LA PETITE ACADEMY

MADISON, WILICENSED GROUPLicensed

3.7based on state inspection data
Capacity129
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM (Jan-Dec)
Est. price$1,290/mo

Contact information

Address6514 Schroeder Rd, Madison, WI, 53711

CityMADISON, WI 53711

Phone608-277-0076

Operating details

Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM (Jan-Dec)

Capacity129

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/13/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium17
  • Medium-Low4
  • Low0

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Location

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6514 Schroeder Rd, Madison, WI, 53711, MADISON, WI 53711

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
  2. Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
  3. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  4. This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/13/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium17
  • Medium-Low4
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-Low risk5/13/2026

    Infant & Toddler - Leftover Milk Or Formula (251.09(3)(a)7.)

    Infant formula was not discarded after 2 hours when pre-made bottles were left out at room temperature for more than 2 hours and fed to a child. Rule 251.09(3)(a)7. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-Low risk5/13/2026

    Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home (251.09(3)(a)2.)

    Pre-made bottles brought from home were not labeled with the child's name, date, and refrigerated. Rule 251.09(3)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium risk3/26/2026

    Access To Records & Reports - Parents (251.04(7)(b))

    Center did not provide a parent access to all records maintained on their child when requested. Rule 251.04(7)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  4. Medium risk3/26/2026

    Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces (251.06(11)(b)5.)

    The outdoor play space did not have an energy-absorbing surface of at least 9 inches in depth in areas where climbing equipment was 4 feet or more. Rule 251.06(11)(b)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  5. Medium risk3/26/2026

    Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair (251.06(2)(gm))

    The premises was not free from litter and debris when paper and plastic waste were scattered throughout the playground. Rule 251.06(2)(gm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  6. Medium risk3/26/2026

    Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection (251.09(4)(a)3.)

    The diaper changing surface was not disinfected after each use as required, when a staff member was using a sanitizer to disinfect the surface. Rule 251.09(4)(a)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium-High risk11/24/2025

    Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum (251.055(2)(b))

    According to staff interviews, staff-to-child ratios were not maintained at all times when a staff member was described as often walking out of the classroom and leaving the second staff alone with children. Rule 251.055(2)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium risk11/24/2025

    Deteriorating Paint (251.06(2)(i))

    Chipping and peeling paint was accessible to children in the preschool classroom on the interior playground door. Rule 251.06(2)(i) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium risk11/24/2025

    Daily Routines (251.07(1)(d))

    During eating and napping routines children were waiting for extended periods of time for food to be served and for naptime to start. Rule 251.07(1)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  4. Medium risk11/24/2025

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

    Food was not available to all children during lunch when food components were not passed around the table. Rule 251.07(5)(a)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  5. Medium risk11/24/2025

    Mealtime - Staff With Children (251.07(5)(b)1.)

    Staff did not sit and assist the children during lunch. Rule 251.07(5)(b)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  6. Medium risk11/24/2025

    Washing Child's Hands & Face (251.07(6)(i)1.)

    Children did not wash hands with soap and warm running water before eating lunch. Rule 251.07(6)(i)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  7. Medium risk11/24/2025

    Adult Handwashing (251.07(6)(i)2.)

    Staff did not wash hands with soap and warm running water prior to handling food or after assisting with toileting. Rule 251.07(6)(i)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  8. Medium risk10/28/2025

    Washing Child's Hands & Face (251.07(6)(i)1.)

    Children's hands were not washed with soap and warm running water after diapering. Rule 251.07(6)(i)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  9. Medium risk10/28/2025

    Infant & Toddler - Soiled Diapers Disposal (251.09(4)(a)5.)

    Soiled diapers were not placed in a hands-free, covered container. Rule 251.09(4)(a)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  10. Medium risk10/28/2025

    Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection (251.09(4)(a)3.)

    Diaper changing surface was not cleaned with soap and water and a disinfectant after each diaper change. Rule 251.09(4)(a)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  11. Medium-Low risk10/28/2025

    Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home (251.09(3)(a)2.)

    An infant bottle in the refrigerator was not labeled with the child's name and date. Rule 251.09(3)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  12. Medium risk10/28/2025

    Adult Handwashing (251.07(6)(i)2.)

    A staff member did not wash their hands with soap and warm running water after each diaper change. Rule 251.07(6)(i)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  13. Medium risk10/28/2025

    Prohibited Actions - Cruel, Aversive, Frightening, Humiliating Actions (251.07(2)(e)5.)

    A staff member engaged in a prohibited action that may have been frightening to children when multiple staff members described a teacher yelling while hitting her hands against her legs during an altercation with another staff in front of the children. The children showed signs of being frightened during the incident. In addition, the same staff was described as often yelling at the children in order to re-direct their behavior. Rule 251.07(2)(e)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  14. High risk9/3/2025

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

    Each child was not supervised by a childcare worker who was within sight and sound of the children to prevent harm and ensure safety when a 5-year-old child was left alone on the playground and unsupervised for approximately 10 minutes. This incident was self-reported by the center. Rule 251.055(1)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  15. Medium-High risk9/3/2025

    Naptime - Waking Children Ratios (251.055(2)(g)4.)

    Staff-to-child ratios were not maintained during naptime when six infants were awake and only one child care worker was present when two were required. Rule 251.055(2)(g)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  16. Medium risk9/3/2025

    Infant & Toddler - Crib Mattresses & Coverings (251.09(1)(j))

    In the infant room, a crib sheet was loose and not snugly fit over the mattress. Rule 251.09(1)(j) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  17. Medium-Low risk9/3/2025

    Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home (251.09(3)(a)2.)

    Infant milk brought from home was not labeled with the child's name and date. Rule 251.09(3)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  18. Medium-High risk5/20/2025

    Staff Record - Completed Background Check (251.05(2)(a)2.)

    Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 002 Rule 251.05(2)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  19. Medium risk4/17/2025

    Assistant Child Care Teacher - Supervision (251.05(3)(g)1.)

    Two assistant teachers who were in charge of a group of children were outside on the playground and not working under the supervision of a child care teacher. Rule 251.05(3)(g)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

25Total Violations
6Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,290/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

Typical prices in Wisconsin run about $1,231/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in Wisconsin by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: MADISON
  • Capacity: 129
  • Type: LICENSED GROUP

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