Brain Builders Preschool
2164 N 36TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53208-1405Childery 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
- Infants
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (4), Children's Records & Files (1), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). Of 13 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jul 8, 20256 Findings6 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5250.04(6)(a)4.b.
Child 2 does not have documentation of a follow-up health examination at least once every 2 years. The most recent heal
- Provider Training - Current Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)2.
Staff A does not have documentation of a current certificate of completion in infant and child CPR and AED use. The com
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises250.06(2)(e)
There is a wooden beam coming up off the back deck leading to the outdoor play space posing a potential tripping hazard.
- Radon - Testing, Current Providers250.06(2)(n)1.b.
A radon test was not conducted no later than 6 months after the effective date of subdivision 1. This subdivision went
- Medical Log Book - Pages And Entries250.07(6)(b)2.
The first page in the medical log book is torn out.
- Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface - Disinfection250.09(4)(b)
There are tears in the diaper changing surface exposing foam underneath which makes the diaper changing surface not easi
Feb 21, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff File - Background Check Results250.05(2)(b)
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Aug 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission Date250.11(5)(b)
7/1/2024
Jul 1, 20245 Findings5 Important
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
Staff A does not have documentation of a current biennial child abuse & neglect training. The most recent biennial chil
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises250.06(2)(e)
Loose cords are hanging down from the neighbors house which is part of the outdoor play space. These loose cords are ac
- Radon - Testing, Current Providers250.06(2)(n)1.b.
A radon test was not conducted no later than 6 months after the effective date of subdivision 1. This subdivision went
- Trampolines & Inflatable Bounce Surfaces250.07(3)(e)
A trampoline was observed in the kitchen accessible to children in care. An inflatable bounce toy was observed in the
- Medical Log Book - Pages And Entries250.07(6)(b)2.
The pages in the medical log book provided are not numbered.
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