Bright Star Academy
9625 W METCALF PL, MILWAUKEE, WI 53222-2656Childery 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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:13 26
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 (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 8 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Nov 12, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Monitoring Results Posted250.04(2)(i)1.a.
The monitoring results from the last visit were not posted on the parent board for review.
- Differences Of Elevation - Protective Railings250.06(2)(g)
The door to the basement was unlocked and accessible to children.
- Premises - Condition & Repair250.06(2)(m)
The fence had loose slats and was not sturdy in the outdoor place.
- Trampolines & Inflatable Bounce Surfaces250.07(3)(e)
There was a trampoline in the outdoor play space accessible to children.
Jun 11, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff File - Background Check Results250.05(2)(b)
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
May 20, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff File - Background Check Results250.05(2)(b)
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Dec 13, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Child Record - Consent For Emergency Medical Treatment250.04(6)(a)5.
There was no documentation of an emergency medical consent for Child 1.
- Radon - Testing250.06(2)(n)1.a.
There was no documentation of a Radon test conducted for the center.
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