Accredited Provider
Association For Early Learning Leaders' National Accreditation Commission (Ellnac)

Brighter Beginnings Elc- A Karrasel
1612 Truax Blvd
Eau Claire WI 54703-1551
Contact Information
Samantha Draves
Provider #
4000587894
Location #
001
Facility #
2001189
Regulation Type
Licensed Group
Applicant/Licensee
Anthony Morelli
Ages Served
6 weeks - 14 years

Months Open
Jan - Dec
Day Capacity
140
Night Capacity
0
Hours
Mon-Fri
6:00AM - 6:00PM
Sat-Sun
Closed

Current Rating
Unique Program Services
This program provides Infant Child Care.

Regulated child care providers are monitored for compliance with health and safety standards. Below, you may view the last three years of enforcement actions/stipulations/warning letters *, monitoring  and  violations.

Enforcement Actions/Stipulations/Warning Letters *  in Last 3 Years

Type of Regulation Date Type Appeal Decision Violations **
Licensing 4/9/2021 Orders Letter No
251.04(2)(a)  (Compliance With Laws)  on 3/30/2021  : Contrary to s. 48.686(4m)(c) Wis. Stats., the center failed to obtain an approved preliminary report indicating that Staff A and G were eligible to work in the child care program prior to them becoming caregivers.  
251.05(2)(a)3.a.  (Staff Record - Physical Examination)  on 3/30/2021  : On 3/30/21, employee A, E, and F do not have a health examination completed within 12 months prior or 30 days after beginning work at the center, indicating the person is physically able to work with young children and is free from illness detrimental to children including tuberculosis.  
251.05(2)(a)4.a.  (Staff Record - Registry Certificate)  on 3/30/2021  : On 3/30/21, a certificate from the The Registry was not observed on file for employee E who has worked at the center for more than 3 months, documenting that the child care worker has met the educational qualifications for the position of a teacher.  
251.05(3)(c)  (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training)  on 3/30/2021  : On 3/30/21, a current certificate of completion for infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation including training in the use of an automated external defibrillator was not on file for employee A, C, E, and F. Employee D's certificate was not from an approved CPR and AED providers and course.  
251.05(3)(g)2.  (Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications)  on 3/30/2021  : On 3/30/21, documentation of educational qualifications was not observed on file for employee C who has assumed the position of assistant teacher for more than 6 months.  
251.05(4)(a)  (Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document)  on 3/30/2021  : On 3/30/21, employee G did not complete an orientation within the first week of starting to work with children at the center.  
251.06(2)(gm)  (Premises - Well Drained, Clean)  on 3/30/2021  : On 3/30/21, The premise was not in good repair where there is a broken cabinet door in the Jungle classroom and the lower bathroom by the Fantastic Frogs classroom is missing the baseboard trim creating a potential injury hazard to the children.  
251.07(6)(dm)4.  (Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records)  on 3/30/2021  : On 3/30/21, There was no documentation showing the director reviewed the medical log book within the last 6 months in the infant room. Rule requires that records of injuries shall be reviewed by the director or designated person with staff every 6 months in order to ensure that all possible preventive measures are being taken.  
251.08(4)(b)  (Driver Orientation - Requirement)  on 3/30/2021  : On 3/30/21, documentation of completed driver training was not observed on file for the driver. Rule in pertinent part states Before a driver who is not the licensee first transports children, the licensee shall provide the driver with a training. The licensee shall review, document, and update the training as necessary with each driver annually.  
251.09(1)(b)  (Infant & Toddler - Location & Sharing Intake Information)  on 3/30/2021  : On 3/30/21, intake information for two infants were not file in the classroom or area the children were assigned to. Rule in pertinent part states Admission information for an infant or toddler shall be on file in the room or area to which the child is assigned and shall be known to the child care worker  
Type of Regulation Licensing
Date 4/9/2021
Type Orders Letter
Appeal No
Decision
Violations
251.04(2)(a)  (Compliance With Laws)  on 3/30/2021  : Contrary to s. 48.686(4m)(c) Wis. Stats., the center failed to obtain an approved preliminary report indicating that Staff A and G were eligible to work in the child care program prior to them becoming caregivers.  
251.05(2)(a)3.a.  (Staff Record - Physical Examination)  on 3/30/2021  : On 3/30/21, employee A, E, and F do not have a health examination completed within 12 months prior or 30 days after beginning work at the center, indicating the person is physically able to work with young children and is free from illness detrimental to children including tuberculosis.  
251.05(2)(a)4.a.  (Staff Record - Registry Certificate)  on 3/30/2021  : On 3/30/21, a certificate from the The Registry was not observed on file for employee E who has worked at the center for more than 3 months, documenting that the child care worker has met the educational qualifications for the position of a teacher.  
251.05(3)(c)  (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training)  on 3/30/2021  : On 3/30/21, a current certificate of completion for infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation including training in the use of an automated external defibrillator was not on file for employee A, C, E, and F. Employee D's certificate was not from an approved CPR and AED providers and course.  
251.05(3)(g)2.  (Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications)  on 3/30/2021  : On 3/30/21, documentation of educational qualifications was not observed on file for employee C who has assumed the position of assistant teacher for more than 6 months.  
251.05(4)(a)  (Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document)  on 3/30/2021  : On 3/30/21, employee G did not complete an orientation within the first week of starting to work with children at the center.  
251.06(2)(gm)  (Premises - Well Drained, Clean)  on 3/30/2021  : On 3/30/21, The premise was not in good repair where there is a broken cabinet door in the Jungle classroom and the lower bathroom by the Fantastic Frogs classroom is missing the baseboard trim creating a potential injury hazard to the children.  
251.07(6)(dm)4.  (Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records)  on 3/30/2021  : On 3/30/21, There was no documentation showing the director reviewed the medical log book within the last 6 months in the infant room. Rule requires that records of injuries shall be reviewed by the director or designated person with staff every 6 months in order to ensure that all possible preventive measures are being taken.  
251.08(4)(b)  (Driver Orientation - Requirement)  on 3/30/2021  : On 3/30/21, documentation of completed driver training was not observed on file for the driver. Rule in pertinent part states Before a driver who is not the licensee first transports children, the licensee shall provide the driver with a training. The licensee shall review, document, and update the training as necessary with each driver annually.  
251.09(1)(b)  (Infant & Toddler - Location & Sharing Intake Information)  on 3/30/2021  : On 3/30/21, intake information for two infants were not file in the classroom or area the children were assigned to. Rule in pertinent part states Admission information for an infant or toddler shall be on file in the room or area to which the child is assigned and shall be known to the child care worker  

