GRACE LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL

3149 WAVERLEY STREET, Palo Alto, CA 94306LICENSED
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

6 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

May 19, 2025

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
GRACE LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL
License number
Not listed
Location
3149 WAVERLEY STREET, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 60.0/100
Inspection record
6 inspections, last inspected May 19, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

D
Below Average60.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

22

Total Violations

May 19, 2025

Last Inspection

24

Capacity

Complaint History

1 complaint investigation on record.

1

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

2

Unsubstantiated

Apr 23, 2024
1 substantiated2 unsubstantiated1 citation

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (22)

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type BComplaintMay 19, 2025

Based on LPA observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed chicken feces on the ground of the outdoor play area, posing a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(2)Type BComplaintMay 19, 2025

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed that a staff member present today did not posess a signed health screening report containing TB clearance, posing a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220.1(g)Type BComplaintMay 19, 2025

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed that immunization records for child in care C1 were missing from their file, posing a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220.1(g)Type BComplaintMay 19, 2025

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed that consent forms for emergency medical treatment for chidlren in care C1, C3, C5, and C8 lacked parent signatures. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101221(b)(5)Type BComplaintMay 19, 2025

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed that Identification and Emergency Information Card, or its equivalent, was not present for child in care C5. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type AComplaintMay 19, 2025

Based on interviews, the director has restrained children during time-out by positioning herself in a way that prevents the child from getting our of his/her chair. This is an immediate health and safety and/or personal rights risk to children in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226(e)(1)(B)Type BComplaintMay 19, 2025

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed that the Direcor did not posess a current Mandated Reporter certificate, posing a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type BComplaintMay 19, 2025

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed that a staff member present today did not posess a signed health screening report containing TB clearance, posing a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintMay 19, 2025

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed that immunization records for child in care C1 were missing from their file, posing a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(2)Type BComplaintMay 19, 2025

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed that Identification and Emergency Information Card, or its equivalent, was not present for child in care C5. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintMay 19, 2025

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed that the Direcor did not posess a current Mandated Reporter certificate, posing a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101221(b)(5)Type BComplaintMay 19, 2025

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed that consent forms for emergency medical treatment for chidlren in care C1, C3, C5, and C8 lacked parent signatures. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)ComplaintMay 19, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226(e)(1)(B)ComplaintMay 19, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)ComplaintMay 19, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)ComplaintMay 19, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(2)ComplaintMay 19, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220.1(g)ComplaintMay 19, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101221(b)(5)ComplaintMay 19, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type BComplaintMay 19, 2025

Based on LPA observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed chicken feces on the ground of the outdoor play area, posing a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226(e)(1)(B)Type BComplaintMay 19, 2025

(e)(1)(B) Health-Related Services- (e) In centers where the licensee chooses to handle medications:(1)All prescription and nonprescription medications shall be centrally stored in accordance with the requirements specified below: (B)Each container shall have an unaltered label. This required is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, C1's medications are kept in a zip lock pouch and not in its original container with an unaltered label. This is a potential health and safety risk to child(ren) in care.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintApr 23, 2024

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is GRACE LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL's safety grade?

GRACE LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 60.0 out of 100.

How many violations does GRACE LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL have?

GRACE LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL has 22 total violations on record, including 1 critical, 21 serious, and 0 minor.

When was GRACE LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL last inspected?

GRACE LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL was last inspected on May 19, 2025.

Has GRACE LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL had any complaints?

GRACE LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL has 1 complaint investigation on record, with 1 substantiated allegation, 0 inconclusive, and 2 unsubstantiated.

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