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Zetho's Shining Tots Fam Cc
Milwaukee, WI
· Milwaukee County
N 42nd St,
Milwaukee, WI 53208
Quick Facts
Capacity
8 children
Age Range
6 wks - 12 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
2
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Licensed LICENSED FAMILY
Active License
License Number
2006425
Licensed Since
2024
License Issued
Mar 12, 2024
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
ZETHO'S SHINING TOTS FAM CC 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 - 12 yrs 11 mo. It is open Monday - Friday, 06:00 AM-10:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:00 AM-10:00 PM
- Tuesday06:00 AM-10:00 PM
- Wednesday06:00 AM-10:00 PM
- Thursday06:00 AM-10:00 PM
- Friday06:00 AM-10:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Violation Date | Rule Number | Rule Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-02 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-04-02 | Child #2 (age 3), who has attended the child care center since 9/3/24, does not have an initial Child Health Report on file that was completed not more than one year prior to nor later than 3 months after being admitted to the center. There is no Child Health Report on file for Child #2. Child #3 does not have an updated Child Health Report on file. The most recent Child Health Report on file for Child #3 is dated 1/8/25. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)4.b. - Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5 | ||
| 2026-04-02 | The current non-compliance statement and correction plan is not posted next to the child care license as required. The non-compliance statement dated 4/24/25 is not posted. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(2)(i)1.a. - Monitoring Results Posted | ||
| 2026-04-02 | Child #4, a child under the age of 2 who has attended the child care center since 8/27/25, does not have an initial Child Health Report on file that was completed not more than one year prior to nor later than 3 months after being admitted to the center. There is no Child Health Report on file for Child #4. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)4.a. - Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2 | ||
| 2026-04-02 | Child #2 (age 3), who has attended the child care center since 9/3/24, does not have an initial Child Health Report on file that was completed not more than one year prior to nor later than 3 months after being admitted to the center. There is no Child Health Report on file for Child #2. Child #3 does not have an updated Child Health Report on file. The most recent Child Health Report on file for Child #3 is dated 1/8/25. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)4.b. — Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5 | ||
| 2026-04-02 | The licensee has failed to maintain a current certificate of completion from a department-approved course in infant and child CPR with AED. The licensee's most recent certificate expired on 2/10/26. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(3)(e)2. - Provider Training - Current Cpr Certificate | ||
| 2026-04-02 | The licensee has failed to test radon gas levels in the center every 2 years. The most recent radon test performed by the licensee was completed on 12/9/23. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(n)5. - Radon - Continuous Testing | ||
| 2026-04-02 | A children's book storage unit is broken and sways back and forth. | Violation |
| Description: 250.07(3)(f) - Furnishings - Safe, Durable | ||
| 2025-04-24 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-04-24 | An open bag of rock salt labelled "keep out of reach of children" is observed stored in the hallway next to the back door which leads to the outdoor play space. The bag is also located next to shelving units containing daycare toys that are accessible to children. Included in a Warning Letter issued on July 17, 2024. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(c) - Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children | ||
| 2025-04-24 | A large, black, plastic trash bag is hanging from a fence post in the outdoor play space. Included in a Warning Letter issued July 17, 2024, an Order issued September 18, 2024 and an Order/IPOC issued on December 18, 2024. Forfeiture assessed December 18, 2024. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(e) - Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2025-04-24 | Accurate records of meals and snacks served to children are not available for review for the month of April 2025. Included in an Order/Imposed Plan of Correction issued on December 18, 2024. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(9)(j) - Meals & Snacks - Records | ||
| 2025-04-24 | An open bag of rock salt labelled "keep out of reach of children" is observed stored in the hallway next to the back door which leads to the outdoor play space. The bag is also located next to shelving units containing daycare toys that are accessible to children. Included in a Warning Letter issued on July 17, 2024. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(c) — Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children | ||
| 2025-04-24 | A large, black, plastic trash bag is hanging from a fence post in the outdoor play space. Included in a Warning Letter issued July 17, 2024, an Order issued September 18, 2024 and an Order/IPOC issued on December 18, 2024. Forfeiture assessed December 18, 2024. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(e) — Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2025-04-24 | Accurate records of meals and snacks served to children are not available for review for the month of April 2025. Included in an Order/Imposed Plan of Correction issued on December 18, 2024. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(9)(j) — Meals & Snacks - Records | ||
