Bridges Child Enrichment Center
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 5 Star and NAEYC accreditation. 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 5 Star (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)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
- 116
- 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 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 16 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Feb 24, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers251.06(9)(d)1.c.
On 2/24/26; toddler room failed to have a thermometer in the refrigerator.
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
The center failed to update the under 2 intake form for two infants.
Nov 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
The program self reported that on 10/28/25 a four and a half year old child was left within the hallway bathroom while t
Sep 9, 20256 Findings6 Important
- Report - Change In Room Usage251.04(3)(h)
The program failed to notify the department of a change in room usage for the Poplar room. The room has been split into
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Based on record review on 9/9/25 according to the Staff Record Checklist Staff Member D failed to have biennial child ab
- Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces251.06(11)(b)5.
Based on observation the wood chips on the preschool playground failed to meet the minimum requirements of 9 inches. The
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Individual Bedding251.07(4)(d)
Based on observation on 9/9/25 two children failed to have blankets at nap time.
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
Based on record review on 9/9/25 within the Poplar Room medication was on the premise without a parent authorization for
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
Based on record review on 9/9/25 within the Infant Classroom the 5 out of 8 intakes failed to be updated within 3 months
Feb 12, 20256 Findings6 Important
- Parent Notification - Minor Injury251.04(4)(a)3.
Based on a complaint investigation a child received an injury to the lip on
- Child Record - Enrollment Information251.04(6)(a)1.
Based on record review on 2/12/25 according to the Child Record Checklist Child 1 failed to have a enrollment form on fi
- Child Record - Alternate Arrival / Release Agreement251.04(6)(a)5.
Based on record review on 2/12/25, according to the Child Record Checklist Child 1 failed to have a alternate arrival/re
- Child Record - Health History251.04(6)(a)6.
Based on record review on 2/12/25 according to the Child Record Checklist Child 1 failed to have a Health History form o
- Child Record - Physical Examination251.04(6)(a)8.
Based on record review according to the Child Checklist Child 1 failed to have a Child Health Report on file.
- Medical Log - Injury In Care251.07(6)(dm)3.b.
Based on a complaint investigation a child received an injury to the lip on
Aug 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
Based on record review within the poplar classroom a staff members two children were not signed into care. 10 children w