Bright Beginnings Academy for Kids
363 S MAIN ST, FOND DU LAC, WI 54935Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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 4 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
- 69
- 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 4 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Hazardous Materials Handling (3), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (2). None of the 30 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jan 20, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Supply Of Bandages, Tape & Band-Aids251.07(6)(j)5.
In the Infants' Room, the first aid kit did not contain bandages.
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
In the Infants Room, one of the children's intake forms has not been updated in the past 3 months.
Jul 29, 20256 Findings6 Important
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
On July 17, 2025, in the two's room, the center failed to note some of the children's dates of birth on the attendance
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
On July 29, 2025, staff member A had a physical examination that indicated that they were not free of symptoms of illn
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
The center did not have the abusive head trauma prevention training information on filed for staff members C, and G.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
The center did not have the CPR certificates on file for staff member G.
- Mixed-Age Group - Staff-To-Child Ratio251.055(2)(c)
Based on attendance records, on 07/17/2025, the two year old room was over the staff to child ratio between 7:33 a.m. an
- Mixed Age Group With Children Under Age 2 - Group Size251.055(2)(d)
Based on attendance records, on 07/17/2025, the two year old's room was over the allowable group size between 7:33 a.m.
Jul 28, 20259 Findings9 Important
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
The floors in the 2.5 and 3.5 year old's room were dirty and stained, and the area rugs were also dirty. The school age
- Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Testing251.06(4)(jm)2.
The center did not have information on file to show that the fire detection and prevention systems had been monitored by
- Indoor Equipment - Safety251.07(3)(a)
Several cots in the storage room and in the storage closet were stretched out and warped.
- Cleanliness Of Furnishings, Toys, Equipment251.07(3)(i)
The stroller in the storage room was dirty, stained and full of debris and also the red wagon was dirty .
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Individual Bedding251.07(4)(d)
In the 3 year old's' room, several children were sleeping in cots, but they didn't have blankets.
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanli251.07(4)(e)
Several cot covers in the storage room and in the 3 year old's room were worn.
- Meals & Snacks - Requirements251.07(5)(a)1.
Based on staff interviews, the center ran out of milk during breakfast twice during two separate Mondays.
- Infant & Toddler - Crib Mattresses & Coverings251.09(1)(j)
Several mattress covers in the infants' room were not tight fitting around the mattresses.
- Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection251.09(4)(a)3.
Based on observation, the changing table in the two year olds' room was dirty on the surface and in the area under the c
May 21, 202513 Findings13 Important
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
In the twos room, on 05/21/2025, the attendance sheet did not have the children's date of of birth.
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
The program did not have a physical examination on file for staff member A after 30 days of employment.
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
On May 21st, in the twos room, one of the teachers did not sign the attendance sheet.
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
The center did not have the Abusive Head Trauma Prevention training on file for staff member A.
- Toilets & Washbasins - Use Of Steps Or Blocks251.06(10)(e)
In the 2.5 to 3.5 room, the steps for the children to reach the sink were missing, the children were using a chair to st
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection251.06(2)(b)
In the school age room and in the twos room, there were electric outlets without covers.
- Telephones & Emergency Phone Numbers251.06(2)(f)
The emergency numbers list was not posted in the school age room, in the 2.5 to 3.5 room, and in the twos' room. Based o
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
The rug in the school age room was not clean and there were several books with torn pages. The school age room's floor t
- Cleaning Aids - Equipment251.06(2)(m)
There was a broom accessible to the children in the school age room.
- Garbage Containers - Construction & Disposal Schedule251.06(2)(n)
The garbage can in the school age room did not have a lid. In the 2.5 to 3.5 year olds room, the hands free garbage can
- Indoor Space - Storage251.06(7)(b)
Outside the infants' room there were used children's bottles stored in car seats.
- Equipment - Quantity For Indoors251.07(3)(b)2.
Based on observation, there were not enough toys and other age appropriate materials for the children in the 2.5 and 3.5
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanli251.07(4)(e)
The bedding and sleeping bags in the cubbies in the hallway were not properly stored, several children's bedding were in
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