Monitoring in Last 3 Years

Type of Regulation Date Details Results
Licensing 12/15/2023 No Violations found *** Paper Icon Statement of Compliance
Licensing 9/6/2023 See Violations below Paper Icon View plan
Licensing 7/27/2023 See Violations below Paper Icon View plan
Licensing 8/19/2022 No Violations found *** Paper Icon Statement of Compliance
Licensing 7/8/2022 See Violations below Paper Icon View plan
Licensing 5/10/2022 See Violations below Paper Icon View plan
Licensing 10/15/2021 No Violations found *** Paper Icon Statement of Compliance
Licensing 3/30/2021 See Violations below Paper Icon View plan

Type of Regulation Licensing
Date 12/15/2023
Details No Violations found ***
Results Paper Icon Statement of Compliance
Type of Regulation Licensing
Date 9/6/2023
Details See Violations below
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Type of Regulation Licensing
Date 7/27/2023
Details See Violations below
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Type of Regulation Licensing
Date 8/19/2022
Details No Violations found ***
Results Paper Icon Statement of Compliance
Type of Regulation Licensing
Date 7/8/2022
Details See Violations below
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Type of Regulation Licensing
Date 5/10/2022
Details See Violations below
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Type of Regulation Licensing
Date 10/15/2021
Details No Violations found ***
Results Paper Icon Statement of Compliance
Type of Regulation Licensing
Date 3/30/2021
Details See Violations below
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Violations in Last 3 Years

