Early Childhood Lrng Ctr-Hughes Pl - Madison WI Licensed Group Child Care

833 Hughes Pl , MADISON WI 53713
(608) 251-8127

About the Provider

Description: The Early Childhood Learning Centers (ECLC) is a not-for-profit corporation, which promotes the development of strong healthy children by working with families and communities to foster positive child development.

The philosophy of ECLC is prevention oriented, supporting the inherent strengths of family to reduce physical, social, and psychological stresses that otherwise could impair a child’s development.

We believe that each child is unique, capable of learning, growing and achieving his or her potential. It is our mission at ECLC to provide an effective learning environment that offers it’s students opportunities for academic achievement and personal development to prepare for the future challenges as productive members of society.

Additional Information: 2 stars. Initial License Date: 4/27/1997. Open Jan - Dec.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 120020
  • Capacity: 50
  • Age Range: 0 Week(s) - 13 Year(s)
  • YoungStar Rating: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • District Office: Wisconsin Dept of Children and Families (DCF)- Child Care Regulation and Licensing
  • District Office Phone: 608-266-9314 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Violation Date Rule Number Rule Summary
2019-09-10 251.06(5)(f) Windows & Doors Used For Ventilation
Description: Two doors used for ventilation did not have screens.
2019-07-10 251.06(5)(a) Condition Of Premises
Description: The condition of the premises was not in good repair when a tile had fallen off the wall in a bathroom.
2019-07-10 251.06(5)(b)1. Deteriorating Paint
Description: There were multiple places with flaking or deteriorating paint on exterior or interior surfaces in areas accessible to children when outdoor play equipment and bathroom stall dividing walls had flaking paint.
2019-07-10 251.06(8)(f) Safe Sleep Surface - Child 12 Months Or Older
Description: A safe, washable cot, bed, two inch thick mat or sleeping bag was not provided for each child 12 months old or older who naps or sleeps when several mats were ripped or torn, making them unsafe as they were unable to be washed and sanitized.
2018-08-09 251.07(6)(k)5. Health History Information
Description: Child 2 did not have a health history form on file.
2018-08-09 251.09(1)(c) Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development
Description: Child care workers did not document changes in a child's development and routines every three months based on discussion with the parent when the under 2 intake forms were not updated in the last three months.
2018-03-30 Licensing Warning Letter
2018-02-20 251.05(1)(f)4. Child Care Teacher - Entry-Level Training
Description: A staff member independently cared for children in the center without documentation indicating that she meets the qualifications as a child care teacher.
2018-02-20 251.05(3)(c) Close Supervision Of Children
Description: Children were not closely supervised by a child care worker within the sight and sound of the children to guide their behavior and activities, prevent harm and assure safety when the licensee reported she was in charge of a group of children and went into another room, leaving the children unattended.
2018-02-20 251.04(6)(b) Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record
Description: The daily attendance record was not current and accurate when at the time of the licensing visit, there were 5 children signed into the Rainbow room but 6 children were in care.
2018-02-20 251.07(1)(d) Daily Routines
Description: Activities were not planned to avoid keeping children waiting in lines or assembled in large groups when at the time of the licensing visit, the lights were off in the Rainbow room and all the children in the group were gathered near the door with nothing to do for at least 15 minutes while some of the children waited for a bus to arrive.
2018-02-20 251.04(5)(a)8. Staff File - Days & Hours Worked
Description: Documentation of days and hours worked was inaccurate when a staff member was included in the staff-to-child ratio caring for children but center records showed she was not signed in as a caregiver in any classroom.
2018-02-20 251.05(4)(b) Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum
Description: Center records indicate the ratio of child care workers to children was less than the minimum allowed on two occasions. On 2/15/2018, from 1:15-1:50 pm, one worker cared for 6 children with a mixed ratio of 1.16, indicating two staff are needed. On 2/16/2018, from 1:18-1:51 pm, one worker cared for 7 children with a mixed ratio of 1.39, indicating two staff are needed.
2017-08-24 251.06(5)(d) Cleanliness Of Equipment, Furnishings, Sanitation Of Eating Surfaces
Description: Sanitation of eating surfaces after each use was not met when the school age staff member did not both wash and sanitize the table after breakfast.
2017-08-24 251.05(3)(c) Close Supervision Of Children
Description: During the licensing visit, children were not closely supervised when the teacher left the room to get the director.

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