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Sunshine's Love
Milwaukee, WI
· Milwaukee County
N 84th St,
Milwaukee, WI 53225
Quick Facts
Capacity
8 children
Age Range
6 wks - 13 yrs 11 mo
Type of Care
Full Time. Before School Care provided. After School Care provided. Drop In Care provided.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
YoungStar Rating
3
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Licensed LICENSED FAMILY
Active License
License Number
2003709
Licensed Since
2018
License Issued
Jan 29, 2018
Issued By
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families
District Office
Wisconsin Dept of Children and Families (DCF) - Child Care Regulation and Licensing
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About the Provider
SUNSHINE'S LOVE is a LICENSED FAMILY in Milwaukee WI, with a maximum capacity of 8 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 6 wks - 13 yrs 11 mo. It is open Monday - Friday, 06:30 AM-11:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Nighttime care available. 2 Stars 2 Stars
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:30 AM-11:00 PM
- Tuesday06:30 AM-11:00 PM
- Wednesday06:30 AM-11:00 PM
- Thursday06:30 AM-11:00 PM
- Friday06:30 AM-11:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Violation Date | Rule Number | Rule Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-30 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-07-30 | The provider did not have the January 21, 2026 enforcement notice posted. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(2)(i)1.b. - Department Notices Posted | ||
| 2026-07-30 | The premises was not maintained in good repair when ripped damaged carpeting was observed leading into the nap/play room. The cupboard in the bathroom had a loose door, and peeling plastic surfacing was observed on it. A sagging, damaged ceiling tile was observed in the bathroom. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(m) - Premises - Condition & Repair | ||
| 2026-07-30 | The department did not receive the center's most recent radon test when requested. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(n)5. - Radon - Continuous Testing | ||
| 2026-07-08 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-07-08 | Violation | |
| Description: 250.11(5)(b) - Continuation License - Application Materials Submission Date | ||
| 2026-01-08 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-01-08 | Child 3 did not have documentation of a physical exam completed in the previous two years. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)4.b. - Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5 | ||
| 2026-01-08 | Staff A did not have documentation on file of having completed 15 hours of continuing education in 2025. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(4)(c)4. - Continuing Education - Documentation Of 12 Month Period | ||
| 2026-01-08 | A product labeled "keep out of reach of children" was accessible on the sink in the bathroom. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(c) - Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children | ||
| 2026-01-08 | The premises was not maintained in good repair and clean when garbage was observed on the outdoor play space, and in the area leading to the outdoor space, and a window well cover was observed to be cracked and broken. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(m) - Premises - Condition & Repair | ||
| 2025-06-11 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-06-11 | Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001 | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(2)(b) - Staff File - Background Check Results | ||
| 2025-05-20 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-05-20 | Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001 | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(2)(b) - Staff File - Background Check Results | ||
| 2025-03-13 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-03-13 | Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001 | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(2)(b) - Staff File - Background Check Results | ||
| 2025-02-21 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-02-21 | Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001 | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(2)(b) - Staff File - Background Check Results | ||
| 2025-02-20 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-02-20 | Child #1 and Child #2, both children under the age of 2, do not have follow-up health examination reports on file that have been completed at least once every 6 months after the initial. The most recent Child Health Report on file for Child #1 is dated 12/4/23, the most recent on file for Child #2 is dated 3/20/24. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)4.a. - Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2 | ||
| 2025-02-20 | The daily attendance record is not current and accurate. Three children are observed to be in the care of the center upon the department's arrival. A departure time has not been recorded for Child #4 who is reported to have left the center and went to the upper level of the duplex where she is in the care of her mother. Child #4 returns to the center later during the visit however an arrival time is not recorded for her. Children's birthdates have also not been included on the daily attendance record. Included in an Order issued January 18, 2024. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(b) - Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record | ||
| 2025-02-20 | A plug in air freshener is accessible to children on the floor in the living room playroom. An aerosol can labelled "keep out of reach of children" and a gallon sized container of weed killer with a long extended wand is accessible to children on a shelf next to the stairs leading to the basement. Included in an Order issued January 18, 2024. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(c) - Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children | ||
