LA PETITE ACADEMY- WATERTOWN RD

Mixed-Age Group - Staff-To-Child Ratio (251.055(2)(c))

Center failed to maintain staff-to-child ratios with mixed-age groups on May 26, 2026. One staff member was present with 12 children, according to attendance records. Children ranged in age from 3 months to 9 years old, resulting in a prorate of 1.54, until a second provider arrived 6 minutes later. Rule 251.055(2)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Mixed Age Group With Children Under Age 2 - Group Size (251.055(2)(d))

Center failed to maintain group sizes on May 26, 2026. Attendance records documented a group of twelve children with three being infants/toddlers (1yo, 3mo, and 6 mo). Rule 251.055(2)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked (251.05(2)(a)6.)

Center failed to accurately document the days and hours staff worked, and in which classrooms, when multiple staff members were not signed out of classrooms on May 22, 2026. Rule 251.05(2)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications (251.05(3)(g)2.)

Staff, alone with a group of children, lacked documentation of meeting assistant child care teacher educational qualifications upon licensing review. Staff has been employed longer than 6 months. A Warning Letter was issued February 18, 2026. Rule 251.05(3)(g)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Supervision Of Children (251.055(1)(a))

A child was not within sight and sound supervision of a child care worker to guide behaviors, ensure safety, and prevent harm when the child was left outside on the play ground, alone, for three to four minutes. Staff became aware of child's location when child knocked on the door to a different classroom from the outside. A Warning Letter was issued February 18, 2026. Rule 251.055(1)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Child Tracking Procedure (251.055(1)(f))

The implemented tracking procedure failed when a child was left outside on the playground and not accounted for with his class. Child was located with a different group for almost 30 minutes and was still listed on the initial classroom tracking form. Rule 251.055(1)(f) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Meals & Snacks - Minimum Meal Requirements (251.07(5)(a)4.)

Minimum meal requirements were not met on several occurrences when children were not provided a beverage at meals and snacks. Daily meal documentation on the center app noted children being served foods without beverages, photos showed the same. Rule 251.07(5)(a)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Care During Feeding (251.09(3)(a)11.)

Children in the infant room were observed sitting in highchairs without infant safety straps. The straps were located and reinstalled in the highchairs during visit. Rule 251.09(3)(a)11. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Mixed-Age Group - Staff-To-Child Ratio (251.055(2)(c))

Center name-to-face tracking sheets noted one staff member with 13 children (at a prorata calculation of 1.232), until a second teacher arrived, on the day of licensing visit. On January 28, 2026, a second staff member signed into the preschool classroom at 8:07am with 15 children present in the room (the prorata ways 1.422). Earlier, one staff member was present in the room with 12 children, ranging in age from 2yo to 5yo with a prorata of 1.12. Rule 251.055(2)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Medication Administration - As Labeled & Authorized (251.07(6)(f)5.)

A medication on the premise, an EpiPen, could not be administered as directed on the label as the medication was expired. Rule 251.07(6)(f)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling (251.07(6)(f)1.b.)

Two EpiPens on the premise lacked labels with the child(ren)'s name, dosage, and directions for administration. Rule 251.07(6)(f)1.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanliness (251.07(4)(e))

Bedding, including blankets and sheets, were not stored in a sanitary manner at the time of licensing visit. Bedding was observed stacked on rest cots, uncovered, touching, and accessible to all children. Rule 251.07(4)(e) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Food Storage - Dry Food (251.06(9)(d)2.a.)

Dry foods, including flour and pasta, were not stored in bags with zip-type closures of food-grade containers with tight-fitting covers, and labeled. Rule 251.06(9)(d)2.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Potential Source Of Harm On Premises (251.06(2)(a))

The indoor premise was not free from hazards and potential sources of harm at the time of licensing visit. Plastic bags were accessible on the back of the toilet and on the floor in the Pre-K bathroom, gloves were accessible to children on a low shelf. Rule 251.06(2)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Inside Temperature - Minimum (251.06(1)(d))

The indoor temperature was not maintained at a minimum of 67 degrees. The infant classroom was noted with a digital thermometer as low as 55 degrees near the cribs and where infants were playing on the floor. The Pre-K classroom was noted at 61 degrees. Rule 251.06(1)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Supervision Of Children (251.055(1)(a))

Children were not within sight and sound supervision of a child care worker to guide behaviors and actions, ensure safety, and prevent harm. Children were observed wandering out of the PreK and 4K classrooms on various occasions throughout licensing visit. The teacher in the PreK classroom was observed with her back to the children or on an electronic multiple times when a child hit other children. Rule 251.055(1)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document (251.05(4)(a))

The file for Staff A lacked documentation of a complete orientation at the time of licensing review. Rule 251.05(4)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Meal Prep Personnel - Training (251.05(3)(gr)3.a.)

Staff E, preparing meals and snacks at the time of licensing visit, lacked at least four hours of training in kitchen sanitation, food handling, and nutrition. Rule 251.05(3)(gr)3.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications (251.05(3)(g)2.)

Staff B lacked qualifications of an assistant child care teacher, staff has been employed longer than 6 months. The same staff member was noted in a June 2025 violation; the correction plan noted a completion date of July 2025 for the course. Rule 251.05(3)(g)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked (251.05(2)(a)6.)

Center failed to accurately document that days and hours staff worked and in which classroom when used to meet applicable staff-to-child ratios. Staff failed to document hours on the name-to-face sheets when used to meet ratios, only one staff was noted as being used for ratio purposes when two staff were stated to be present in the room. Rule 251.05(2)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Washrooms - Sanitary Conditions (251.06(10)(dm)1.)

A toilet room in the two-year-old room was not maintained in a sanitary condition. Toilet was observed backed-up with a large amount of toilet paper and refuse. Rule 251.06(10)(dm)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Child Tracking Procedure (251.055(1)(f))

The implemented tracking procedure failed at the time of licensing visit. A child was present in the PreK classroom but was signed-in and tracked in the preschool classroom. Rule 251.055(1)(f) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Meal Preparation Staff - Clothing, Hair Restraints (251.06(9)(g)1.b.)

Staff preparing meals at the time of licensing visit was observed not wearing effective hair nets or caps. Rule 251.06(9)(g)1.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Food Storage - Dry Food (251.06(9)(d)2.a.)

Dry foods, including pasta and cereal, were not stored in bags with zip-type closures or food-grade containers with tight-fitting covers and labeled. Bags were observed twisted and taped closed in the kitchen pantry. Rule 251.06(9)(d)2.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Kitchen Equipment & Utensils - Safe & Sanitary (251.06(9)(a)2.)

The kitchen refrigerator was not maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at the time of licensing visit. Dark red liquid was spilled on the bottom of the kitchen refrigerator, staff stated it has been there since before August. Rule 251.06(9)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).