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Just Like Home

1200 Howard St, Racine WI 53404-2816 · License #2000571052-003 · Regular Certified

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Capacity 6 childrenAges 1 mo – 14 yrLast inspected Dec 16, 2025
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Jeans, Ebony S
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1200 Howard St, Racine WI 53404-2816 · Directions

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  • Accepts Wisconsin Shares
  • Licensed for 6 children
18
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
1.8
Wisconsin average
2.3

Inspection history & violations

Source: Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, Bureau of Early Care Regulation
Dec 16, 2025 — Certification
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    202.08(2)(c) · The Indoor And Outdoor Areas Of The Home Shall Be Free Of Hazards. Potentially Dangerous Items And Materials Harmful To Children, Including Power Tools, Flammable Or Combustible Materials, Insecticides, Matches, Drugs And Any Articles Labeled Hazardous To Children Shall Be In Properly Marked Containers And Stored In Areas Inaccessible To Children.

    Provider had plastic bags in reach of children (Fixed while staff was present).

  • Violation

    202.08(12)(f)1-4 · Prior To A Child's First Day Of Attendance For Any Child In Care, Obtaining Information On A Form Prescribed By The Department With Enrollment And Health History Information, Including All Of The Following: 1. The Parents' Home And Work Phone Numbers. 2. Health History, Including Information Relating To A Child's Special Health Care Needs And Emergency Care Plan. 3. The Parents' Signed Consent For Emergency Medical Care. 4. A Name And Number To Call If The Child Requires Emergency Medical Care.

    Provider missing Child Enrollment & Health History form for child 8.

Nov 11, 2025 — Monitoring
10 violations cited · view state record
10 violations
  • Violation

    202.08(1m)(a)9. · A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Permit A Child Care Certification Worker To Have Unrestricted Access To The Premises, Including Access To Children Served, Child Records, And Any Other Materials Related To Compliance Under This Chapter.

    2nd attempt to complete unannounced visit, and did not gain entry.

  • Violation

    202.08(1m)(d) · An Operator Shall Submit A Request To The Certification Agency If The Operator Wishes To Change Any Of The Following: 1. The Hours, Days, Or Months That The Operator Provides Care. 2. The Name Of The Operator's Child Care Program. 3. The Operator's Phone Number. 4. The Operator's Physical Address. 5. Transportation Services.

    Provider transporting child care children without submitting a request.

  • Violation

    202.08(9)(b) · Before Transporting A Child, An Operator Shall Obtain Signed Permission From The Parent For Transportation And Emergency Information For Each Child.

    Provider does not have signed permissions for transportation and emergency information for each child.

  • Violation

    202.08(9)(d) · The Driver Of A Vehicle Used To Transport Children In Care Shall Be At Least 18 Years Of Age, Have At Least One Year Of Driving Experience, And Hold A Valid Driver License For The State Where The Driver Resides And For The Type Of Vehicle Driven.

    Provider has not submitted a valid driver license.

  • Violation

    202.08(9)(f)1. · Prior To The Day A Driver First Transports Children In Care, The Operator Shall Submit To The Certification Agency A Copy Of The Driving Record For Each Driver And Obtain Approval Of The Driver From The Certification Agency.

    Provider has not submitted a copy of their driving records to obtain approval from the certification agency.

  • Violation

    202.08(9)(h)1. · The Operator Shall Ensure That Each Vehicle Used To Transport Children Is Registered With The Wisconsin Department Of Transportation Or The Appropriate Authority In Another State.

    Agency unsure of the registration of the vehicle used to transport child care children on 11/11/2025.

  • Violation

    202.08(9)(h)2. · The Operator Shall Ensure That Each Vehicle Used To Transport Children Is Clean, Uncluttered, And Free Of Obstruction On The Floors, Aisles, And Seats.

    Certification agency unsure if the vehicle used to transport child care children on 11/11/25 is free from any potentially hazardous items.

  • Violation

    202.08(9)(h)3. · The Operator Shall Ensure That Each Vehicle Used To Transport Children Is In Safe Operating Condition.

