Bright Minds Learning Academy
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.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
- 79
- 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 8 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), and Children's Records & Files (2). Of 25 total findings, 4 were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
Feb 24, 20264 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Documentation that indicates a child care background check was completed and indicates a person is eligible to work in a
- Child Record - Enrollment Information251.04(6)(a)1.
Documentation of authorized person and emergency contact information was incomplete for Child 2 and Child 3.
- Child Record - Field Trip Authorization251.04(6)(a)4.
Documentation of authorization from the parent for the child to participate in transported and walking field trips was n
- Emergencies - Staff Responsibilities251.06(3)(b)3.
During conversation with staff, Staff B indicated they are not aware of their duties during an emergency, which included
Dec 1, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Report - Damage To Premises251.04(3)(b)
The center failed to report fire damage to the radiator, in the infant classroom, within 24 hours after the occurrence.
- Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home251.09(3)(a)2.
The center failed to ensure that a bottle and a can of formula brought from home was labeled with the child's name, date
Oct 9, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Washrooms - Sanitary Conditions251.06(10)(dm)1.
The girl's bathroom was not maintained in a sanitary condition when there was unflushed urine in one of the toilets duri
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Sleeping Surfaces - Children Under 1251.07(4)(c)
Sleeping children, under one year of age, were not placed at least 2 feet from other children napping, in the infant cla
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Sleeping Surfaces - Children 1 And Ol251.07(4)(cm)
Sleeping children, over one year of age, were not placed at least 2 feet from other children napping, in the toddler cla
Aug 13, 20259 Findings9 Important
- Staff Record - High School Diploma251.05(2)(a)5.
Documentation of high school diploma or its equivalent was not observed for Staff C.
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
Documentation of days and hours worked, and in which classroom, when staff was included in ratio was not maintained when
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Documentation of training in preventing abusive head trauma was not observed for Staff D.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Documentation of current CPR training with the use of AED was not observed for Staff A and Staff B.
- Assistant Child Care Teacher - Supervision251.05(3)(g)1.
An assistant child care teacher was observed providing care to a group of children without the supervision of a child ca
- Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children251.055(1)(b)
An assistant child care teacher was observed providing sole care and supervision to a group of children in the toddler c
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
Lysol spray was observed on a shelf in the school-age classroom.
- Fire Extinguishers - Operable, Inspected, Labeled251.06(4)(a)
The fire extinguisher in the kitchen was not inspected or serviced since November 2023.
- Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers251.06(9)(d)1.c.
There were no thermometers observed in the refrigerator or freezer in the kitchen.
Mar 13, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Feb 21, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001, Individual 002
Feb 7, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
Documentation of current and accurate attendance was not maintained in the center when 11 children were present and 10 w
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
A child walked into a classroom unattended.
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
Tracking was not accurate in the preschool room when 6 children were present and only 5 were listed as being present in
- Prohibited Actions - Verbal251.07(2)(e)2.
The child care teacher in the preschool room threatened to call the grandmother of a child who did not follow a directio
Nov 20, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001