LA PETITE ACADEMY MONONA

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

Based on a review of staff sign-in and sign-out records, a staff person who had signed into the Infant B classroom on 6/15/26 did not sign out. Rule 251.05(2)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

The required staff-to-child ratios in Table 251.055 were not met on a pro rata basis with the ages of children in the group on several occasions. The mixed-age group ratio was exceeded in the Toddler B classroom on 6/16/26 from 7:45 to 8:05 am, and again on 6/04/26 from 8:23 to 9:10 am. The mixed-age group ratio was also exceeded in the Infant B classroom on 6/04/26, from 8:10 to 8:30 am. On these dates and times, only one staff person was caring for children when two staff were required. 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))

Based on a review of attendance for the Toddler B classroom, maximum group size for a group having children under 18 months of age was exceeded on 6/17/26 from 9:40 to 10:13 am. During that time, there were nine children signed in, four of whom were under 18 months of age. Maximum group size when a child under 18 months of age is present is eight children. Rule 251.055(2)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record (251.04(6)(b))

Based on a review of attendance records, a child who was signed into the Infant B room on 6/04/26 was not signed out. Rule 251.04(6)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record (251.04(6)(b))

Based on a review of attendance records, attendance was not current and accurate on July 5, 2025 when two children's arrival times were not documented and one child's departure time was not documented. On August 19, 2025, two children's departure times were not documented. Rule 251.04(6)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Staff Record - Physical Examination (251.05(2)(a)3.a.)

Staff A is missing documentation of having completed a physical examination report within 30 days after the person was hired. Rule 251.05(2)(a)3.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Documentation of staff hours worked when they were counted in the staff-to-child ratio was missing for a staff person who signed into a classroom on August 19, 2025, but did not sign out. Rule 251.05(2)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training (251.05(3)(c))

Staff A is missing documentation of having completed training in infant and child CPR/AED within the past two years. Rule 251.05(3)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Mixed Age Group Of Children Over Age 2 - Group Size (251.055(2)(e))

Based on a review of children's attendance and staff sign-in records, the mixed-age ratio was not appropriate on July 7, 2025 from 4:50 to 5:25 pm when two staff were required for the group of children and only one was signed in. On August 19, 2025, the mixed-age ratio was not appropriate from 3:05 to 3:41 pm when two staff were required for the group and only one was signed in. Rule 251.055(2)(e) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Condition & Sharing Of Personal Care Items (251.07(6)(i)3.)

Based on information gathered during a complaint investigation, a young child's personal plastic water bottle was kept at the center in an unsanitary condition on July 7, 2025, when it had visible mold inside the bottle and lid. Rule 251.07(6)(i)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Child Guidance - Prohibited Actions (251.07(2)(e))

Video footage of the Preschool Classroom on 11/14/25 shows Staff A engaged in multiple actions that may have been psychologically, emotionally or physically painful, discomforting, dangerous or potentially injurious when Staff A forcefully yanked the arms of two different children. After yanking one of the children's arms, the child looked down and began rubbing that arm. Video footage also showed Staff A appearing to yell at children, which appeared to cause a child to cry. Rule 251.07(2)(e) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Correct Food, Breastmilk, Or Formula (251.09(3)(a)2m.)

During a complaint investigation, staff admitted that on 8/18/25 they gave an infant another child's bottle to drink. The infant put their mouth on the nipple, but reportedly did not drink the contents. Rule 251.09(3)(a)2m. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

The diaper changing surface in the infant room is not easily cleanable because it has a large rip in the middle. Rule 251.09(4)(a)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Staff C, who has been working as an assistant teacher for more than one year, has not completed the required assistant teacher training, which was due within six months of beginning the position. Rule 251.05(3)(g)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Group Size - Maximum (251.055(2)(a))

Based on a review of children's attendance records, maximum group size of 12 children, when two-year-old children were included, was exceeded in the Preschool Room for over six hours on 3/4/25 when 15 children were present, including three two-year-old children. Rule 251.055(2)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Based on a review of children's attendance and staff sign-in records, the mixed-age ratio was inappropriate in the Pre-K classroom on the morning of 3/4/25 when 16 children were present with only one staff, when two staff were required. Rule 251.055(2)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Emergencies - Staff Responsibilities (251.06(3)(b)3.)

During the licensing visit, a staff person working in the Early Childhood room said they did not know where to go in the event of a tornado. Rule 251.06(3)(b)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records (251.07(6)(dm)4.)

The medical log book in the Pre-K room has not been reviewed with staff in more than six months. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Medication Administration - Parent Authorization (251.07(6)(f)1.a.)

A medication for a child in the Pre-K room had a written medication authorization that was missing the child's birthdate and instructions for administering the medication. Rule 251.07(6)(f)1.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

During the licensing visit, a staff person in the Early Childhood classroom wiped one child's nose with a tissue, then got another tissue and wiped a different child's nose without the staff person washing their hands in between. After wiping the second child's nose, the staff person sat down at a table with children and began playing with them, without washing their hands. Rule 251.07(6)(i)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Staff Record - Physical Examination (251.05(2)(a)3.a.)

Staff A, who has been employed at the center more than one year, is missing a physical examination report. Rule 251.05(2)(a)3.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training (251.05(3)(c))

Staff B, who has been working at the center more than three months, is missing a certificate for infant and child CPR/AED. Rule 251.05(3)(c) (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, who has worked at the center longer than six months as an assistant, is missing documentation of qualifications for the position. Rule 251.05(3)(g)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).