Greater Minds Childcare
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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (7), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 17 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 18, 202512 Findings12 Important
- Child Record - Maintenance, Availability250.04(6)(a)
A child, present at the time of licensing visit, lacked a file available for review. Child is a house-hold member, unde
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2250.04(6)(a)4.a.
The file for Child 3 lacked a child physical examination at the time of licensing review. Child is under the age of two
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5250.04(6)(a)4.b.
The file for Child 2, who is over the age of two and under the age of five, lacked an updated child health report at the
- Child Record - Immunization History Compliance250.04(6)(a)4m.
The file for Child 3 lacked documentation of immunization history upon licensing review.
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
Attendance was not current and accurate at the time of licensing visit. Four children were present, only one child was
- Staff File - Days, Hours Worked250.05(2)(c)
Center lacked documentation of staff days and hours worked, when used to meet ratio.
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
Licensee lacked documentation of current training in Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention.
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises250.06(2)(e)
The premise was not free from potential sources of harm at the time of licensing visit. Multiple loose cords were obser
- Deteriorating Or Toxic Paint250.06(2)(k)
The premise was not free from flaking and deteriorating paint at the time of licensing visit. Flaking paint was observe
- Premises - Condition & Repair250.06(2)(m)
The premise was not maintained in good repair at the time of licensing visit. An interior door was observed off its hin
- Medical Log Book - Pages And Entries250.07(6)(b)2.
Lines in the medical log book were observed skipped at the time of licensing review. Lines were observed skipped on the
- Pets & Animals - Health & Immunization250.07(7)(a)
A dog was observed in the residence upon licensing arrival, accessible to children. No health and immunization document
Sep 12, 20245 Findings5 Important
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Authorized Pickup250.04(6)(a)1.g
Child #4 did not have information for persons authorized to call for/receive child if the parent/guardian cannot be reac
- Child Record - Health History250.04(6)(a)1m.
The health history and emergency care plan form was not dated by the parent/guardian for Child #1.
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
Staff B does not have documentation of an updated biennial child abuse and neglect training on file.
- Continuing Education - Requirement & Training Topics250.05(4)(c)1.
Staff A and B do not have documentation of 15 hours of continuing education for the prior year.
- Premises - Condition & Repair250.06(2)(m)
The outdoor play space had wooden boards that were laying down on the ground that were accessible to children.