Intelligent Minds Childcare
2480 W GARFIELD AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53205-1038Childery 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, 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (8), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (2). Of 27 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 2, 20268 Findings8 Important
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Other Emergency Cont250.04(6)(a)1.e.
The file for Child 2 lacked complete enrollment information upon licensing review. The file lacked information pertaini
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record250.04(6)(b)
Attendance was not current and accurate upon licensing review. Two children were missing a sign out time from the previ
- Provider Training - Current Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)2.
Provider lacked current cardiopulmonary resuscitation training by an approved provider.
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
Provider lacked training in current biennial child abuse and neglect prevention.
- 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
- Radon - Continuous Testing250.06(2)(n)5.
Center lacked documentation of radon gas test levels, completed at least every 2 years. The last test was from September
- Safe Food250.06(9)(c)
Food was not free from spoilage and safe for human consumption at the time of licensing visit. Multiple containers of c
- Medical Log Book - Injuries Received In Care250.07(6)(b)3.b.
The center medical log book lacked documentation of injury times.
Feb 19, 202513 Findings1 Critical12 Important
- Fire Extinguisher250.06(4)(b)
The annual fire extinguisher inspection for the 2024 year was not documented.
- Department Notices Posted250.04(2)(i)1.b.
The warning letter issued January 29, 2025, was not posted.
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Other Emergency Cont250.04(6)(a)1.e.
Information regarding emergency contact other than the parents was not on file for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3.
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Authorized Pickup250.04(6)(a)1.g
Information regarding authorized persons other than the parents was not on file for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3.
- Child Record - Field Trip Permission250.04(6)(a)2.
Information regarding field trip permission was not on file for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3.
- Child Record - Immunization History Compliance250.04(6)(a)4m.
Information regarding immunization history was not on file for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3. The immunization histor
- Child Record - Consent For Emergency Medical Treatment250.04(6)(a)5.
Information regarding parental emergency medical treatment authorization was not on file for Child #1, Child #2, and Chi
- Staff File - Continuing Education250.05(2)(f)
Staff A did not have the required 15 hours of continuing education for the 2024 year. Staff A had 6 hours of continuing
- Provider Training - Current Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)2.
The current infant/child CPR/AED training certificate for Staff A was incomplete.
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children250.06(2)(c)
Various items labeled "keep out of reach of children" were observed in the center including a bottle of lotion (at least
- Premises - Condition & Repair250.06(2)(m)
The interior was not cleaned and ready for children's arrival.
- Smoke Detectors250.06(4)(a)1.
At least 3 smoke detectors in the home were not operable. Two of the smoke detectors were no longer hardwired, attached
- Meals & Snacks - Records250.06(9)(j)
Accurate records of meals and snacks were not available for review by parents and the licensing representative for Janua
Jan 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Department Access To Center250.12(2)
The Department attempted to inspect the childcare facility on January 16, 2025 and January 23, 2025, but was unable due
Jun 4, 20245 Findings5 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5250.04(6)(a)4.b.
Each child who is at least 2 years of age, but who is not 5 years of age or older, shall have a follow-up health examina
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children250.06(2)(c)
Potentially dangerous items and materials harmful to children, including any articles labeled hazardous to children, sha
- Smoke Detectors250.06(4)(a)1.
A center shall have a smoke detector installed and maintained in operating condition. A smoke detector was heard giving
- Kitchen Equipment, Utensils, Eating Surfaces250.06(9)(a)
Equipment for storing food shall be clean. The refrigerator and the freezer were observed not clean with dried food stai
- Meals & Snacks - Records250.06(9)(j)
Accurate records of meals and snacks served to children shall be available for review by parents and the licensing repre
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