Wondering Minds Child Care
4424 N 57TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53218-5608Childery 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.Not Available
- 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. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 6
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 25, 20256 Findings6 Important
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Be In Ongoing Commun202.08(12)(c)
There was no written contract on file for children #1-#3.
- A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Maintain A Current Wr202.08(1m)(a)8.
There was no written record available for review for children #4 and #5.
- A One-Unit Or Two-Unit Residential Building Shall Have A Fun202.08(2)(am)1.
The carbon monoxide detector on the second floor was not functional.
- The Home Shall Have A Functional Smoke Detector On Each Floo202.08(2)(ar)
The smoke detectors on the ground and second floors were not functional.
- Pets In The Home Shall Be Tolerant Of Children And Vaccinate202.08(2)(m)1.
One dog residing in the home did not have a current rabies vaccination available for review. At the time of the visit 11
- The Home Shall Have A List Of Emergency Numbers Posted In A202.08(4m)(d)2.
The emergency numbers posted did not include a number for Child Protective Services.
Aug 21, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Each Certified Operator And Each Provider Shall Comply With202.08(1)(b)3.d.
The operator did not complete CPR training by the required deadline on 8/14/25.
- A Provisional Certified Child Care Operator Shall Complete D202.08(1)(b)4.b.
The operator did not complete preservice training within three months of the provisional certification being granted.
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