Date Rule Number Rule Summary Description
9/6/2023 251.05(2)(a)2. Staff Record - Completed Background Check Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
7/27/2023 251.05(2)(a)4.a. Staff Record - Registry Certificate Staff B, F and G are missing a certificate from The Registry documenting that the person has met the educational qualifications for the position and the person has worked as a teacher, director and/or administrator at the center for at least 6 months.
7/27/2023 251.05(3)(cm) Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training Staff G and H were missing documentation of having received training within the past two years on child abuse and neglect laws, identification, and reporting. Staff A had the training, but in a format that is no longer accepted by the department.
7/27/2023 251.05(3)(g)2. Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications An assistant teacher is required to complete entry level training within 6 months of the hired date. There was no documentation of completion of a non-credit department-approved course or a credit course in early childhood education for Staff D and E who have both been employed at the center for longer than 6 months.
7/27/2023 251.05(4)(c)9. Continuing Education - Documentation Of 12 Month Period Contrary to rule, Staff A, F, G, I and J did not have documentation of the yearly requirement of 25 hours of continuing education in 2022.
7/27/2023 251.09(4)(a)5. Infant & Toddler - Soiled Diapers Disposal Per rule, soiled diapers need to be disposed of in a plastic-lined, hands-free, covered container. There is a lock on the container in the Infant room that requires staff to unlock the top of the container with their hands in order to place the soiled diaper in the container.
7/8/2022 251.06(9)(d)1.b. Food Storage - Refrigeration Units On 7/8/22, the refrigeration unit in the kitchen was not maintained at 40 degrees or lower, it was observed to be 50 degrees. Rule requires that each refrigeration unit shall be maintained at 40 degrees or lower, and each freezing unit shall be maintained at 0 degrees or lower.
7/8/2022 251.09(2)(bm) Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position On 7/8/22, two infants were observed sleeping on the bouncing seats. Rule in pertinent part states Each child under age 1 shall be placed to sleep on his or her back in a crib unless otherwise specified in writing by the child's physician.
5/10/2022 251.07(6)(f)6. Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises On 5/10/22, a current medication administration authorization was not observed on file for 2 medications in the infant classroom. Rule in pertinent part states No medication intended for use by a child in the care of the center may be kept at the center without a current medication administration authorization from the parent.
3/30/2021 251.04(2)(a) Compliance With Laws Contrary to s. 48.686(4m)(c) Wis. Stats., the center failed to obtain an approved preliminary report indicating that Staff A and G were eligible to work in the child care program prior to them becoming caregivers.
3/30/2021 251.05(2)(a)3.a. Staff Record - Physical Examination On 3/30/21, employee A, E, and F do not have a health examination completed within 12 months prior or 30 days after beginning work at the center, indicating the person is physically able to work with young children and is free from illness detrimental to children including tuberculosis.
3/30/2021 251.05(2)(a)4.a. Staff Record - Registry Certificate On 3/30/21, a certificate from the The Registry was not observed on file for employee E who has worked at the center for more than 3 months, documenting that the child care worker has met the educational qualifications for the position of a teacher.
3/30/2021 251.05(3)(c) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training On 3/30/21, a current certificate of completion for infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation including training in the use of an automated external defibrillator was not on file for employee A, C, E, and F. Employee D's certificate was not from an approved CPR and AED providers and course.
3/30/2021 251.05(3)(g)2. Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications On 3/30/21, documentation of educational qualifications was not observed on file for employee C who has assumed the position of assistant teacher for more than 6 months.
3/30/2021 251.05(4)(a) Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document On 3/30/21, employee G did not complete an orientation within the first week of starting to work with children at the center.
3/30/2021 251.06(2)(gm) Premises - Well Drained, Clean On 3/30/21, The premise was not in good repair where there is a broken cabinet door in the Jungle classroom and the lower bathroom by the Fantastic Frogs classroom is missing the baseboard trim creating a potential injury hazard to the children.
3/30/2021 251.07(6)(dm)4. Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records On 3/30/21, There was no documentation showing the director reviewed the medical log book within the last 6 months in the infant room. Rule requires that records of injuries shall be reviewed by the director or designated person with staff every 6 months in order to ensure that all possible preventive measures are being taken.
3/30/2021 251.08(4)(b) Driver Orientation - Requirement On 3/30/21, documentation of completed driver training was not observed on file for the driver. Rule in pertinent part states Before a driver who is not the licensee first transports children, the licensee shall provide the driver with a training. The licensee shall review, document, and update the training as necessary with each driver annually.
3/30/2021 251.09(1)(b) Infant & Toddler - Location & Sharing Intake Information On 3/30/21, intake information for two infants were not file in the classroom or area the children were assigned to. Rule in pertinent part states Admission information for an infant or toddler shall be on file in the room or area to which the child is assigned and shall be known to the child care worker

