The Learning Tree Child Care Center - Eau Claire Wi Licensed Group Child Care

3260 Birch St , Eau Claire Wi 54703
(715) 834-5439

About the Provider

Description: WELCOME TO EAU CLAIRE FAMILY CHILD CARE CENTER Eau Claire Family Child Care Center is a group child care center located in Eau Claire, WI. We are proud to serve the Eau Claire area and surrounding communities.

Additional Information: Initial License Date: 8/29/2011. Nighttime care available. Open Jan - Dec.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 2001137
  • Capacity: 93
  • Age Range: 6 Week(s) - 13 Year(s)
  • State 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
2021-06-30 251.05(2)(a)2. Staff Record - Completed Background Check
Description: FBI fingerprint background check missing for 3 individual's
2020-03-05 251.11(4)(b) Continuation License - Application Materials Submission
Description: At least 30 days before the continuation review date of the license, an applicant for license renewal shall complete and submit to the department all applicable continuation materials and include submittal of any forfeiture due and owing under s. 48.715(3), Stats., or penalty under s. 48.76, Stats.
2019-11-13 Licensing Direct Forfeiture: $400
2019-11-12 251.07(2)(e)5. Prohibited Actions - Cruel, Aversive, Frightening, Humiliating Actions
Description: Contrary to DCF 251.07(2)(e)5., according to Eau Claire County Child Protective Service, an employee of the center was substantiated by their agency for sexual abuse of a child in care of the center in 2017.
2019-11-08 251.05(3)(g)2. Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications
Description: There was no documentation of completion of a non-credit department-approved course or a credit course in early childhood education for Staff K, who was hired on 1/16/19. An assistant teacher is required to complete entry level training within 6 months of the hired date.
2019-11-08 251.04(8)(b) Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect
Description: Staff B was missing documentation of having received training within the past two years on child abuse and neglect laws, identification, and reporting.
2019-11-08 251.05(3)(c) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training
Description: Staff B, E, F and N were missing documentation of having maintained a current certificate of completion for infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) use from an agency approved by the Department.
2019-11-08 251.04(6)(a)8.a. Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2
Description: Each child under 2 years of age shall have an initial health examination not more than 6 months prior to nor later than 3 months after being admitted to the center, and a follow-up examination at least once every 6 months thereafter. Child #9 and Child #10 still do not have documentation of a follow-up exam within the past 6 months.
2019-11-08 251.06(3)(b)4. Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills
Description: Fire and tornado drills were not documented for the months of August, September and October 2019. The center is required to keep written records of dates and times of all the monthly fire and tornado drills practiced.
2019-11-08 251.06(4)(j) Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Maintenance, Drills, Testing
Description: There was no documentation showing that fire alarms and smoke detectors were tested for the months of August, September and October 2019. All fire alarms and smoke detectors shall be tested and documented on a monthly basis.
2019-11-08 251.09(1)(e) Infant & Toddler - Provider Training
Description: Staff K, a regularly assigned child care teacher for infants and toddlers, does not have documentation of completion of a minimum of ten hours of training in infant and toddler care approved by the Department within six months after assuming the position.
2019-11-08 251.07(6)(f)1.a. Medication Administration - Parent Authorization
Description: The parent authorization form for over-the-counter medication must include start and end dates for the length of the authorization that do not exceed the time specified on the label of the medication. In the Willow room, one child's written authorization for liquid Tylenol was missing start and end dates for the length of the authorization. Blanket authorizations are prohibited when they exceed the length of time specified on the label.
2019-11-08 251.05(4)(a) Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document
Description: Staff C, G and H were missing documentation of having received a complete orientation within their first week at the center.
2019-11-08 251.05(2)(a)2. Staff Record - Completed Background Check
Description: The center failed to submit a criminal background check request to the department prior to Staff I becoming a caregiver. The center failed to obtain an approved preliminary report indicating that Staff G and Staff H were eligible to work in the child care program prior to them becoming caregivers. All 3 of these staff members were being used for staff-to-child ratios in rooms on the day of the monitoring visit.
2019-11-08 251.05(2)(a)4.d. Staff Record - Educational Qualifications
Description: Staff B, D and E have worked at the center for more than 3 months and were missing a certificate from The Registry documenting that the person has met the educational qualifications of the positions they hold and do not have other documentation of educational qualifications.

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