Zoe's Child Development Center Inc
5204 N 36TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53209-4723Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.Not Available
- 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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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