Young Minds That Matter Lrng Center
5262 N 31ST ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53209-4870Childery 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, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (6), Children's Records & Files (5), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). Of 28 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 8, 202614 Findings1 Critical13 Important
- Fire Extinguisher250.06(4)(b)
The last documented annual inspection for the fire extinguisher was documented March 2025.
- Department Notices Posted250.04(2)(i)1.b.
A warning letter dated May 07, 2025 was not posted.
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Parent's Names250.04(6)(a)1.b.
The full names of both parents were not on file for Child #3 and Child #4.
- Child Record - Field Trip Permission250.04(6)(a)2.
Documentation of field trip permission was observed incomplete for Child #2 and Child #4.
- Child Record - Immunization History Compliance250.04(6)(a)4m.
Immunization history was incomplete for Child #1 and missing for Child #3.
- Staff File - Days, Hours Worked250.05(2)(c)
Documentation of actual hours worked for Staff A and Staff B were not observed on file for 4/8/2026.
- Staff File - Continuing Education250.05(2)(f)
Documentation of the required 15 hours of continuing education for the 2025 year was not observed on file.
- Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect250.05(3)(fm)
Current documentation of child abuse and neglect training was not observed on file for Staff A and Staff B. The last doc
- Exits - Unobstructed250.06(7)(a)1.
The back exit was obstructed by a bag of garbage, a bag of recyclables, and 2 folded high chairs.
- Leftover Food250.06(9)(e)
Leftover food in the refrigerator was not dated.
- Television & Video Viewing250.07(1)(c)
A child was observed watching "Couples Court" with Staff A.
- Naps - Sleep Surface & Placement - Child 1 Year And Older250.07(4)(c)
Two children were observed not sleeping on a bed, cot, padded mat, sleeping bag, or in a crib or playpen. One child was
- Naps - Bedding250.07(4)(d)
Two children were not provided with an individual sheet and blanket while sleeping.
- Washroom Provisions250.07(6)(h)2.
Paper towels or an air dryer were not present in the bathroom.
May 5, 202513 Findings13 Important
- Child Record - Enrollment Information - Other Emergency Cont250.04(6)(a)1.e.
The enrollment form on file for Child 1 lacked emergency contact information when a parent cannot be reached.
- Child Record - Health History - Medical Condition Symptoms250.04(6)(a)1m.f.
The health history information on file for Child 1, identified as having asthma, is incomplete. There is no documentatio
- Child Record - Immunization History Compliance250.04(6)(a)4m.
Child 1 and Child 2 does not have immunization history on file and have been attending the center for more than 30 days.
- Staff File - Continuing Education250.05(2)(f)
There is no documentation that Staff A and B participated in at least 15 hours of continuing education.
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection250.06(2)(a)
An electrical plug outlet on the wall in the front living room was missing a child safety guard cover. **This was correc
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children250.06(2)(c)
A tub of prescription cream, labeled keep out of reach of children was observed in an unlocked medicine cabinet in the
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises250.06(2)(e)
In the outdoor play space, a large tarp was observed on the ground. The tarp poses a risk of suffocation.
- Premises - Condition & Repair250.06(2)(m)
An access panel on the bathtub was removed, leaving internal plumbing exposed and accessible to children. In the outdoor
- Radon - Testing, Current Providers250.06(2)(n)1.b.
The center failed to conduct a test for Radon gas levels by September 2023.
- Emergency Plans - Practice250.06(3)(b)
There is no documentation that monthly fire evacuation drills were conducted for the months of March and April 2025 and
- Smoke Detectors - Testing250.06(4)(a)3.
There is no documentation demonstrating that the required monthly smoke detector testing was conducted for the month of
- Play Equipment - Condition250.07(3)(a)4.
In the outdoor play space, the basketball hoop and backboard was not attached to the metal pole; the hoop/backboard was
- Infant & Toddler - Use Of Safety Gates250.09(1)(c)5.
There is no safety gate at the top of the stairs leading to the basement **This was corrected during the monitoring visi
Sep 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission Date250.11(5)(b)
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