| 2025-04-24 | Various broken toys are observed on the ground in the outdoor play space including a ride on toy that is missing a wheel and other toys with sharp, broken edges. | Violation |
| Description: 250.07(3)(a)2. - Play Equipment - Safe & Sturdy | ||
| 2025-03-26 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-03-26 | The daily attendance record is not current and accurate. Per the report of the licensee multiple children attended the facility on 3/24/25 and 3/25/25 however she states she did not fill out the daily attendance record for either day. Included in a Warning Letter issued on 7/17/24 and an Order issued on 9/18/24. A forfeiture was assessed on December 18, 2024. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(b) - Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record | ||
| 2025-03-26 | The daily attendance record is not current and accurate. Per the report of the licensee multiple children attended the facility on 3/24/25 and 3/25/25 however she states she did not fill out the daily attendance record for either day. Included in a Warning Letter issued on 7/17/24 and an Order issued on 9/18/24. A forfeiture was assessed on December 18, 2024. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(b) — Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record | ||
| 2025-03-26 | There are no staff hours documented for 3/24/25 and 3/25/25. The licensee reports having cared for child care children on both dates. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(2)(c) - Staff File - Days, Hours Worked | ||
| 2025-01-15 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-01-15 | The licensee failed to submit a plan of correction for violations cited during a monitoring visit conducted on December 4, 2024. The correction plan was due on January 7, 2025. On 1/9/25 an email was sent to the licensee informing her the correction plan was overdue and requesting she e-mail the correction plan to Licensor Slatten by the end of the day on 1/9/25. The licensee acknowledged receipt of the e-mail on 1/9/25 and asked if she could submit the correction plan by 1/13/25. As of 1/15/25 the correction plan has not been received. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(3)(d) - Report - Plan Of Correction | ||
| 2024-12-04 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2024-12-04 | There is no documentation on file for Child #1 and Child #2 demonstrating that the child's immunization history is in compliance with s. 252.04, Stats., and ch. DHS 144. Both children have attended the center since 9/3/24. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)4m. - Child Record - Immunization History Compliance | ||
| 2024-12-04 | The daily attendance record is not current and accurate. Departure times were not recorded for two of the licensee's children when they departed the center on 12/4/24. A departure time was not recorded for one child in October 2024. Included in a Warning Letter issued on July 17, 2024 and an Order issued on September 18, 2024. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(b) - Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record | ||
| 2024-12-04 | 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 accurately reflect the names of the children actually present when it is observed during the monitoring visit. Included in a Warning Letter issued on July 17, 2024. | Violation |
| Description: 250.055(1)(L) - Procedure - Number, Names, Whereabouts Known At All Times | ||
| 2024-12-04 | A black, plastic trash bag is accessible to children on the ground in the outdoor play space. A 12 month old toddler who is reported by the licensee to be mobile and able to walk independently is observed in a crib in which the mattress is not set to the lowest level for the duration of the monitoring visit. While in the crib the toddler has access to broken, sharp blinds. Included in a Warning Letter issued on July 17, 2024 and an Order issued on September 18, 2024. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(e) - Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2024-12-04 | A safety gate is observed to be placed at the bottom of the staircase that leads to the second story of the home however the gate is not secured into place. Included in a Warning Letter issued on July 17, 2024. | Violation |
| Description: 250.09(1)(c)5. - Infant & Toddler - Use Of Safety Gates | ||
| 2024-12-04 | Enrollment information on file for Child #1 and Child #2 is incomplete. Authorized persons, emergency contact information and physician/medical facility information has been left blank for both children. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)1. - Child Record - Enrollment Information | ||
| 2024-12-04 | There is no documentation on file for Child #1 and Child #2 demonstrating that the child's immunization history is in compliance with s. 252.04, Stats., and ch. DHS 144. Both children have attended the center since 9/3/24. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)4m. — Child Record - Immunization History Compliance | ||
| 2024-12-04 | The daily attendance record is not current and accurate. Departure times were not recorded for two of the licensee's children when they departed the center on 12/4/24. A departure time was not recorded for one child in October 2024. Included in a Warning Letter issued on July 17, 2024 and an Order issued on September 18, 2024. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(b) — Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record | ||
| 2024-12-04 | 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 accurately reflect the names of the children actually present when it is observed during the monitoring visit. Included in a Warning Letter issued on July 17, 2024. | Violation |
| Description: 250.055(1)(L) — Procedure - Number, Names, Whereabouts Known At All Times | ||
