Sunshine's Love
5060 N 84TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53225-4205Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 3 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 3 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 7 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (6), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (6), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5). Of 30 total findings, 4 were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Jan 8, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5250.04(6)(a)4.b.
Child 3 did not have documentation of a physical exam completed in the previous two years.
- Continuing Education - Documentation Of 12 Month Period250.05(4)(c)4.
Staff A did not have documentation on file of having completed 15 hours of continuing education in 2025.
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children250.06(2)(c)
A product labeled "keep out of reach of children" was accessible on the sink in the bathroom.
- Premises - Condition & Repair250.06(2)(m)
The premises was not maintained in good repair and clean when garbage was observed on the outdoor play space, and in the
Jun 11, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff File - Background Check Results250.05(2)(b)
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
May 20, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff File - Background Check Results250.05(2)(b)
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Mar 13, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff File - Background Check Results250.05(2)(b)
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Feb 21, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff File - Background Check Results250.05(2)(b)
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Feb 20, 202516 Findings16 Important
- Department Notices Posted250.04(2)(i)1.b.
An enforcement action, Orders issued by the department on January 18, 2024 and August 28, 2024, are not posted next to t
- Report - Damage To Premises250.04(3)(b)
The licensee failed to report damage to the premises that may affect compliance with this chapter within 24 hours after
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2250.04(6)(a)4.a.
Child #1 and Child #2, both children under the age of 2, do not have follow-up health examination reports on file that
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
The daily attendance record is not current and accurate. Three children are observed to be in the care of the center upo
- Provider Training - Current Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)2.
The licensee has failed to maintain a current CPR certification. The licensee's most recent training expired on November
- Procedure - Number, Names, Whereabouts Known At All Times250.055(1)(L)
The daily attendance record, which is used to ensure the number, names and whereabouts of children in care are known to
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children250.06(2)(c)
A plug in air freshener is accessible to children on the floor in the living room playroom. An aerosol can labelled "kee
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises250.06(2)(e)
A downed wire is hanging across the outdoor play space. A metal key is observed on the floor in the rear playroom where
- Premises - Condition & Repair250.06(2)(m)
The sidewalk in the backyard play space has several inches of unshoveled snow. Exterior back door landing coated w/ shee
- Smoke Detectors250.06(4)(a)1.
The smoke detector located in the basement is heard "chirping" during the visit indicating it is not in good operating c
- Dishwashing & Single-Use Items250.06(9)(b)
An infant bottle and a pink sippy cup were not thoroughly cleaned with detergent and hot water and rinsed after use. The
- Meals & Snacks - Minimum Meal Requirements250.06(9)(h)
USDA minimum meal requirements are not met for lunch when McDonald's is served on the day of the visit and the meal incl
- Meals & Snacks - Records250.06(9)(j)
Records of meals and snack served to children are kept in a notebook however none of the records are dated.
- Child Guidance - Prohibited Actions250.07(2)(c)
The licensee is observed picking Child #2 (age 13 months) up by one arm to move him across the floor.
- Pets & Animals - Food Area Restrictions250.07(7)(f)
An animal food bowl containing dog food placed on the floor in the kitchen is accessible to children.
- Infant & Toddler - Information For Providing Individualized250.09(1)(c)1.
Infant & Toddler Intake information has not been completed for Child #1.
Aug 14, 20246 Findings6 Important
- Report - Construction, Remodeling250.04(3)(c)
The licensee failed to report construction or remodeling on the premises that has the potential to affect an are accessi
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Other Emergency Cont250.04(6)(a)1.e.
There is no emergency contact information on file for Child #1-3.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2250.04(6)(a)4.a.
Child #1, a child under the age of 2, does not have an updated health report on file that was completed not more than 6
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection250.06(2)(a)
An unprotected outlet is accessible to children in the nap/play room.
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises250.06(2)(e)
A metal swing set in the outdoor play space is not anchored in accordance with the manufacturer instructions. The swing
- Premises - Condition & Repair250.06(2)(m)
Litter is observed in the outdoor play space including food wrappers and bottle caps, a cigarette butt and pieces of pla
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