Brilliant Sunflowers Childcare
6642 N 81ST ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53223-5512Childery 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
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- 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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (8), Building & Premises Safety (6), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). None of the 29 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 17, 202514 Findings14 Important
- Hours, Days, Months Of Operation250.04(1)(c)
Center operated outside licensed hours. On 5/29/25 one child is signed in at 5:53am and two children are signed in at 5
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Medical Contact250.04(6)(a)1.f
Child #3's file does not list an address for physician/medical facility.
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Authorized Pickup250.04(6)(a)1.g
Child #2 file does not have a person authorized to call/receive the child.
- Child Record - Alternate Arrival / Release Agreement250.04(6)(a)3.
Child #5 who takes the bus to and from the center does not have an alternative arrival form on file.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2250.04(6)(a)4.a.
Child #3 does not have a physical on file and has been enrolled for more than 3 months.
- Child Record - Immunization History Compliance250.04(6)(a)4m.
Child #3 does not have documentation of immunizations on file at the center and has been enrolled for more than 30 days.
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
Some attendance records were not accurate based on report from licensee. Past attendance records reviewed for June and J
- Staff File - Days, Hours Worked250.05(2)(c)
There is no documentation of staff days and hours worked for the week of 9/1/25 and 9/8/25.
- Provider Training - Current Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)2.
Staff A does not have documentation of current CPR/AED training. The CPR on file expired on March 6, 2025.
- Radon - Testing, Current Providers250.06(2)(n)1.b.
Center has not conducted required Radon test that was due in September 2023.
- Emergency Plans - Practice250.06(3)(b)
The center did not conduct a fire or tornado drill in May, June, July or August.
- Smoke Detectors - Testing250.06(4)(a)3.
The smoke detectors were not tested in May, June, July or August.
- Play Equipment - Safe & Sturdy250.07(3)(a)2.
The roof on a Tykes playhouse is not secured to the top of the house. Half of the roof is off, sitting inside the playh
- Trampolines & Inflatable Bounce Surfaces250.07(3)(e)
There is a small child's trampoline in the outdoor play space accessible to children.
Apr 24, 202514 Findings14 Important
- Monitoring Results Posted250.04(2)(i)1.a.
The previous noncompliance statement and correction plan dated 4/24/24 is not posted.
- Report - Damage To Premises250.04(3)(b)
Licensee stated the center was closed on 4/17/25 and 4/18/25 due to a pipe bursting, having backed up sewage and needing
- Child Record - Maintenance, Availability250.04(6)(a)
There were no childrens files available for review at the time of the visit.
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
There was no attendance for two children who were present at the time of the visit.
- Staff File - Maintenance & Availability250.05(2)
There was no staff record available for review at the time of the visit.
- Staff File - Days, Hours Worked250.05(2)(c)
There is no documentation of days and hours worked to meet ratio for review at the time of the visit.
- Procedure - Number, Names, Whereabouts Known At All Times250.055(1)(L)
The was no child tracking for the two children who were present at the center.
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises250.06(2)(e)
There is a loose cord in the back bedroom on the floor from an infant swing. Loose cords are a strangulation hazard.
- Radon - Testing, Current Providers250.06(2)(n)1.b.
The center does not have documentation of having tested for Radon levels which was required by September 2023.
- Exits - Unobstructed250.06(7)(a)1.
The front door exit was blocked by small riding toys.
- Play Equipment - Safe & Sturdy250.07(3)(a)2.
Several of the Little Tykes play equipment located in the outdoor play space are not safe as they are stacked on top of
- Play Equipment - Condition250.07(3)(a)4.
There is a pile of children's play equipment at the back of the play space. Some of the equipment is broken and dirty.
- Trampolines & Inflatable Bounce Surfaces250.07(3)(e)
There is a small trampoline in the outdoor play space accessible to children.
- Infant & Toddler - Crib & Playpen Mattresses250.09(1)(c)2.
The mattress in the Pack N Play is not tight fitting, causing a gap between the mattress and the side of the Pack N Play
Mar 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission Date250.11(5)(b)
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