Yellow Brick Academy Llc
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.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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 17
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), and Abuse Recognition & Reporting (1). Of 13 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 28, 20266 Findings6 Important
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
When reviewing staff files, it was found that two employees (Staff A and C) didn't have current CPR certification, which
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
It was found that two employees (Staff A and C) didn't have documentation of current Child Abuse and Neglect Training, w
- Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document251.05(4)(a)
Although staff complete an orientation when hired, the form/checklist being used to document the orientation, does not c
- Continuing Education - Documentation Of 12 Month Period251.05(4)(c)9.
A staff file review showed three employees (Staff A, B, and C) were missing documentation of continuing education hours
- Supervision - Opening & Closing Hours251.055(1)(c)
Rule states in pertinent part 'Assistant child care teachers who are at least 18 years of age and have completed the tra
- Emergencies - Practice Written Plans251.06(3)(b)2.
Center staff was unable to show documentation of the completion of monthly Fire evacuation drills and monthly tornado dr
Oct 29, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Emergencies - Practice Written Plans251.06(3)(b)2.
Rule states "Each center shall practice the fire evacuation plan monthly, and tornado drills monthly from April through
- Medical Log - Observation Or Evidence Of Injury251.07(6)(dm)3.a.
Rule states "A child care worker shall record any evidence of unusual bruises, contusions, lacerations, or burns seen on
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
Rule states "The director or director's designee shall review records of injuries with staff every six months to ensure
May 20, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Nov 21, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Copy Of Rules Available251.04(4)(f)
On this date, a copy of the DCF 251 Licensing Rules was not posted or available in an area of the center where parents w
- Copy Of Policies Available251.04(4)(g)
On this date, a copy of the center's child care policies were not available to the parents in an area of the center acce
- Toilet Room Door Locks251.06(10)(g)
Rule states "Toilet room door locks shall be openable from the outside and the opening device shall be readily accessibl