Date 9/6/2023
Rule Number 251.05(2)(a)2.
Rule Summary Staff Record - Completed Background Check
Description
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Date 7/27/2023
Rule Number 251.05(2)(a)4.a.
Rule Summary Staff Record - Registry Certificate
Description
Staff B, F and G are missing a certificate from The Registry documenting that the person has met the educational qualifications for the position and the person has worked as a teacher, director and/or administrator at the center for at least 6 months.
Date 7/27/2023
Rule Number 251.05(3)(cm)
Rule Summary Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training
Description
Staff G and H were missing documentation of having received training within the past two years on child abuse and neglect laws, identification, and reporting. Staff A had the training, but in a format that is no longer accepted by the department.
Date 7/27/2023
Rule Number 251.05(3)(g)2.
Rule Summary Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications
Description
An assistant teacher is required to complete entry level training within 6 months of the hired date. There was no documentation of completion of a non-credit department-approved course or a credit course in early childhood education for Staff D and E who have both been employed at the center for longer than 6 months.
Date 7/27/2023
Rule Number 251.05(4)(c)9.
Rule Summary Continuing Education - Documentation Of 12 Month Period
Description
Contrary to rule, Staff A, F, G, I and J did not have documentation of the yearly requirement of 25 hours of continuing education in 2022.
Date 7/27/2023
Rule Number 251.09(4)(a)5.
Rule Summary Infant & Toddler - Soiled Diapers Disposal
Description
Per rule, soiled diapers need to be disposed of in a plastic-lined, hands-free, covered container. There is a lock on the container in the Infant room that requires staff to unlock the top of the container with their hands in order to place the soiled diaper in the container.
Date 7/8/2022
Rule Number 251.06(9)(d)1.b.
Rule Summary Food Storage - Refrigeration Units
Description
On 7/8/22, the refrigeration unit in the kitchen was not maintained at 40 degrees or lower, it was observed to be 50 degrees. Rule requires that each refrigeration unit shall be maintained at 40 degrees or lower, and each freezing unit shall be maintained at 0 degrees or lower.
Date 7/8/2022
Rule Number 251.09(2)(bm)
Rule Summary Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position
Description
On 7/8/22, two infants were observed sleeping on the bouncing seats. Rule in pertinent part states Each child under age 1 shall be placed to sleep on his or her back in a crib unless otherwise specified in writing by the child's physician.
Date 5/10/2022
Rule Number 251.07(6)(f)6.
Rule Summary Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises
Description
On 5/10/22, a current medication administration authorization was not observed on file for 2 medications in the infant classroom. Rule in pertinent part states No medication intended for use by a child in the care of the center may be kept at the center without a current medication administration authorization from the parent.
Date 3/30/2021
Rule Number 251.04(2)(a)
Rule Summary Compliance With Laws
Description
Contrary to s. 48.686(4m)(c) Wis. Stats., the center failed to obtain an approved preliminary report indicating that Staff A and G were eligible to work in the child care program prior to them becoming caregivers.
Date 3/30/2021
Rule Number 251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Rule Summary Staff Record - Physical Examination
Description
On 3/30/21, employee A, E, and F do not have a health examination completed within 12 months prior or 30 days after beginning work at the center, indicating the person is physically able to work with young children and is free from illness detrimental to children including tuberculosis.
Date 3/30/2021
Rule Number 251.05(2)(a)4.a.
Rule Summary Staff Record - Registry Certificate
Description
On 3/30/21, a certificate from the The Registry was not observed on file for employee E who has worked at the center for more than 3 months, documenting that the child care worker has met the educational qualifications for the position of a teacher.
Date 3/30/2021
Rule Number 251.05(3)(c)
Rule Summary Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training
Description
On 3/30/21, a current certificate of completion for infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation including training in the use of an automated external defibrillator was not on file for employee A, C, E, and F. Employee D's certificate was not from an approved CPR and AED providers and course.
Date 3/30/2021
Rule Number 251.05(3)(g)2.
Rule Summary Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications
Description
On 3/30/21, documentation of educational qualifications was not observed on file for employee C who has assumed the position of assistant teacher for more than 6 months.
Date 3/30/2021
Rule Number 251.05(4)(a)
Rule Summary Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document
Description
On 3/30/21, employee G did not complete an orientation within the first week of starting to work with children at the center.
Date 3/30/2021
Rule Number 251.06(2)(gm)
Rule Summary Premises - Well Drained, Clean
Description
On 3/30/21, The premise was not in good repair where there is a broken cabinet door in the Jungle classroom and the lower bathroom by the Fantastic Frogs classroom is missing the baseboard trim creating a potential injury hazard to the children.
Date 3/30/2021
Rule Number 251.07(6)(dm)4.
Rule Summary Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records
Description
On 3/30/21, There was no documentation showing the director reviewed the medical log book within the last 6 months in the infant room. Rule requires that records of injuries shall be reviewed by the director or designated person with staff every 6 months in order to ensure that all possible preventive measures are being taken.
Date 3/30/2021
Rule Number 251.08(4)(b)
Rule Summary Driver Orientation - Requirement
Description
On 3/30/21, documentation of completed driver training was not observed on file for the driver. Rule in pertinent part states Before a driver who is not the licensee first transports children, the licensee shall provide the driver with a training. The licensee shall review, document, and update the training as necessary with each driver annually.
Date 3/30/2021
Rule Number 251.09(1)(b)
Rule Summary Infant & Toddler - Location & Sharing Intake Information
Description
On 3/30/21, intake information for two infants were not file in the classroom or area the children were assigned to. Rule in pertinent part states Admission information for an infant or toddler shall be on file in the room or area to which the child is assigned and shall be known to the child care worker

