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Peace Tree
Eau Claire, WI
· Eau Claire County
126 N Barstow St,
Eau Claire, WI 54703
Quick Facts
Capacity
22 children
Age Range
6 wks - 3 yrs 6 mo
Type of Care
Full Time.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
YoungStar Rating
3
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Licensed LICENSED GROUP
Active License
License Number
2006665
License Holder
Lydia Ekenstedt
Licensed Since
2023
License Issued
Sep 1, 2023
Issued By
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families
District Office
Wisconsin Dept of Children and Families (DCF) - Child Care Regulation and Licensing
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About the Provider
PEACE TREE is a LICENSED GROUP in Eau Claire WI, with a maximum capacity of 22 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 wks - 3 yrs 6 mo. It is open Monday - Friday, 07:00 AM-06:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Tuesday07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Wednesday07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Thursday07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Friday07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Violation Date | Rule Number | Rule Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-12 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2026-07-22 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-07-22 | Rule states in pertinent part that 'A child's file must contain an immunization record. The immunization record for each child must be on file no later than 30 school days (6 calendar weeks) after the child's first date of attendance'. Contrary to rule, two children (Child #3 and Child #4) were missing immunization reports from their files and both had been in care for more than thirty days. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)6m. - Child Record - Immunization History | ||
| 2026-07-22 | Rule states in pertinent part, 'A licensee shall obtain a current written record obtained prior to the child's first day of attendance and the file shall include the following: Each child under 2 years of age shall have an initial health examination not more than 6 months prior to nor more than 3 months after being admitted to the center, and a follow-up examination at least once every 6 months thereafter.' Contrary to rule, two children (Child #4 and Child #8), under age 2 years, didn't have an initial health exam on file at the center. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)8.a. - Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2 | ||
| 2026-07-22 | Rule states in pertinent part, 'A licensee shall obtain a current written record obtained prior to the child's first day of attendance and the file shall include the following: Each child who is at least 2 years of age but who is not 5 years of age or older shall have an initial health examination not more than one year prior to nor later than 3 months after being admitted to a center, and a follow-up health examination at least once every 2 years thereafter'. Contrary to rule, one child (Child #5) over age 2 years, but under 5 years, didn't have a health exam report on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)8.b. - Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5 | ||
| 2026-07-22 | Rule states in pertinent part, 'The licensee shall maintain a file on each child care worker and the file must include documentation from the department that indicates a child care background check was completed in compliance with the timelines and requirements specified in s. 48.686, Stats., and ch. DCF 13 and the person is eligible to work in a child care'. Contrary to rule, the center didn't have a caregiver background check on file for one of the child care workers (Employee C). | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. - Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 2026-07-22 | Rule states in pertinent part 'An employee's file shall contain documentation of compliance with continuing education of 15 hours per year for full time employees'. Contrary to rule, one employee (Employee B) didn't have documentation to show she completed the full 15 hours of continuing education that was required for 2025. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)7. - Staff Record - Continuing Education | ||
| 2026-07-22 | Rule states in pertinent part "A child care worker shall document any injuries received by a child while in the care of the center on the date the injury occurred.' Contrary to rule, there were time periods in which injuries weren't documented daily (12/9/25 to 1/20/26 and 3/24/26 to 5/6/26) but instead entered into the medical log book as a grouping, up to six weeks later. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)3.b. - Medical Log - Injury In Care | ||
| 2026-07-22 | Rule states in pertinent part 'A child care worker shall document in the medical log, any medication dispensed to a child, on the date the medication is dispensed.' Contrary to rule, although staff were found to be documenting the administration of medication, they weren't documenting in the designated medical log book, as required. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)3.c - Medical Log - Medication Administration | ||
| 2026-07-22 | Per rule, "The director or the director's designee shall review records of injuries with staff every 6 months to ensure that all possible preventive measures are being taken. The reviews shall be documented in the medical log book". Per the medical log book, the last documented review occurred on 10/17/25, making it 9 months since the log was reviewed by the Director or designated individual. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)4. - Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records | ||
| 2026-07-22 | Rule states "Prior to admission, the licensee shall obtain written information from a child's parent or guardian to individualize the program of care for the child. Child care workers shall use the information obtained from parents to provide care to the child." Contrary to rule, a child (Child #1) was found to currently be in care of the center, but didn't have the required intake information on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(am) - Infant & Toddler - Intake Information | ||
| 2026-07-22 | Rule states "A child care worker shall discard leftover milk or formula within 2 hours after each feeding and rinse bottles after use." Contrary to rule, four 'sippy' cups of milk were observed in a refrigerator. They had been in the refrigerator after being used the previous evening. Instead of being discarded, one child drank from his/her cup the following morning. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(3)(a)7. - Infant & Toddler - Leftover Milk Or Formula | ||
| 2025-11-20 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-11-20 | Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001 | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. - Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 2025-09-16 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-09-16 | Rule states 'The center shall offer conferences at least twice each year for parent and staff communication regarding the child's adjustment to the program and the child's growth and development'. Although the center has offered this opportunity to some classes, these conferences have not been offered to all of the classes. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(4)(c) — Communication With Parents | ||
| 2025-09-16 | Rule states 'The center shall offer conferences at least twice each year for parent and staff communication regarding the child's adjustment to the program and the child's growth and development'. Although the center has offered this opportunity to some classes, these conferences have not been offered to all of the classes. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(4)(c) - Communication With Parents | ||
| 2025-02-26 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-02-26 | During a staff file review, it was found that alternative arrival/release agreement forms haven't been completed for a few children who leave the center for an off site 4k program. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)5. - Child Record - Alternate Arrival / Release Agreement | ||
| 2025-02-21 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-02-21 | Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 002 | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. - Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 2024-12-16 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2024-12-16 | On 12/10/24, pepper spray on a keychain was left on the teacher's desk, resulting in it being accessible to children. A four-year-old child accessed the pepper spray and inadvertently sprayed herself. The child required immediate medical attention as a result. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(d) - Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children | ||
| 2024-10-31 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2024-10-31 | During a monitoring visit on 10/31/24 licensor observed four medications and topical ointments. None of the medications had parent authorization forms on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(f)1.a. - Medication Administration - Parent Authorization | ||
| 2024-08-14 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-02-21 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-02-05 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
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