| 2025-02-20 | A downed wire is hanging across the outdoor play space. A metal key is observed on the floor in the rear playroom where two one year old toddlers and a 3 year old are present. A set of keys and two AA batteries are accessible to children on a table in the living room play room. Cigarette butts are observed on the floor behind the back door. An open container filled with cigarette butts is observed next to the back door on a shelf next to the basement stairs. Included in an Order issued on January 18, 2024 and an Order issued August 28, 2024. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(e) - Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2025-02-20 | The sidewalk in the backyard play space has several inches of unshoveled snow. Exterior back door landing coated w/ sheet of ice. Strong urine smell, reported to be from puppy, is present near the kitchen sink. A recent sewage back up in the basement has not been cleaned and what appears to be dried toilet paper is observed on the basement floor. Multiple dirty towels fill the bottom of bathroom vanity. A kitchen ceiling fan & the kitchen ceiling are caked with dust. Missing piece of kitchen linoleum. Bag of overflowing garbage on kitchen floor. Broken dust pan w/ dirt on top of cereal box. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(m) - Premises - Condition & Repair | ||
| 2025-02-20 | An enforcement action, Orders issued by the department on January 18, 2024 and August 28, 2024, are not posted next to the child care license as required. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(2)(i)1.b. - Department Notices Posted | ||
| 2025-02-20 | The licensee failed to report damage to the premises that may affect compliance with this chapter within 24 hours after the occurrence. The licensee reported that a flood which included a sewage back up occurred in the basement approximately 1-2 weeks ago. This was not reported to the department and the department became aware of it during the monitoring visit. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(3)(b) - Report - Damage To Premises | ||
| 2025-02-20 | Child #1 and Child #2, both children under the age of 2, do not have follow-up health examination reports on file that have been completed at least once every 6 months after the initial. The most recent Child Health Report on file for Child #1 is dated 12/4/23, the most recent on file for Child #2 is dated 3/20/24. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)4.a. — Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2 | ||
| 2025-02-20 | The daily attendance record is not current and accurate. Three children are observed to be in the care of the center upon the department's arrival. A departure time has not been recorded for Child #4 who is reported to have left the center and went to the upper level of the duplex where she is in the care of her mother. Child #4 returns to the center later during the visit however an arrival time is not recorded for her. Children's birthdates have also not been included on the daily attendance record. Included in an Order issued January 18, 2024. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(b) — Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record | ||
| 2025-02-20 | The licensee has failed to maintain a current CPR certification. The licensee's most recent training expired on November 5, 2024. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(3)(e)2. - Provider Training - Current Cpr Certificate | ||
| 2025-02-20 | The daily attendance record, which is used to ensure the number, names and whereabouts of children in care are known to the provider at all times, does not reflect the names of the children actually present in the center when it is observed during the monitoring visit. | Violation |
| Description: 250.055(1)(L) - Procedure - Number, Names, Whereabouts Known At All Times | ||
| 2025-02-20 | A plug in air freshener is accessible to children on the floor in the living room playroom. An aerosol can labelled "keep out of reach of children" and a gallon sized container of weed killer with a long extended wand is accessible to children on a shelf next to the stairs leading to the basement. Included in an Order issued January 18, 2024. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(c) — Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children | ||
| 2025-02-20 | A downed wire is hanging across the outdoor play space. A metal key is observed on the floor in the rear playroom where two one year old toddlers and a 3 year old are present. A set of keys and two AA batteries are accessible to children on a table in the living room play room. Cigarette butts are observed on the floor behind the back door. An open container filled with cigarette butts is observed next to the back door on a shelf next to the basement stairs. Included in an Order issued on January 18, 2024 and an Order issued August 28, 2024. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(e) — Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2025-02-20 | The sidewalk in the backyard play space has several inches of unshoveled snow. Exterior back door landing coated w/ sheet of ice. Strong urine smell, reported to be from puppy, is present near the kitchen sink. A recent sewage back up in the basement has not been cleaned and what appears to be dried toilet paper is observed on the basement floor. Multiple dirty towels fill the bottom of bathroom vanity. A kitchen ceiling fan & the kitchen ceiling are caked with dust. Missing piece of kitchen linoleum. Bag of overflowing garbage on kitchen floor. Broken dust pan w/ dirt on top of cereal box. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(m) — Premises - Condition & Repair | ||
