BRIGHTER BEGINNINGS ELC- A KARRASEL
Licensed for 140 children from 1 month to 13 years 11 months.
1612 Truax Blvd, Eau Claire, WI, 54703-1551
Listing details last changed Sep 30, 2026
BRIGHTER BEGINNINGS ELC- A KARRASEL is a licensed group child care center in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Capacity
140
Ages
6 weeks to 13 years, 11 months
Hours
06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
License & details for BRIGHTER BEGINNINGS ELC- A KARRASEL
- Facility type
- Licensed group child care center
- A facility where a person provides care and supervision for 13 or more children who are not related to the provider, for less than 24 hours a day. Source: Wis. Admin. Code DCF 251.03, WI Department of Children and Families (opens in a new tab)
- License
- LICENSED GROUP
- License status
- licensed
How it compares in Eau Claire
| Measure | This center | Typical in Eau Claire |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 140 children | 60 children |
| Youngest age served | 1 month | 2 years |
Eau Claire has 49 licensed centers. BRIGHTER BEGINNINGS ELC- A KARRASEL is one of 24 that take infants.
Where BRIGHTER BEGINNINGS ELC- A KARRASEL is
Pin placed from the address on the state record.
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Staff-to-child ratios in Wisconsin
Wisconsin sets a maximum number of children per staff member in licensed child care centers. These are the rows for the ages this center serves. 1:4 means one staff member for four children.
- 0–17 months
- 1:4
- 18–29 months
- 1:7
- 30–35 months
- 1:8
- 3 years
- 1:10
- 4 years
- 1:13
Rule: Wis. Admin. Code DCF 251.055 (Table 251.055) (opens in a new tab). This is the state’s limit, not a promise about this center’s own staffing.
Paying for care in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Shares Child Care Subsidy Program (opens in a new tab) is Wisconsin’s child care subsidy program. Agency: Wisconsin Department of Children and Families.
Ask this center whether it accepts the program; the state record does not list it.
Tour checklist for BRIGHTER BEGINNINGS ELC- A KARRASEL
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Questions parents ask about BRIGHTER BEGINNINGS ELC- A KARRASEL
What ages does BRIGHTER BEGINNINGS ELC- A KARRASEL serve?
BRIGHTER BEGINNINGS ELC- A KARRASEL is licensed to care for children from 1 month to 13 years 11 months. The state record lists these age groups: 6 weeks to 13 years, 11 months.
How many children is BRIGHTER BEGINNINGS ELC- A KARRASEL licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 140 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is BRIGHTER BEGINNINGS ELC- A KARRASEL licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Wisconsin record lists BRIGHTER BEGINNINGS ELC- A KARRASEL's license status as licensed. The state's own reports have the details.
Where this information comes from
Licensing details on this page come from public records kept by Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (opens in a new tab)
This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with Wisconsin Department of Children and Families or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.
Data updated Nov 8, 2026 · Source: Wisconsin Department of Children and Families public records · Check this license on Child Care Finder (Wisconsin) (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →
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