The following details are reported by the child care provider. These details are not verified by the Department of Children and Families. These details are updated by the provider and may not be up to date. Please contact the provider for the latest information.

Special Types of Care Available

Before School Care provided.
After School Care provided.
Rotating Care provided.

Program Philosophy

None Reported.

Vacancies

None Reported.

Waitlist

This provider does not have a waitlist.
Footnotes

* An enforcement action is a sanction or penalty that the Department of Children and Families may impose to gain a child care center's compliance with administrative rule. An enforcement action only pertains to licensed care -- not to certified care. On the date indicated above, an enforcement action was issued by the Department to address a violation of one or more administrative rules. The center can dispute an enforcement action through an appeal. If there is an appeal, this is also indicated above. If no decision is listed for an appealed action, contact the appropriate Department Regional Office for more information. The Department may resolve an enforcement action through a stipulation agreement with the licensee. The Department can also issue a warning letter which is not an enforcement action and does not have appeal rights

** Any violations included in an enforcement action are both displayed next to the enforcement action and displayed in the listing of violations. Forfeitures are displayed next to their action type, and forfeiture amounts are identified next to each violation

*** During a partial review of rule requirements on the date indicated, no rule violations were observed

To obtain more detail or more history on regulatory compliance, contact the Licensing Regional office.