| 2025-02-20 | The smoke detector located in the basement is heard "chirping" during the visit indicating it is not in good operating condition. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(4)(a)1. - Smoke Detectors | ||
| 2025-02-20 | An infant bottle and a pink sippy cup were not thoroughly cleaned with detergent and hot water and rinsed after use. The bottle and cup were refilled and given to the children to drink again including after the empty bottle had been on the floor. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(9)(b) - Dishwashing & Single-Use Items | ||
| 2025-02-20 | USDA minimum meal requirements are not met for lunch when McDonald's is served on the day of the visit and the meal includes a cheeseburger, chicken nuggets, french fries, cookies and juice. Milk and the required fruit component was not served. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(9)(h) - Meals & Snacks - Minimum Meal Requirements | ||
| 2025-02-20 | Records of meals and snack served to children are kept in a notebook however none of the records are dated. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(9)(j) - Meals & Snacks - Records | ||
| 2025-02-20 | The licensee is observed picking Child #2 (age 13 months) up by one arm to move him across the floor. | Violation |
| Description: 250.07(2)(c) - Child Guidance - Prohibited Actions | ||
| 2025-02-20 | An animal food bowl containing dog food placed on the floor in the kitchen is accessible to children. | Violation |
| Description: 250.07(7)(f) - Pets & Animals - Food Area Restrictions | ||
| 2025-02-20 | Infant & Toddler Intake information has not been completed for Child #1. | Violation |
| Description: 250.09(1)(c)1. - Infant & Toddler - Information For Providing Individualized Care | ||
| 2024-08-14 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-08-14 | The licensee failed to report construction or remodeling on the premises that has the potential to affect an are accessible to children when a swing set was installed in the outdoor play space. Per the report of the licensee it was installed last month. The department became aware that the swing set had been installed during the monitoring visit. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(3)(c) — Report - Construction, Remodeling | ||
| 2024-08-14 | There is no emergency contact information on file for Child #1-3. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)1.e. — Child Record - Enrollment Information - Other Emergency Contact | ||
| 2024-08-14 | 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 months after the initial health examination. The most recent health report on file for Child #1 is dated 12/4/23. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)4.a. — Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2 | ||
| 2024-08-14 | An unprotected outlet is accessible to children in the nap/play room. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(a) — Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection | ||
| 2024-08-14 | A metal swing set in the outdoor play space is not anchored in accordance with the manufacturer instructions. The swing set is not anchored and has been set on top of the lawn in the outdoor play space and is positioned approximately one foot in front of a chain link fence preventing adequate room to safely swing. Wires hanging from the house, including a looped wire, are accessible to children in the outdoor play space. A plastic window well cover is broken with sharp edges in the outdoor play space. Included in an Order issued on January 18, 2024. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(e) — Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2024-08-14 | Litter is observed in the outdoor play space including food wrappers and bottle caps, a cigarette butt and pieces of plastic. Additional garbage including a sock, empty chip bags and an empty drink container is observed inside a window well. Weeds with sharp thorns are accessible to children. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(m) — Premises - Condition & Repair | ||
| 2024-08-14 | Leftover hamburger patties, are observed to be stored uncovered in the refrigerator. The patties are reported to have been prepared the previous night and will be served for lunch. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(9)(e) — Leftover Food | ||
| 2024-08-14 | A child went without nourishment for longer than 3 hours. Per the report of the licensee, breakfast was served at 8:20 AM. The child was observed being served morning snack over 4 hours later at 12:30 PM. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(9)(g) — Meals & Snacks - Intervals | ||
| 2024-08-14 | Minimum USDA meal requirements were not met when oatmeal was served for breakfast. A fruit or vegetable component was required but not served. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(9)(h) — Meals & Snacks - Minimum Meal Requirements | ||
| 2024-08-14 | Accurate records of meals and snacks served to children during the past three months are not available for review by parents and the licensing representative. The licensee reports she does not record any of the meals and snacks served to children. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(9)(j) — Meals & Snacks - Records | ||
| 2024-08-14 | There is no Infant/Toddler Intake information on file for Child #1. | Violation |
| Description: 250.09(1)(c)1. — Infant & Toddler - Information For Providing Individualized Care | ||
| 2024-07-08 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-07-08 | Violation | |
| Description: 250.11(5)(b) — Continuation License - Application Materials Submission Date | ||
| 2024-01-03 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
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