Inspiring Minds Child Dev Ctr Inc
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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 97
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2) and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 25, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
Flaking paint observed on yellow bench in outdoor play area accessible to children
- Wiping Bodily Secretions251.07(6)(g)1.
Preschool staff failed to properly wipe bodily secretions. Childs face observed with dried nasal discharge
- Infant & Toddler - Care During Feeding251.09(3)(a)11.
Infant seats being utilized without installed straps as required by rule
Jul 21, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Report - Change In Room Usage251.04(3)(h)
A 4-year-old child was observed sleeping on a cot in the hallway outside of the preschool classroom. A 3-year-old child
- Daily Attendance Record - Transportation251.04(6)(c)
8 children transported have pick up times documented on the transportation attendance record for 07/21/25, however these
Nov 12, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
On 11/12/24, 7 children were present in the busy minds classroom, however 8 children were documented as present on the c
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
In the outdoor play space there is standing water inside of a plastic turtle sandbox as well as inside of a child-sized
- Cleanliness Of Furnishings, Toys, Equipment251.07(3)(i)
In the busy minds classroom, there is a couch with tears in the vinyl on the arm of the couch exposing foam making the s