Wise Minds Family Childcare
3362 N 37TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53216-3726Childery 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
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (6), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3). None of the 27 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 14, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Provider Training - Obtain Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)1.
Documentation of a CPR certificate was not observed for 2 providers
- Deteriorating Or Toxic Paint250.06(2)(k)
Deteriorating paint was observed on the front porch and railing
Oct 14, 202515 Findings15 Important
- Monitoring Results Posted250.04(2)(i)1.a.
The most recent monitoring results were not posted. The posted monitoring results were from a 2023 visit.
- Staff File - Physical Examination - Form250.05(2)(d)1.
Staff B did not have documentation of a physical exam on file.
- Provider - Entry-Level Training250.05(3)(b)
The staff person providing care did not have documentation on file of complete entry level training.
- Provider Training - Current Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)2.
Staff A's CPR training was expired. Staff B did not have documentation of CPR training on file.
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
Staff A's training in child abuse and neglect laws, identification, and reporting was expired.
- Staff Orientation - Documentation250.05(4)(a)
The orientation for staff B was incomplete.
- Continuing Education - Documentation Of 12 Month Period250.05(4)(c)4.
Staff A and B did not have documentation on file of having completed 15 hours of continuing education in 2024.
- Supervision Provided By Trained Individuals250.055(1)(e)
On the day of the visit, children were not supervised by a qualified family child care provider.
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises250.06(2)(e)
The premises was not free from hazards when a broken glass fish tank, and broken wood pallets were observed in the outdo
- Deteriorating Or Toxic Paint250.06(2)(k)
Deteriorating paint was observed on the front porch and on the door trim leading into kitchen.
- Radon - Testing, Current Providers250.06(2)(n)1.b.
The provider did not have documentation of radon testing results available.
- Emergency Plans - Practice250.06(3)(b)
The provider did not have documentation a fire or tornado drill was practiced in September 2025.
- Television & Video Viewing250.07(1)(c)
During the visit, a two year old child seated in a high chair only had the television available as an activity.
- Prohibited Actions - Physical Restraint, Restriction, Enclos250.07(2)(c)3.
During the visit, a two year old child was restrained in a high chair with no toys available.
- Vehicle Inspection Form250.08(5)(b)
The current vehicle inspection form does not show the vehicle is in safe operating condition when it indicates brakes ne
Sep 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission Date250.11(5)(b)
10/9/2024
Oct 9, 20249 Findings9 Important
- Child Record - Immunization History Compliance250.04(6)(a)4m.
Children 2 and 3 did not have documentation of immunization compliance on file.
- Staff File - Days, Hours Worked250.05(2)(c)
Staff hours were not entered on the day of the visit.
- Staff File - Physical Examination - Form250.05(2)(d)1.
Staff B did not have documentation of a health exam on file.
- Provider Training - Current Cpr Certificate250.05(3)(e)2.
Staff B did not have a current CPR certificate available for review.
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
Staff A's training in child abuse and neglect laws, identification, and reporting was expired.
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection250.06(2)(a)
A surge protector in the main play space had two outlets not covered/protected.
- Emergency Plans - Practice250.06(3)(b)
Fire and tornado drills were not documented in August and September 2024.
- Driver Record - Obtain & Review250.08(4)(c)1.
The driving record for staff A was expired.
- Vehicle Inspection Form250.08(5)(b)
The inspection for the vehicle used in transportation was expired.
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