TO GET TO PLAYGROUND. BROKEN GRILL GRATE
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
GENERAL TLC NEEDED TO FLOORS, WALLS, CEILINGS, ETC.
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
THEY DID PAINT AND PATCH LOTS OF SPOTS. THERE IS STILL MORE CHIPPED PAINT BY DOORWAYS,ETC.
- Radon - Testing251.06(2)(p)1.a.
No radon test completed
- Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills251.06(3)(b)4.
NO FIRE DRILL DOCUMENTATION WAS POSTED.
- Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Drills251.06(4)(jm)1.
NO DOCUMENTATION OF ALARM OR DETECTORS BEING USED DURING EVACUATION DRILLS.
- Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Testing251.06(4)(jm)2.
No documentation of testing completed
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
FOOD WAS NOT DATED OR IN ZIPLOCK OR PLASTIC COUNTAINERS
- Written Program Of Activities251.07(1)(a)
NO CURRENT LESSON PLANS POSTED
- Equipment - Quantity For Indoors251.07(3)(b)2.
NEEDS MORE EQUIPMENT IN THE SCHOOL AGE CLASSROOMS
- Equipment - Quantity For Outdoors251.07(3)(b)3.
NEEDS MORE EQUIPMENT FOR ALL AGES TO PLAY WITH
- Cleanliness Of Furnishings, Toys, Equipment251.07(3)(i)
CHILD SIZED COUCH WAS RIPPED. CANT BE SANITIZED.
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanli251.07(4)(e)
COTS WERE STORED WITH NO SHEET OR COVERINGS, NEEDS TO BE STORED IN A CLEAN AND SANITARY CONDITION
- Meals & Snacks - Requirements251.07(5)(a)1.
Not enough food available for the amount of kids authorized
- Infant & Toddler - Crib Mattresses & Coverings251.09(1)(j)
Sheets loose in pack n plays. Replace pack n play pads in order for sheets to fit tight
Aug 28, 20246 Findings2 Critical4 Important
- Mandated Reporting - Child Abuse & Neglect251.04(8)(a)
Staff files were inaccessible
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Staff files were inaccessible
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
Could not find attendance sheet.
- Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability251.05(2)(a)
Staff files not available
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Staff files were inaccessible
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff files were inaccessible