Ambitious Minds Learning Center
8715-17 W FOND DU LAC AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53225-2014Childery Rating: 3/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.3 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 2 Star. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Wisconsin's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Wisconsin caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:4, and preschool ratios at 1:13. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 15 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- YoungStar 2 Star (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 49
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Children's Records & Files (1). Of 13 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Sep 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission251.11(4)(b)
5/12/2025
May 12, 20256 Findings6 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5251.04(6)(a)8.b.
Child 1 does not have documentation of a follow-up health examination at least once every 2 years as required. The most
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff A does not have documentation of a physical examination report within 30 days after Staff A was hired.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff B does not have documentation of training on child abuse and neglect reporting requirements within one week after
- Meal Prep Personnel - Training251.05(3)(gr)3.a.
Staff C, observed preparing lunch during the visit, does not have documentation of an annual one hour training in kitche
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
2 children were transitioning from the outdoor play space to the infant room during the visit. Only 1 child was marked
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
A 7 month old child was observed sleeping in a crib with a pacifier with a string and beads attached spelling out the ch
Feb 25, 20253 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
During a complaint investigation visit on 2/25/25, a person listed in the complaint was observed preparing lunch. This
- Current, Accurate Information251.04(2)(c)
the licensee reported during a complaint investigation visit on 2/19/2025 that a person identified in a complaint does n
- Meal Prep Personnel - Training251.05(3)(gr)3.a.
Staff A, identified as meal preparation staff and observed preparing lunch during a visit on 02/25/25, does not have doc
Feb 6, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Health, Safety & Welfare Of Children251.04(2)(m)
Licensee reported 2 yr old injured 8/23/24 and a 2-yr old injured 9/9/24 -same teacher. Per Licensee, teacher provided n
- Parent Notification251.04(4)(a)2.
On 09/09/24 a child fell off a swing at the park before lunch. Per sheriff report, a worker from another classroom repor
- Medical Log - Observation Or Evidence Of Injury251.07(6)(dm)3.a.
On 9/9/24, a child sustained an injury. A teacher said it happened at a park and that the child fell off a swing. This
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