| 2024-12-04 | A black, plastic trash bag is accessible to children on the ground in the outdoor play space. A 12 month old toddler who is reported by the licensee to be mobile and able to walk independently is observed in a crib in which the mattress is not set to the lowest level for the duration of the monitoring visit. While in the crib the toddler has access to broken, sharp blinds. Included in a Warning Letter issued on July 17, 2024 and an Order issued on September 18, 2024. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(e) — Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2024-12-04 | Garbage including paper products, cigar wrappers, an empty beverage can and an empty shelving unit reported to be garbage is observed in the outdoor play space. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(m) - Premises - Condition & Repair | ||
| 2024-12-04 | There are no records of meals and snacks served to children available for review. The licensee has not recorded any meals and snacks served since becoming licensed. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(9)(j) - Meals & Snacks - Records | ||
| 2024-12-04 | A safety gate is observed to be placed at the bottom of the staircase that leads to the second story of the home however the gate is not secured into place. Included in a Warning Letter issued on July 17, 2024. | Violation |
| Description: 250.09(1)(c)5. — Infant & Toddler - Use Of Safety Gates | ||
| 2024-09-05 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-09-05 | The licensee failed to implement the center child absence policy when a child who was expected to arrive for care at approximately 7:30 AM the morning of the monitoring visit did not show up for care as scheduled. By 9:15 AM the licensee had not yet attempted to call the child's parent to determine the child's whereabouts. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(2)(e)3. — Policy Submitted & Implemented - Absences | ||
| 2024-09-05 | There is no file available for review for Child #7 and Child #8. Both children are reported by the licensee as having attending the center on 9/3/24 and 9/4/24. Included in a Warning Letter issued on July 17, 2024. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a) — Child Record - Maintenance, Availability | ||
| 2024-09-05 | There is no health history information on file for Child #6 who has attended the center since 6/28/24. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)1m. — Child Record - Health History | ||
| 2024-09-05 | The licensee reported that Child #7 and Child #8 attended the center on 9/3/24 and 9/4/24 however the licensee reported that she did not fill out the daily attendance record for either day. Included in a Warning Letter issued on July 17, 2024. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(b) — Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record | ||
| 2024-09-05 | There is no documentation of the hours worked by the licensee on 9/3/24 and 9/4/24 when she reports having cared for two enrolled children. | Violation |
| Description: 250.05(2)(c) — Staff File - Days, Hours Worked | ||
| 2024-09-05 | Per a review of attendance records and discussion with the licensee, an additional provider was required but not present to meet the staff-to-child ratio on the following dates when 3 children under the age of 2 and 5 children over the age of 2 were in care all day: 8/12/24-8/16/24, 8/19/24-8/23/24, 8/26/24-8/29/24. | Violation |
| Description: 250.055(2)(c) — Requirements For Additional Provider | ||
| 2024-09-05 | A garden hose is unrolled on the ground in the outdoor play space posing a tripping hazard. A wooden board with nails sticking out is lying on the ground in the outdoor play space. Included in a Warning Letter issued on July 17, 2024. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(e) — Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2024-09-05 | Litter including food wrappers and an empty glass drink bottle as well as a dirty rag are observed on the ground in the outdoor play space. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(m) — Premises - Condition & Repair | ||
| 2024-09-05 | The licensee has not documented completion of the required monthly fire and tornado drills for the month of August 2024. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(3)(b) — Emergency Plans - Practice | ||
| 2024-09-05 | There are no records of meals and snacks served to children available for review. The licensee reports she has not recorded any since the last monitoring visit. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(9)(j) — Meals & Snacks - Records | ||
| 2024-09-05 | A broken child's bike is observed lying on the ground in the outdoor play space. The pedal is broken and coming off, the chain and bike is rusted and the chain is coming off. The front tire is deflated and torn. | Violation |
| Description: 250.07(3)(a)2. — Play Equipment - Safe & Sturdy | ||
| 2024-06-27 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-06-27 | The childcare license has not been posted in a location where parents can see it during the hours of operation as the license has not been posted. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(2)(h) — License Posted & Visible | ||
| 2024-06-27 | The licensee failed to report a change in room usage, such as rooms not previously approved for use at least 20 working days prior to the change. Changes in room usage shall be approved by the department prior to the change. Two children enrolled in the daycare are being cared for on the second level of the home during the monitoring visit. This level has never been reported to the department as being used and has never been approved for use by the department. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(3)(h) — Report - Change In Room Usage | ||
| 2024-06-27 | There is no file available for review for Child #3 who is in the care of the center during the monitoring visit. Child #3 has attended the center since 4/1/24. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a) — Child Record - Maintenance, Availability | ||
