Blooming Minds Child Dev Ctr Llc
5731 NORTHWESTERN AVE, CALEDONIA, WI 53406-1415Childery 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 3 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 3 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
- 87
- 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 6 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). Of 13 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
May 21, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Feb 20, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Feb 12, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces251.06(11)(b)5.
Inadequate mulch under tire swing, slide and climbing walls
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
Bleach spray and toilet bowl cleaner accessible in the open bathroom of the Sunflower room
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
No six month review of medical log book documented
- Child Safety Restraint System251.08(6)(a)
No booster seats for transported children still requiring them by rule
Oct 1, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
16 children on two year old tracking but 15 children present in the room
- Emergencies - Practice Written Plans251.06(3)(b)2.
No emergency plan practice performed in August or September of 2025
- Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Testing251.06(4)(jm)2.
No documented drills or testing of the smoke detection system conducted in August or September of 2025
- Infant & Toddler - Soft Materials In Cribs251.09(1)(L)
Four month old child observed in crib with untucked blanket wrapped around here and another balled up untucked blanket o
May 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff D did not have a completed CPR certificate in file for review during monitoring visit
Jan 10, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
Plug-ins were observed around center in outlets accessible to children. Also, dawn dish liquid was accessible to childre
- Food Storage - Safety251.06(9)(d)1.
Thermometers in refrigerator and freezer were not at the required temperature
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