GRACE LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL
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
22
Total Violations
May 19, 2025
Last Inspection
24
Capacity
Complaint History
1 complaint investigation on record.
1
Substantiated
0
Inconclusive
2
Unsubstantiated
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (22)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
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.
(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.
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.