    Certification agency unsure if the vehicle used to transport child care children on 11/11/25 is in safe operating condition.

  • Violation

    202.08(9)(j) · No Person May Transport A Child Under 8 Years Of Age In A Motor Vehicle, Unless The Child Is Restrained In A Child Safety Restraint System That Is Appropriate To The Child's Age And Size In Accordance With S. 347.48, Stats., And Ch. Trans 310.

    Certification agency unsure if the child care children transported on 11/11/2025 were in child restraint systems.

  • Violation

    202.08(9)(p) · A Vehicle Shall Be Equipped With A Child Safety Alarm That Prompts The Driver To Inspect The Vehicle For Children Before Exiting If All Of The Following Conditions Apply: 1. The Vehicle Is Owned Or Leased By The Operator Or A Contractor Of The Operator. 2. The Vehicle Has A Seating Capacity Of 6 Or More Passengers Plus The Driver. The Seating Capacity Of The Vehicle Shall Be As Determined By The Manufacturer. 3. The Vehicle Is Used To Transport Children In Care.

    Provider does not have a vehicle alarm.

Aug 13, 2025 — Certification
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    202.08(6)(a) · No Certified Family Child Care Operator May Have More Than 3 Children Under 7 Years Of Age Who Are Not Related To The Child Care Operator In Care At Any Given Time.

    Provider has more than 3 children under 7 years of age, not related, attending at the same time on attendance collected.

Jul 2, 2025 — Certification
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    202.08(2)(c) · The Indoor And Outdoor Areas Of The Home Shall Be Free Of Hazards. Potentially Dangerous Items And Materials Harmful To Children, Including Power Tools, Flammable Or Combustible Materials, Insecticides, Matches, Drugs And Any Articles Labeled Hazardous To Children Shall Be In Properly Marked Containers And Stored In Areas Inaccessible To Children.

    Gasoline container and grill in reach of children outside of the back door in backyard (2nd exit).

  • Violation

    202.08(12)(f)1-4 · Prior To A Child's First Day Of Attendance For Any Child In Care, Obtaining Information On A Form Prescribed By The Department With Enrollment And Health History Information, Including All Of The Following: 1. The Parents' Home And Work Phone Numbers. 2. Health History, Including Information Relating To A Child's Special Health Care Needs And Emergency Care Plan. 3. The Parents' Signed Consent For Emergency Medical Care. 4. A Name And Number To Call If The Child Requires Emergency Medical Care.

    children 1 & 2 have incomplete enrollment and health history forms (page 3).

Dec 4, 2024 — Certification
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    202.08(1m)(a)4. · A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Comply With All Laws Governing The Certified Child Care Program And Its Operation, Including S. 48.686, Stats., And Ch. Dcf 13 And Ensure That All Employees And Volunteers Comply With These Laws.

    Provider did not submit fingerprint-based background check by expected completion date on correction plan, nor follow up with a new scheduled appointment date. Letter for fingerprint-based background check was mailed from the state on 06/13/24.

Nov 20, 2024 — Certification
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    202.08(1m)(a)4. · A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Comply With All Laws Governing The Certified Child Care Program And Its Operation, Including S. 48.686, Stats., And Ch. Dcf 13 And Ensure That All Employees And Volunteers Comply With These Laws.

    Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001

Oct 4, 2024 — Certification
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    202.08(4)(e) · The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Have On File For Each Child In Care A Record Of The Child's Immunization History To Document Compliance With S. 252.04, Stats., And Ch. Dhs 144.

    Child #11 Missing Immunization Record

Sep 19, 2024 — Monitoring
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 17, 2024 — Certification
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 2, 2024 — Certification
No violations cited · view state record
Clean

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Dec 16, 2025 inspection noted: “Provider had plastic bags in reach of children (Fixed while staff was present).” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Nov 11, 2025 inspection noted: “2nd attempt to complete unannounced visit, and did not gain entry.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Aug 13, 2025 inspection noted: “Provider has more than 3 children under 7 years of age, not related, attending at the same time on attendance collected.” — what has changed since then?

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