Family Tree Eau Claire Center Llc
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 3 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 3 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 84
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8 Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 7 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Building & Premises Safety (4), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). Of 21 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Feb 12, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Assistant Child Care Teacher - Supervision251.05(3)(g)1.
During this monitoring visit, three classrooms were observed to be staffed entirely by Assistant Teachers and without Le
Sep 25, 20253 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position251.09(2)(bm)
On 9/17/25, a 9 month old infant was placed to sleep on a 'boppy' pillow, where she napped for 5 minutes. She was remov
- Assistant Child Care Teacher - Supervision251.05(3)(g)1.
On 9/17/25, an assistant teacher was found to be working alone in an infant classroom. Rule states that "An Assistant t
- Child Guidance - Prohibited Actions251.07(2)(e)
Rule states "Actions that may be psychologically, emotionally or physically painful, discomforting, dangerous or potenti
Sep 4, 20256 Findings6 Important
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
During an employee record review, one individual (staff B) was missing a health report from their file.
- Staff Record - Registry Certificate251.05(2)(a)4.a.
One employee (Staff E) was missing a Registry certificate from their file. Registry certificates are due within six mont
- Staff Record - High School Diploma251.05(2)(a)5.
Three employees (Staff C, D, and F), identified as Lead Teachers, were missing documentation of having completed high sc
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Four employees (Staff B, D, E, and F) didn't have current CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) certificates on file.
- Child Care Teacher - Entry-Level Training251.05(3)(f)3.
One employee (Staff F) didn't have documentation to show they are qualified to work as a Lead Teacher, the role to which
- Infant & Toddler - Provider Training251.09(1)(e)
Two employees (Staff A and E), identified as Lead teachers for the Infant/Toddler classrooms didn't have documentation s
Aug 20, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Nov 14, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces251.06(11)(b)5.
Rule states 'An energy absorbing surface such as loose sand, pea gravel or bark mulch, in a depth of at least 9 inches,
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
During this monitoring visit, a number of classrooms had large areas of deteriorating and chipping paint on their walls
- Cleanliness Of Furnishings, Toys, Equipment251.07(3)(i)
Numerous concerns of sanitation were noted throughout the entire center. Walls, doors, doorframes, sink cabinets, and l
Jul 10, 20243 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position251.09(2)(bm)
Rule states "Each child under one year of age shall be placed to sleep on his or her back in a crib unless otherwise spe
- Toilets & Sinks - Water Temperature251.06(10)(h)
Rule states in part, 'The hot water temperature may not exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit for sinks used by or accessible to
- Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces251.06(11)(b)5.
Rule states in part 'An energy-absorbing surface, such as loose sand, pea gravel or bark mulch, in a depth of at least 9
Jun 20, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Communication With Parents251.04(4)(c)
The center did not have documentation to show they have offered conferences at least twice each year for parent and staf
- Summary Of Rules Provided251.04(4)(e)
The center hasn't been providing a summary of DCF 251 licensing rules to the parents of each child upon each child's enr
- Toilets & Sinks - Water Temperature251.06(10)(h)
Rule states in part, 'The hot water temperature may not exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit for sinks used by or accessible to
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
Rule states 'The director or director's designee shall review records of injuries with staff every six months to ensure