Brightminds Childcare and Preschool
1100 LINDEN DR, HOLMEN, WI 54636-2508Childery 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
- Infants
- Licensed capacity
- 74
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 7 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (5), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4). Of 16 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Feb 26, 20262 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Child Guidance - Prohibited Actions251.07(2)(e)
During the course of a self report and complaint investigation a video shows that on 2/11/26 a child care worker grab a
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
At least one child care teacher shall supervise each group of children. On 2/11/26 it was observed on video that childre
Nov 5, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
The center self-reported that on 11/4/25 a child was not closely supervised by child care workers who were within sight
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
On November 4, 2025, the center's tracking procedure failed when staff did not know the whereabouts of one child for app
Oct 29, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
During the course of a complaint investigation and a review of one week of attendance records, the center does not have
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff C was missing documentation of having received training within the past two years on child abuse and neglect laws,
- Group Size - Maximum251.055(2)(a)
During the course of a complaint investigation, review of one week of attendance records combined with staff statements,
- Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum251.055(2)(b)
During the course of a complaint investigation a review of one week of attendance records showed the Tulips room was out
- Indoor Space - Square Footage Per Child251.06(7)(a)
The room capacity for the Daisies room is 8 children. During the course of a complaint investigation a review of attenda
Oct 8, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
During the course of a complaint investigation and a review of two weeks of attendance records, the center does not have
- Mixed-Age Group - Staff-To-Child Ratio251.055(2)(c)
During the course of a complaint investigation and a review of the attendance records, staff-to-child ratios were not be
- Mixed Age Group With Children Under Age 2 - Group Size251.055(2)(d)
During the course of a complaint investigation and a review of the attendance records, on 9/26/25 there were 4 children
- Indoor Space - Square Footage Per Child251.06(7)(a)
The room capacity for the Daisies room is 8 children. During the course of a complaint investigation and a review of att
Sep 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home251.09(3)(a)2.
Per rule, child care workers shall ensure that food and formula (including breast milk) are labeled with the child's nam
Aug 20, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Jun 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Exits & Passageways - Unobstructed, Minimum Width251.06(4)(d)
Exits and passageways shall have a minimum clear width of 3 feet and be unobstructed by furniture or other objects. Dire
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