Natures Cove West Early Learning Center
836 RICHARD DR, EAU CLAIRE, WI 54701-6242Childery Rating: 3/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 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
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 72
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). Of 4 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 5, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
During a monitoring visit, a can of disinfectant and a spray can of room deodorizer were observed in an unlocked cabinet
Dec 3, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
During a monitoring visit, a lower level cabinet with cleaning supplies and sprays was observed to be unlocked. This mad
- Emergencies - Practice Written Plans251.06(3)(b)2.
During a review of tornado and fire drill practices, it was noted that tornado drills weren't practiced during September
Oct 1, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Child Guidance - Prohibited Actions251.07(2)(e)
On 9/26/25, a teacher briskly removed a two year old child from a piece of equipment, placing him with some force on the
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