LICENSED GROUP
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Yellow Brick Academy Llc
Eau Claire, WI
· Eau Claire County
1620 Ohm Ave 1517 Altoona Ave,
Eau Claire, WI 54701
Quick Facts
Capacity
17 children
Age Range
2 yrs - 7 yrs 11 mo
Type of Care
Full Time.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
YoungStar Rating
2
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Contact Information
📞 (715) 514-2555
Licensed LICENSED GROUP
Active License
License Number
2006009
License Holder
Julie Brandt
Licensed Since
2022
License Issued
May 24, 2022
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
YELLOW BRICK ACADEMY LLC is a LICENSED GROUP in Eau Claire WI, with a maximum capacity of 17 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 yrs - 7 yrs 11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2026-06-30 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-06-30 | The center was issued a non-compliance statement on 5/28/26 for rule violations at the center. A correction plan was received by the Licensing Specialist on 5/29/26 but it was not acceptable in one area. The correction plan was sent back to the licensee stating a revision was required. On 6/22/26, the Licensing Specialist emailed the licensee stating a revised correction plan had not been returned to the Department and was due by 6/26/26. As of 6/30/26, the licensee has not submitted an acceptable, revised correction plan. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(3)(f) - Report - Plan Of Correction | ||
| 2026-05-28 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-05-28 | When reviewing staff files, it was found that two employees (Staff A and C) didn't have current CPR certification, which is a requirement. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(c) - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training | ||
| 2026-05-28 | It was found that two employees (Staff A and C) didn't have documentation of current Child Abuse and Neglect Training, which is required to be completed every two years. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(cm) - Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training | ||
| 2026-05-28 | Although staff complete an orientation when hired, the form/checklist being used to document the orientation, does not cover all of the orientation requirements of DCF 251. Staff A in particular was missing a complete orientation checklist but there was also a history of different and incomplete forms being utilized with other staff. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(4)(a) - Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document | ||
| 2026-05-28 | A staff file review showed three employees (Staff A, B, and C) were missing documentation of continuing education hours for 2025. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(4)(c)9. - Continuing Education - Documentation Of 12 Month Period | ||
| 2026-05-28 | Rule states in pertinent part 'Assistant child care teachers who are at least 18 years of age and have completed the training required for the position may provide sole supervision to a group of children for opening and closing hours, not to exceed the first 2 hours and last 2 hours of operation.' Contrary to rule, an 18 year old employee (Staff D) was providing sole supervision during the first and last 2 hours of operation, but was not qualified to do so, as she had not completed the required training for an Assistant teacher. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(c) - Supervision - Opening & Closing Hours | ||
| 2026-05-28 | Center staff was unable to show documentation of the completion of monthly Fire evacuation drills and monthly tornado drills from April - October. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(3)(b)2. - Emergencies - Practice Written Plans | ||
| 2025-10-29 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-10-29 | Rule states "A child care worker shall record any evidence of unusual bruises, contusions, lacerations, or burns seen on a child, regardless of whether received while in the care of the center". On this date, this Licensor noticed a young child with a long, reddened scratch under his/her right eye. The child reportedly received the scratch when out of care but the injury wasn't recorded in the medical log book. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)3.a. - Medical Log - Observation Or Evidence Of Injury | ||
| 2025-10-29 | Rule states "The director or director's designee shall review records of injuries with staff every six months to ensure that all possible preventive measures are being taken. The reviews shall be documented in the medical log book". Documentation showed the center exceeded the 6 month timeframe, as the last review was 2/5/25, and there was no updated review until the date of this visit. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)4. - Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records | ||
| 2025-10-29 | Rule states "Each center shall practice the fire evacuation plan monthly, and tornado drills monthly from April through October." Contrary to this rule, center documentation showed tornado drills and the fire evacuation plans weren't conducted consistently throughout this year. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(3)(b)2. - Emergencies - Practice Written Plans | ||
| 2025-10-29 | Rule states "A child care worker shall record any evidence of unusual bruises, contusions, lacerations, or burns seen on a child, regardless of whether received while in the care of the center". On this date, this Licensor noticed a young child with a long, reddened scratch under his/her right eye. The child reportedly received the scratch when out of care but the injury wasn't recorded in the medical log book. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)3.a. — Medical Log - Observation Or Evidence Of Injury | ||
| 2025-10-29 | Rule states "The director or director's designee shall review records of injuries with staff every six months to ensure that all possible preventive measures are being taken. The reviews shall be documented in the medical log book". Documentation showed the center exceeded the 6 month timeframe, as the last review was 2/5/25, and there was no updated review until the date of this visit. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)4. — Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records | ||
| 2025-05-20 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-05-20 | Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001 | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. - Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 2024-11-21 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2024-11-21 | Rule states "Toilet room door locks shall be openable from the outside and the opening device shall be readily accessible to the staff". During this visit, an opening device (key) was not readily accessible to staff, and a couple individuals were unaware of where the keys were located. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(10)(g) - Toilet Room Door Locks | ||
| 2024-11-21 | On this date, a copy of the DCF 251 Licensing Rules was not posted or available in an area of the center where parents were likely to see it. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(4)(f) - Copy Of Rules Available | ||
| 2024-11-21 | On this date, a copy of the center's child care policies were not available to the parents in an area of the center accessible to parents. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(4)(g) - Copy Of Policies Available | ||
| 2024-11-21 | Rule states "Toilet room door locks shall be openable from the outside and the opening device shall be readily accessible to the staff". During this visit, an opening device (key) was not readily accessible to staff, and a couple individuals were unaware of where the keys were located. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(10)(g) — Toilet Room Door Locks | ||
| 2024-03-26 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-03-25 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-03-12 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-02-20 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-01-17 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
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