ZARUBA FAMILY CHILD CARE

APPLETON, WILICENSED FAMILYLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data

Capacity8

Hours-05:00 PM (Jan-Dec)

Est. price$1,606/mo

Contact information

Address1033 W Spencer St, Appleton, WI, 54914-5317

CityAPPLETON, WI 54914-5317

Phone920-749-0041

Operating details

Hours-05:00 PM (Jan-Dec)

Capacity8

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/1/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

High0
Medium-High2
Medium0
Medium-Low0
Low0

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Location

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1033 W Spencer St, Appleton, WI, 54914-5317, APPLETON, WI 54914-5317

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Questions to ask on a tour

Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.

This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/1/2025

High0
Medium-High2
Medium0
Medium-Low0
Low0

2025

Medium-High risk4/1/2025
Smoke Detectors - Testing (250.06(4)(a)3.)
Based on record review on 4/1/25 the program failed to test the smoke alarms monthly in the 2025 year. The program failed to test the smoke detectors in the months of January, February and March. Rule 250.06(4)(a)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
Medium-High risk4/1/2025
Emergency Plans - Practice (250.06(3)(b))
Based on record review on 4/1/25 the program failed to practice and document emergency plans and drills in the 2025 year. The program failed to practice and document fire drills in the months of January, February and March. Rule 250.06(3)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.

2Total Violations

0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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Review the detailed violations listed above.
Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.

Estimated monthly cost

$1,606/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

Typical prices in Wisconsin run about $1,231/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Wisconsin by age group.

About this daycare

Location: APPLETON
Capacity: 8
Type: LICENSED FAMILY

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