Kiddie Academy of Brookfield
15425 W CAPITOL DR, BROOKFIELD, WI 53005-2621Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 5 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 5 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
- 160
- 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 8 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (5), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3). Of 30 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
May 20, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Current, Accurate Information251.04(2)(c)
On 4/29/26 the Director/Administrator submitted falsified training certificates to Licensing Specialist. Based on the in
- Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children251.055(1)(b)
During a monitoring visit to the center on May 20, 2026, the sole child care worker observed supervising the group of ch
Apr 28, 202612 Findings12 Important
- Child Record - Health History251.04(6)(a)6.
The health history forms on file for Child #1 and Child #2 were incomplete. The children are identified as having food a
- Bathroom Supplies251.06(10)(f)
There was toilet paper missing from a stall in the Auto Racers bathroom and a stall in the Pharma Pioneers bathroom.
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
There was a loose wire protruding from the ground in the outdoor play space. The end of the wire was sharp and was acces
- Food Storage - Refrigeration Units251.06(9)(d)1.b.
The freezer in the Micro Starters room read at 10 degrees Fahrenheit and the refrigerator read at 44 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
A bag of opened Chex mix in the kitchen was not stored in a bag with a zip-type closure or in a metal, glass or food gra
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Sleeping Surfaces - Children 1 And Ol251.07(4)(cm)
During nap time in the Solar Innovators room and Pharma Pioneers room, cots were not placed at least 2 feet from the nea
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Individual Bedding251.07(4)(d)
A child in the Auto Racers room and a child in the Pharma Pioneers room were napping with an individual sheet, but were
- Menus - Post251.07(5)(a)5.a.
The current menu was not posted in a conspicuous place accessible to parents.
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
There was one medication authorization that did not include an end date of authorization; there was another medication a
- Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises251.07(6)(f)6.
There was a medication authorization for an EpiPen that had an end date of 12/31/25.
- Infant & Toddler - Location & Sharing Intake Information251.09(1)(b)
Intake under two forms were not available in the Micro Starters room at the time of the licensing visit.
- Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home251.09(3)(a)2.
There was a container of Lil Crunchies snacks, a bag of yogurt melts and crunchy teething sticks in the Micro Starters
Jan 20, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Parent Notification - Injury, Consumption Of Allergen, Incor251.04(4)(a)2.c.
On 11/24/25, a child sustained a bump to the eye, which as defined by the department falls under a head injury. This occ
- Medical Log - Injury In Care251.07(6)(dm)3.b.
A child was injured while in care on 11/24/25 and it was not documented in the medical log book.
Nov 20, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 002, Individual 003
Oct 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
There are multiple areas of flaking paint on the fence in the outdoor play space, accessible to children.
Jun 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Program Aide - Supervision251.05(3)(gm)
Based on a review of staffs transition report (staff hours), on 3/20/25, Staff B, a student intern (16 years old) was wo
Apr 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission251.11(4)(b)
3/19/2025
Mar 19, 202510 Findings10 Important
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
Staff are not consistently documenting hours. Based on a review of attendance records and staff hours, on 4/17/25, staff
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Staff A, present and working with children during the licensing visit, does not have documentation of completing trainin
- Assistant Child Care Teacher - Supervision251.05(3)(g)1.
On the day of the monitoring visit, assistant teachers in the Tiny Builders, Solar Inventors, Pharma Pioneers, and New A
- Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications251.05(3)(g)2.
Staff B, E, and F do not have training within 6 months of hire, in early childhood education, to make them qualified to
- Meal Prep Personnel - Training251.05(3)(gr)3.a.
Staff F, observed as the person preparing the meals during the monitoring visit, does not have documentation of completi
- Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children251.055(1)(b)
On the day of the monitoring visit, groups of children in 4 out of the 7 classrooms were not supervised by a lead qualif
- Group Size - Maximum251.055(2)(a)
Based on a review of attendance, The Tiny Builders room exceeded maximum group size of 8 specified in Table 251.055 on 3
- Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum251.055(2)(b)
Based on a review of attendance and staff hours, staff-to-child ratios were not met in the Tiny Builders room on 3/14/25
- Washrooms - Sanitary Conditions251.06(10)(dm)1.
The shared bathroom in the Smart Bankers/Data Miners room is not maintained in a sanitary manner. Urine was observed in
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
A toilet in the shared bathroom between Data Miners and Small Bankers is inoperable; stool was observed sitting in and a
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