The teachers and staff at the Eau Claire KinderCare are passionate about educating and nurturing children.
We have many long term staff that provide the children with the consistency and dedication that they deserve.
The majority of our teachers have their Child Development Associate's credential, Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education.
We all believe in continuing education and we support our teachers growth within the education field.
Many of our teachers are continuing their education in the field that they are so dedicated to early childhood.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1985
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
More Than Daycare
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to Fairfax KinderCare Learning Center in Eau Claire (serving families in Eau Claire, Altoona, Menomonie, and the surrounding Chippewa Valley. We are excited to meet with you and your family. We believe in developing the whole child with an emphasis on assisting your child's growth with their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Here at the Eau Claire KinderCare, we take great joy and pride in knowing how important we are to your child's development. We feel that it truly does take a community to raise a child and we are honored that so many families in the Chippewa Valley utilize us to meet their child care (preschool) needs. Your child will not only have a safe, secure, and stimulating environment to learn in, but will have support and direction from a team of early childhood experts who have a true passion for educating and nurturing children.
- KinderCare Learning Center offers all the children a safe and secure environment. Our building is secured with a entry code that is given to all the families when they enroll. We have a fenced in playground area and we exceed all licensing safety requirements. Our team members are all certified in CPR and First Aid.
- Hours Of Operation: 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- County Assistance and Children's Miricale Network, State and NACCRRA
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Eau Claire KinderCare?
The application deadline for Eau Claire KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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