Beautiful Minds
1229 N 31ST ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53208-2941Childery 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 6
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (7), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (4), and Children's Records & Files (3). None of the 30 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Dec 16, 202520 Findings20 Important
- Each Certified Operator And Each Provider Shall Comply With202.08(1)(b)3.d.
The operator's CPR has expired.
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Commun202.08(12)(c)
Children #1,#2, #3, #5, #6 and #8's file were missing a written contract that specifies the charge for child care servic
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Commun202.08(12)(d)
Children #1,#2, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #8 were missing written documentation indicating whether ongoing communication was ma
- Prior To A Child's First Day Of Attendance For Any Child In202.08(12)(f)1-4
1. The Parents' Home And Work Phone Numbers.
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Commun202.08(12)(g)
Child # 4 and 5 were missing the intake for children under 2 year old form on file during the onsite visit.
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Commun202.08(12)(i)
Children #1,#2, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #8 were missing written documentation indicating whether the operator discussed with
- A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Permit A Child Care C202.08(1m)(a)9.
The operator had a dog in the basement which she was unable to put in a cage or away. The certifier had no access to th
- A One-Unit Or Two-Unit Residential Building Shall Have A Fun202.08(2)(am)1.
Unable to to check if the carbon monoxide detector in the basement was functional due to the dog in the basement during
- The Home Shall Have A Functional Smoke Detector On Each Floo202.08(2)(ar)
Unable to to check if the smoke detector in the basement was functional due to the dog in the basement during the onsite
- The Indoor And Outdoor Areas Of The Home Shall Be Free Of Ha202.08(2)(c)
Claritin was store on the shelf that was accessible to children.
- The Premises, Furnishings, And Equipment Shall Be Free From202.08(2)(f)
A large pack and play was filled with several large black trash bags and miscellaneous items used for storage.
- Smoking Is Prohibited Anywhere On The Premises Or In A Vehic202.08(2)(k)
An ashtray with remaining end of cigarettes were found on the front porch accessible to children.
- Pets In The Home Shall Be Tolerant Of Children And Vaccinate202.08(2)(m)1.
There were no current rabies vaccination documentation for the cat in the home.
- For Each Child Under 2 Years Of Age, A Report Of A Physical202.08(4)(a)1.
Children #4 and #5 were missing physical examination report on file and a follow-up health examination at least once eve
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Have On File For Eac202.08(4)(e)
Children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, and #8 were missing immunization history record on file.
- An Operator Shall Have A Written Plan For Taking Appropriate202.08(4m)(a)1.
The operator still did not have a written emergency plan for taking appropriate action in the event of emergencies.
- An Operator's Emergency Plan Shall Include Procedures For Al202.08(4m)(a)1.a-c
B. Communication And Reunification With Families.
- The Emergency Plan Under Subd. 1. Shall Be Reviewed Periodi202.08(4m)(a)2.
The operator does not have an emergency plan that she reviewed periodically and practiced as specified in the plan.
- An Operator Shall Have A Written Plan To Prevent And Respond202.08(4m)(b)
The operator does not have a written plan to prevent and respond to food and other allergy-related emergencies.
- The Home Shall Have A List Of Emergency Numbers Posted In A202.08(4m)(d)2.
The operator did not have a list of emergency number posted in a location known to her. The operator had to search for
Jul 16, 202510 Findings10 Important
- All Records Required Under This Chapter For Certification Pu202.08(15)(b)
The operator was not able to provide children's file for four of the seven childcare children present during the visit.
- For Each Child Under 2 Years Of Age, A Report Of A Physical202.08(4)(a)1.
Children #4 and #5 were missing physical examination report on file.
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Have On File For Eac202.08(4)(e)
Children #1, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 were missing immunization history record on file.
- A Child Care Provider Shall Wash His Or Her Hands With Soap202.08(4)(g)
The operator did not wash her hands after diapering a child.
- An Operator Shall Have A Written Plan For Taking Appropriate202.08(4m)(a)1.
The operator does not have an written plan for taking appropriate action in the event of an emergency including a tornad
- An Operator's Emergency Plan Shall Include Procedures For Al202.08(4m)(a)1.a-c
B. Communication And Reunification With Families.
- The Emergency Plan Under Subd. 1. Shall Be Reviewed Periodi202.08(4m)(a)2.
The operator does not have an emergency plan that she reviewed periodically and practiced as specified in the plan.
- An Operator Shall Have A Written Plan To Prevent And Respond202.08(4m)(b)
The operator did not have a written plan to prevent and respond to food and other allergy-related emergencies.
- An Operator Shall Designate An Emergency Back-Up Provider.202.08(4m)(c)
The operator does not have a designated emergency back-up provider.
- The Home Shall Have A List Of Emergency Numbers Posted In A202.08(4m)(d)2.
There was no list of emergencies number posted during the visit, the operator was not able to locate it.
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