Brainiacs Child Dev Center Llc
3924 W FOND DU LAC AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53216-3643Childery 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
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 28
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (3), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (3). None of the 30 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 17, 202617 Findings17 Important
- Staff Record - Personal Information251.05(2)(a)1.
Staff B's file does not contain education, position, previous work experience in child care, or a name, address and tele
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff B who has been employed for more than 30 days does not have a physical on file.
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
The child tracking sheets which contain the documentation of staff's days and hours worked to meet ratio do not have the
- Staff Record - Continuing Education251.05(2)(a)7.
Staff A, Staff B and Staff C do not have any continuing education for 2025.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff C does not have current training in Child Abuse and Neglect. The last training on file expired in 11/24.
- Child Care Teacher - Entry-Level Training251.05(3)(f)3.
Staff B who is listed as a lead teacher does not have any qualifications to be a lead teacher.
- Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document251.05(4)(a)
There is no orientation on file for Staff B who has been employed for more than a week.
- Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children251.055(1)(b)
At the time of the visit there was no lead teacher qualified in the infant room.
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
The child tracking was not accurate in the infant room. Three children were present however 5 children were listed on t
- Food Storage - Refrigeration Units251.06(9)(d)1.b.
The refrigerator does not have a thermometer.
- Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers251.06(9)(d)1.c.
The freezer does not have a thermometer.
- Menus - Plan251.07(5)(a)5.b.
The menu is not dated.
- Medical Log - Pages & Entries251.07(6)(dm)2.
There are skipped lines between entries in the medical log book.
- Driver Record - Obtain & Review251.08(4)(c)1.
Staff A does not have a current driving record on file. The driving record is dated March 2024, therefore a new driving
- Vehicle Inspection Report251.08(5)(b)
There is no current vehicle inspection for the van that is being used to transport children. The vehicle inspection on
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
Four infant and toddler intake forms reviewed have not been updated in the last three months.
- Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home251.09(3)(a)2.
A can of formula brought from home is not dated.
Oct 21, 20258 Findings8 Important
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure251.06(11)(b)7.
There is a fence panel missing near the corner of the outdoor play space. The gap where the fence panel is missing meas
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
Toilet bowl cleaning pads were observed in unlocked cabinets underneath sinks in both bathrooms used by children. This
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
There is flaking paint on a wall in outdoor play space.
- Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills251.06(3)(b)4.
A fire drill was practiced, but not documented for March-September 2025.
- Fire Extinguishers - Operable, Inspected, Labeled251.06(4)(a)
The annual fire extinguisher inspection tag on a fire extinguisher hanging on the wall in the school age classroom is fr
- Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Testing251.06(4)(jm)2.
Smoke detector testing is not documented for March-September 2025.
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
Injury record reviews are not documented in the medical log book every 6 months as required. The most recent injury rec
- Driver Record - Obtain & Review251.08(4)(c)1.
Staff A, identified as the driver, does not have documentation of a current annual driving record. The most recent driv
Nov 4, 20245 Findings5 Important
- Child Record - Health History251.04(6)(a)6.
Child 2 does not have documentation in the health history and emergency care plan on whether or not Child 2 has any docu
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff A, Staff C and Staff D do not have documentation of a completed physical examination within 30 days after Staff A,
- Meal Prep Personnel - Training251.05(3)(gr)3.a.
Staff A and Staff C, identified as meal preparation staff, do not have documentation of completion of at least 4 hours o
- Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces251.06(11)(b)5.
The energy-absorbing surface (mulch/wood chips) were not at a depth of 9 inches underneath swings and a slide in the out
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection251.06(2)(b)
There is an electrical outlet in the infant room missing an electrical outlet cover guard.
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