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Sunshine's Love

5060 N 84Th St, Milwaukee WI 53225-4205 · License #2000589392-001 · Licensed Family

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Capacity 8 childrenAges 1 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Jul 8, 2026
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Griffin, Dorothy
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5060 N 84Th St, Milwaukee WI 53225-4205 · Directions

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  • Accepts Wisconsin Shares
  • Licensed for 8 children
45
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Wisconsin DCF
10
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
4.5
Wisconsin average
2.3

Inspection history & violations

Source: Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, Bureau of Early Care Regulation
Jul 8, 2026 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
Jan 8, 2026 — Licensing
6 violations cited · view state record
6 violations
  • Violation

    250.04(6)(a)4.b. · Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5

    Child 3 did not have documentation of a physical exam completed in the previous two years.

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  • Violation

    250.05(4)(c)4. · Continuing Education - Documentation Of 12 Month Period

    Staff A did not have documentation on file of having completed 15 hours of continuing education in 2025.

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  • Violation

    250.06(2)(c) · Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children

    A product labeled "keep out of reach of children" was accessible on the sink in the bathroom.

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  • Violation

    250.06(2)(m) · Premises - Condition & Repair

    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.

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  • Violation

    250.06(2)(c) · Violation

    (Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children ) on 1/8/2026 : A product labeled "keep out of reach of children" was accessible on the sink in the bathroom.

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  • Violation

    250.06(2)(m) · Violation

    (Premises - Condition & Repair ) on 1/8/2026 : 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.

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Jun 11, 2025 — Licensing
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    250.05(2)(b) · Staff File - Background Check Results

    Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001

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  • Violation

    250.05(2)(b) · Violation

    (Staff File - Background Check Results ) on 6/11/2025 : Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001

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May 20, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    250.05(2)(b) · Violation

    (Staff File - Background Check Results ) on 5/20/2025 : Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001

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Mar 13, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    250.05(2)(b) · Violation

    (Staff File - Background Check Results ) on 3/13/2025 : Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001

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Feb 21, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    250.05(2)(b) · Violation

    (Staff File - Background Check Results ) on 2/21/2025 : Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001

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Feb 20, 2025 — Licensing
21 violations cited · view state record
21 violations
  • Violation

    250.04(2)(i)1.b. · Department Notices Posted

    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.

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  • Violation

    250.04(3)(b) · Report - Damage To Premises

    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.

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  • Violation

    250.04(6)(a)4.a. · Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2

    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.

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  • Violation

    250.04(6)(b) · Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record

    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.

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  • Violation

    250.05(3)(e)2. · Provider Training - Current Cpr Certificate

    The licensee has failed to maintain a current CPR certification. The licensee's most recent training expired on November 5, 2024.

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  • Violation

    250.055(1)(L) · Procedure - Number, Names, Whereabouts Known At All Times

    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.

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  • Violation

    250.06(2)(c) · Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children

    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.

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  • Violation

    250.06(2)(e) · Potential Source Of Harm On Premises

    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.

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  • Violation

    250.06(2)(m) · Premises - Condition & Repair

    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.

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  • Violation

    250.06(4)(a)1. · Smoke Detectors

    The smoke detector located in the basement is heard "chirping" during the visit indicating it is not in good operating condition.

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  • Violation

    250.06(9)(b) · Dishwashing & Single-Use Items

    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.

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  • Violation

    250.06(9)(h) · Meals & Snacks - Minimum Meal Requirements

    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.

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  • Violation

    250.06(9)(j) · Meals & Snacks - Records

    Records of meals and snack served to children are kept in a notebook however none of the records are dated.

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  • Violation

    250.07(2)(c) · Child Guidance - Prohibited Actions

    The licensee is observed picking Child #2 (age 13 months) up by one arm to move him across the floor.

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  • Violation

    250.07(7)(f) · Pets & Animals - Food Area Restrictions

    An animal food bowl containing dog food placed on the floor in the kitchen is accessible to children.

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  • Violation

    250.09(1)(c)1. · Infant & Toddler - Information For Providing Individualized Care

    Infant & Toddler Intake information has not been completed for Child #1.

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  • Violation

    250.04(3)(b) · Violation

    (Report - Damage To Premises ) on 2/20/2025 : 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.

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  • Violation

    250.04(6)(b) · Violation

    (Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record ) on 2/20/2025 : 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.

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  • Violation

    250.06(2)(c) · Violation

    (Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children ) on 2/20/2025 : 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.

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  • Violation

    250.06(2)(e) · Violation

    (Potential Source Of Harm On Premises ) on 2/20/2025 : 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.

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  • Violation

    250.06(2)(m) · Violation

    (Premises - Condition & Repair ) on 2/20/2025 : 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.

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Aug 14, 2024 — Licensing
12 violations cited · view state record
12 violations
  • Violation

    250.04(3)(c) · Report - Construction, Remodeling

    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.

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  • Violation

    250.04(6)(a)1.e. · Child Record - Enrollment Information - Other Emergency Contact

    There is no emergency contact information on file for Child #1-3.

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  • Violation

    250.04(6)(a)4.a. · Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2

    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.

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  • Violation

    250.06(2)(a) · Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection

    An unprotected outlet is accessible to children in the nap/play room.

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  • Violation

    250.06(2)(e) · Potential Source Of Harm On Premises

    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.

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  • Violation

    250.06(2)(m) · Premises - Condition & Repair

    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.

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  • Violation

    250.06(9)(e) · Leftover Food

    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.

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  • Violation

    250.06(9)(g) · Meals & Snacks - Intervals

    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.

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  • Violation

    250.06(9)(h) · Meals & Snacks - Minimum Meal Requirements

    Minimum USDA meal requirements were not met when oatmeal was served for breakfast. A fruit or vegetable component was required but not served.

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  • Violation

    250.06(9)(j) · Meals & Snacks - Records

    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.

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  • Violation

    250.09(1)(c)1. · Infant & Toddler - Information For Providing Individualized Care

    There is no Infant/Toddler Intake information on file for Child #1.

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  • Violation

    250.06(2)(e) · Violation

    (Potential Source Of Harm On Premises ) on 8/14/2024 : 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.

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Jul 8, 2024 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 3, 2024 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Jan 8, 2026 inspection noted: “Child 3 did not have documentation of a physical exam completed in the previous two years.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Jun 11, 2025 inspection noted: “Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The May 20, 2025 inspection noted: “(Staff File - Background Check Results ) on 5/20/2025 : Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, Bureau of Early Care Regulation · Source records · Report an error