Hearts and Minds Childcare Llc
8980 N 85TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53224-2104Childery 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, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 81
- 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 6 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), and Child Transportation Safety (4). Of 30 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Apr 29, 20268 Findings8 Important
- Child Record - Immunization History251.04(6)(a)6m.
Child 1 did not have documentation of immunizations on file.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
Child 2, under the age of two, did not have documentation of a health exam completed within the past six months.
- Staff Record - Personal Information251.05(2)(a)1.
Staff C did not have a completed staff record form on file.
- Continuing Education - Documentation Of 12 Month Period251.05(4)(c)9.
Staff A and D did not have documentation on file of having completed 15 hours of continuing education in 2025.
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
The premises was not maintained in good repair when a broken door knob was observed in the toddler room.
- Indoor Equipment - Intended Use251.07(3)(a)5.
During the visit, the safety straps were not fastened around all children seated in the feeding table in the toddler roo
- Equipment - Quantity For Indoors251.07(3)(b)2.
The two rooms in use did not have sufficient equipment available to allow each child a choice of at least 3 activities.
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
Child 2, under the age of two, did not have changes in development documented every three months.
Feb 20, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Nov 5, 202510 Findings10 Important
- Daily Attendance Record - Transportation251.04(6)(c)
On the day of the visit, transportation attendance was not accurate when three children had not been signed out and a ch
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
The premises was not maintained in a clean condition when garbage was observed in the outdoor play space.
- Garbage Containers - Construction & Disposal Schedule251.06(2)(n)
A garbage can in the front entry space did not have a lid on it. Food refuse was observed in the can.
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanli251.07(4)(e)
Crib sheets in infant room cribs were observed to be stained and dirty
- Emergency Information - Physician Contact251.08(2)(c)
Child 3's transportation permission form did not include the child's health care provider information.
- Information In Vehicle - Emergency Information251.08(3)(b)
Children 1, 2, and 3 did not have complete transportation permission and emergency information carried on the bus while
- Vehicle Inspection Report251.08(5)(b)
The center did not have proof of safe operating condition for the bus used for transportation.
- Vehicle - Additional Adult Supervision251.08(7)(c)
On the day of the visit, twelve children, including 8 children under the age of two, were transported with only the driv
- Transportation - Length Of Time251.08(7)(e)
A review of transportation attendance records for 11/5/2025 showed children being transported for more than 60 minutes o
- Vehicle Safety Alarm - Working Order251.08(8)(c)
The child safety alarm was not working on the second bus.
Jul 9, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
A review of attendance records showed the center was missing some attendance records from the week of March 23-March 29,
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
A staff person providing sole supervision to children on May 27, 2025 did not have documentation on file of having compl
- Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children251.055(1)(b)
On May 27, 2025, supervision was not provided by a teacher qualified staff person for a short period of time in the morn
Apr 10, 20257 Findings7 Important
- Child Record - Health History251.04(6)(a)6.
Child 3, identified as having allergies, did not have documentation of additional information needed regarding care.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff B did not have documentation of completion of training in child abuse & neglect laws, identification, or reporting
- Meal Prep Personnel - Training251.05(3)(gr)3.a.
Staff A, the identified cook, did not have documentation of having completed four hours of training in kitchen sanitatio
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
Air freshener was accessible to children in the bathroom.
- Menus - Post251.07(5)(a)5.a.
Menus were not posted in the kitchen.
- Menus - Repeating251.07(5)(a)5m.
Menu items repeated in a week period when wheat grain cereal and crackers were listed every day for breakfast and snack.
- Medical Log - Pages & Entries251.07(6)(dm)2.
The medical log book was not numbered completed through and on all pages.
Sep 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff A did not have documentation of a health exam on file.
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