Zoe's Child Development Center Inc
5204 N 36TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53209-4723Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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.3 / 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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 41
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (4). None of the 30 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Regular License - Application Materials Submission251.11(3)(a)
12/4/2025
Dec 4, 20258 Findings8 Important
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
Attendance was not accurate. On 11/5/25 one child was signed into care but there is no documented time when the child le
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
The days and hours staff worked to meet ratio does not reflect which classroom they worked in.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff Cs current CPR training on file is not by an approved trainer.
- Child Abuse & Neglect Training - Laws251.05(3)(cm)1.
Staff B does not have current training in Child Abuse and Neglect.
- Meal Prep Personnel - Training251.05(3)(gr)3.a.
Staff B does not have documentation of a four hour training in kitchen sanitation, food handling, and nutrition prior to
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
The window air conditioner unit on the second floor is not secured properly in the window. There are gaps on each side w
- Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Maintenance251.06(4)(j)2.
There is a chirping smoke detector in the preschool room.
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
Two infant and toddler intake forms have not been updated in the last 3 months.
Aug 28, 202521 Findings21 Important
- Child Record - Enrollment Information251.04(6)(a)1.
Child #1 file does not contain emergency contact information.
- Child Record - Health History251.04(6)(a)6.
Child #3's file does not contain health history information.
- Child Record - Immunization History251.04(6)(a)6m.
Child #2's file does not have documentation of immunizations.
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
Attendance is not current and accurate. Two children who were present were not signed in on the attendance sheet.
- Staff Record - Personal Information251.05(2)(a)1.
Staff C's file does not contain emergency contact information.
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff A's physical on file is marked no when asked if they are physically able to work with young children.
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
Staff are not documenting what classroom they are in when used to meet staff to child ratios.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff A does not have documentation of training in Child Abuse and Neglect and have been employed at the center for more
- Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children251.055(1)(b)
There was not a child care teacher supervising each group of children when Staff B and Staff were alone in the infant ro
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
Upon arrival at the center there was no child tracking for any of the children.
- Mixed Age Group With Children Under Age 2 - Group Size251.055(2)(d)
There was a mixed age group of 11 school age children in the 1-2 year old room with one child under the age of 2 (14 mon
- Staff-To-Child Ratios - Non-Classroom Duties251.055(2)(L)
Ms. Evans was doing non-classroom duties when preparing breakfast when she was needed to meet staff to child ratios.
- Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces251.06(11)(b)5.
There was not 9 inches of mulch under the swings.
- Outdoor Play Equipment - Construction, Condition251.06(11)(bm)3.
Several pieces of equipment in the outdoor play space was broken, exposing sharp plastic.
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
There are small pieces of plastic on the ground throughout the outdoor play space. These small pieces pose a choking ha
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
There is a bottle of laundry soap sitting on the floor next to the front entrance accessible to children.
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
There is a piece is wood that is not longer secured to the building in the outdoor play space.
- Cleaning Aids - Equipment251.06(2)(m)
There is a mop bucket full of water by kitchen. All mop buckets need to be emptied.
- Kitchen - Single-Service Utensils251.06(9)(a)5.
A box of single service utensils in the kitchen are not covered.
- Food Storage - Refrigeration Units251.06(9)(d)1.b.
The refrigerator was not maintained at 40 degrees or below. The thermometer read 58 degrees. Staff reported having pro
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
There were several open boxes of dry food that were not stored in zip-type closure or in a food grade container.
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