| 2024-06-27 | Enrollment information on file for Child #1 is incomplete. There is no physician/medical facility information and the parental authorization questions have not been answered. Enrollment information on file for Child #2 is also incomplete. There is no emergency contact information or physician/medical facility information and the parental authorization questions have not been answered. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)1. — Child Record - Enrollment Information | ||
| 2024-06-27 | There is no health history information on file for Child #1 and Child #2. Child #1 has attended the center since 4/1/24. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)1m. — Child Record - Health History | ||
| 2024-06-27 | There is no documentation on file for Child #1 and Child #2 demonstrating that the child's immunization history is in compliance with s. 252.04, Stats., and ch. DHS 144. Child #1 has attended the center since 4/1/24. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(a)4m. — Child Record - Immunization History Compliance | ||
| 2024-06-27 | The daily attendance record is not current and accurate. Arrival times have not been documented for three children(Child #1, #2 #3). In addition, the licensee reports Child #1 and Child #3 attended the center on 6/24/24, 6/25/24 and 6/26/24 however she did not fill out attendance records for those days. Departure times were not recorded on 6/19/24. Attendance not filled out for 6/20/24 and 6/21/24. Per discussion with the licensee about attendance records she reports rounding the times. | Violation |
| Description: 250.04(6)(b) — Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record | ||
| 2024-06-27 | During the visit a 1-year-old child is observed playing alone on a staircase that is covered in toys. Licensors repeatedly tell the licensee this is unsafe and request she remove him from the staircase. Each child was not supervised by a provider to guide the child's behavior and activities, prevent harm, and ensure safety when the licensee reported she left her 9-year-old child in charge of caring for his 6-month-old sibling and two enrolled children, ages 20 months and 6 years while she took a shower the morning of the monitoring visit. | Violation |
| Description: 250.055(1)(a) — Supervision Of Children | ||
| 2024-06-27 | 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 however the daily attendance record was last filled out prior to 6/17/24. | Violation |
| Description: 250.055(1)(L) — Procedure - Number, Names, Whereabouts Known At All Times | ||
| 2024-06-27 | Unprotected outlets are observed in the center in areas accessible to children. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(a) — Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection | ||
| 2024-06-27 | A container of lighter fluid inside an open bag of charcoal is accessible to children on the grass in the outdoor play space. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(c) — Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children | ||
| 2024-06-27 | A large metal garden hoe with a wooden handle that is leaning on the wall in the main floor bathroom is accessible to children. Various hanging cords are accessible to children in the daycare living room. Choking hazards from an open board game box including marbles and small pieces are accessible to children during the monitoring visit. A large plastic trash bag, a pile of charcoal, 2 open bags of charcoal and a disassembled rusted grill are accessible to children on the grass in the outdoor play space. Remote with exposed AA batteries is observed inside the crib in the living room. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(e) — Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2024-06-27 | Old food crumbs and a bowl with old food and a spoon is observed on the table in the daycare living room. Old food crumbs and a dirty spoon is observed on the floor in the daycare living room. A dirty sock and dirty towel are accessible to children on the ground in the outdoor play space. Used Kleenex observed on windowsill in main daycare living room. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(2)(m) — Premises - Condition & Repair | ||
| 2024-06-27 | An enrolled child under the age of two (Child #1-age 1) is being cared for on the second level of the home during the monitoring visit. The center does not have an interconnected smoke detection system as required when children under age 2 are cared for on a level more than 6 feet above ground level. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(4)(a)2. — Smoke Detectors - Interconnected | ||
| 2024-06-27 | There is no documentation demonstrating completion of the required monthly smoke detector testing for the months of March, April and May 2024. | Violation |
| Description: 250.06(4)(a)3. — Smoke Detectors - Testing | ||
| 2024-06-27 | Play equipment is no placed so as to avoid danger of accident or collision and to permit freedom of action. A toy shelf in the daycare living room is difficult to access as a table and chairs has been placed in front of the play equipment and chairs have been stacked on top of the table. | Violation |
| Description: 250.07(3)(a)3. — Play Equipment - Placement | ||
| 2024-06-27 | Infant/toddler intake information on file for Child #2 is incomplete. | Violation |
| Description: 250.09(1)(c)1. — Infant & Toddler - Information For Providing Individualized Care | ||
| 2024-06-27 | Safety gates are not used at two open stairways when children under the age of 2 (Child #1, Child #2) are awake during the monitoring visit. The licensee's 6 month old infant (Child #2) is awake and in bed with the licensee's 9 year old during visit without the safety gate being used and a one year old (Child #1) is playing on the stair case. | Violation |
| Description: 250.09(1)(c)5. — Infant & Toddler - Use Of Safety Gates | ||
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