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Grace Lutheran Preschool

5600 West Palmaire Avenue, Glendale, AZ 853014.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
59
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$210

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About

About Grace Lutheran Preschool

Grace Lutheran Preschool is a licensed child care center in Glendale, Arizona. It is licensed by the state, for up to 59 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, before-school care and preschool. It lists monthly tuition from $210 to $660.

Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Before- and after-schoolFaith-basedSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition
Ask when you call: current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Children ages 3 and 4
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
59 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesChildren ages 3 and 4
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care and preschool
ApproachFaith-based (Grace Ev. Lutheran Church (Lutheran)), STEM / STEAM
StaffHighly dedicated and veteran Christian teaching staff
Assistance it acceptsContracted DES Childcare Provider
AccreditationOther accreditation
MoreFounded 1927
Licensed capacity59 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Grace Lutheran Preschool lists monthly tuition from $210 to $660. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Maricopa County has a median price of $270 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
2-Day (Tue & Thu) Full-Day, monthly$420
2-Day (Tue & Thu) Half-Day, monthly$210
3-Day (M-W-F) Full-Day, monthly$470
3-Day (M-W-F) Half-Day, monthly$290
5-Day Program, monthly$660
Yearly · program, in its own wordsPrice
2-Day (Tue & Thu) Full-Day, annual$4,200
2-Day (Tue & Thu) Half-Day, annual$2,100
3-Day (M-W-F) Full-Day, annual$4,700
3-Day (M-W-F) Half-Day, annual$2,900
5-Day Program, annual$6,600
Registration Fee (Due in July or upon Start)$100
Before School Care, hourly (PreK-8), billed by quarter-hour, $4.00 minimum$4 an hour
10 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Maricopa County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$270
Home daycare$180

Toddler

Center$210
Home daycare$171

Preschool

Center$210
Home daycare$171

School age

Center$175
Home daycare$150

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Grace Lutheran Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
59 children
License number
#CDC-16217
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 11, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1

For comparison: 96% of Arizona daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 12.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. May 11, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      AAC R9-5-516.B.4. B. If prescription or nonprescription medications are administered, a licensee shall ensure that: 4. A staff member: a. Administers a prescription medication provided by a parent only from a container dispensed by a pharmacy; b. Administers a nonprescription medication provided by a parent for an enrolled child only from a container prepackaged and labeled for use by the manufacturer and labeled with the enrolled child’s name; c. Does not administer any medication that has been transferred from one container to another; and d. Does not administer a nonprescription medication to an enrolled child inconsistent with the instructions on the nonprescription medication’s label, unless the facility receives written authorization from the enrolled child’s health care provider.

      “Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observations, Child #1’s prescription medicine lacked 1 of 2 of the dosage as dispensed by the pharmacy.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      AAC R9-5-516.B.3. B. If prescription or nonprescription medications are administered, a licensee shall ensure that: 3. A facility director, or a staff member designated in writing by the facility director, does not administer a medication to an enrolled child unless the facility receives written authorization signed by the enrolled child’s parent or health care provider that includes the: a. Name of the enrolled child; b. Type of the medication; c. Prescription number, if any; d. Instructions for administration specifying the: i. Dosage and route of administration; ii. If indicated, starting and ending dates of the dosage period; and iii. Times and frequency of administration; e. Reason for the medication; and f. Date of authorization; and

      “Findings: Based on a review of facility documentation and the Compliance Officer's observations, 2 of the 3 reviewed medication consent forms lacked the following required information: *Child #1- Ending date of the dosage period. *Child #2- Starting and ending dates of the dosage period.”
  2. May 14, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      AAC R9-5-203.A. A. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member completes, signs, dates, and submits to the licensee, before the staff member’s starting date of employment or volunteer service:1. The form required in A.R.S. § 36-883.02(C); and 2. If required by A.R.S. § 8-804, the form in A.R.S. § 8-804(I).

      “Findings: Based on the Compliance Officers' observations and review of facility documentation, it was determined that the file for Staff #1 (start date: 10/28/2024) lacked the direct service position affidavit.”
    • Safety and hazards

      AAC R9-5-605.B.6. B. A licensee shall ensure that: 6. Except for a room used only for an enrolled school-age child, each unused electrical outlet is covered with a safety plug cover or insert;

      “Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, it was determined that there were 3 uncovered outlets on a power strip in the 3’s classroom.”
  3. May 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      AAC R9-5-603.C. C. Except as provided in subsection (D), a licensee shall ensure that an outdoor activity area:1. Is enclosed by a fence: a. A minimum of 4 feet high; b. Secured to the ground; and c. With either vertical or horizontal open spaces on the fence or gate that do not exceed 4.0 inches; 2. Is maintained free from hazards, such as exposed concrete footings and broken toys; and 3. Has gates that are kept closed while an enrolled child is in the outdoor activity area

      “Findings: Based on the Compliance Officers' observations, there was a 9 inch gap at the base of the North fence in the child playground.”

Copied from Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Grace Lutheran Preschool

Is Grace Lutheran Preschool licensed?

Yes. Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Grace Lutheran Preschool last inspected?

Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on May 11, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Grace Lutheran Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 96% of Arizona daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 12. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Grace Lutheran Preschool care for?

59, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Grace Lutheran Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Grace Lutheran Preschool cost?

Monthly tuition from $210 to $660, as it lists it.

What is Grace Lutheran Preschool's phone number?

(623) 937-2010.

Where is Grace Lutheran Preschool?

5600 West Palmaire Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85301. The nearest other daycare we list is The Children's Center For Neurodevelopmental Studies, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).