Developing Great Minds Childcare
8204 W BRENTWOOD AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53223-5531Childery 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8 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 Children's Records & Files (7), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). Of 21 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 27, 20268 Findings8 Important
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Other Emergency Cont250.04(6)(a)1.e.
Documentation of a person to be notified in an emergency when a parent cannot be reached immediately was not observed fo
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
The licensee failed to maintain a current, accurate record of daily attendance that includes the actual time of arrival
- Provider Training - Current Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)2.
Documentation of current CPR certification with the use of AED was not observed for Staff A.
- Continuing Education - Requirement & Training Topics250.05(4)(c)1.
Documentation of at least 15 hours of qualifying continuing education was not observed for Staff A and Staff B.
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure250.06(11)(b)4.
There were gaps/open areas, greater than 4 inches, in the fence at the back of the outdoor play space.
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children250.06(2)(c)
There was a bottle of Lysol, labeled "Keep out of reach of children," in the front room on a shelf and a bottle of Lysol
- Medical Log Book - Pages And Entries250.07(6)(b)2.
An entry in the medical log book was not dated and did not contain the signature or initials of the person making the en
- Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling250.07(6)(f)1.b.
The center was in possession of a container of hydrocortisone cream that did not contain the child's name and dosage inf
Jul 7, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Monitoring Results Posted250.04(2)(i)1.a.
The current licensing statement of compliance was not posted in the center.
- Time-Outs - Not Isolated250.07(2)(b)2.d
A child was isolated, behind the front door, during the monitoring visit while on time-out.
- Infant & Toddler - Information For Providing Individualized250.09(1)(c)1.
Documentation of complete developmental information for children under 2 years of age was not observed for all children
Feb 21, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff File - Background Check Results250.05(2)(b)
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Oct 30, 20249 Findings1 Critical8 Important
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children250.06(2)(c)
A container of disinfectant wipes was observed on the floor of the bathroom and accessible to children in care.
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Parent Contact Info250.04(6)(a)1.d.
Documentation of complete contact information for a parent was not observed for a child.
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Other Emergency Cont250.04(6)(a)1.e.
Documentation of an emergency contact was not observed for a child.
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Medical Contact250.04(6)(a)1.f
Documentation of complete medical facility/physician information was not observed for a child.
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Authorized Pickup250.04(6)(a)1.g
Documentation of a person authorized to receive a child was not observed for a child and was incomplete for another chil
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2250.04(6)(a)4.a.
Documentation of an updated health exam for a child under the age of 2 was not observed for a child.
- Provider Training - Current Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)2.
Documentation of a current CPR certificate was not observed for 1 provider.
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
Documentation of a current mandated reporter training was not observed for a provider.
- Infant & Toddler - Information For Providing Individualized250.09(1)(c)1.
Documentation of infant and toddler information was not observed for a child.
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