LA PETITE ACADEMY VERONA

Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development (251.09(1)(c))

Changes in development were not documented by the child care workers every three months based on discussions with the parent for Child 1. Rule 251.09(1)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2 (251.04(6)(a)8.a.)

Child 1 did not have documentation of having a health examination within 3 months after being admitted to the center. Rule 251.04(6)(a)8.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2 (251.04(6)(a)8.a.)

Child 3 did not have documentation of a follow-up examination at least once every 6 months as required. Rule 251.04(6)(a)8.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Information In Vehicle - Emergency Information (251.08(3)(b))

The program did not have emergency information for each child in the vehicle as required. Rule 251.08(3)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development (251.09(1)(c))

Changes in development were not documented by the child care worker every three months based on discussions with the parent when approximately four children's Intake for Under Age 2 forms were not updated. Rule 251.09(1)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Information In Vehicle - Emergency Information (251.08(3)(b))

The program did not have emergency information for each child in the vehicle for each trip as required. Rule 251.08(3)(b) (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 premises was not free of hazards when visible mold was observed in several areas of the basement, including a large area of the ceiling where the foundation is in disrepair and behind floor trim. Rule 251.06(2)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

The premises was not well drained and in good repair when large areas of carpeting and floors were soaked with water from an unknown leak in the basement causing slippery carpet in areas accessible to children. Additionally, the leak was causing paint to peel and trim to fall off the wall. Rule 251.06(2)(gm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

In a review of attendance for 13 days in May 2025, the staff-to-child ratio was not met when on May 7 and May 8 the PreK room was over ratio for several hours when one to two teachers were in ratio with 24-25 children ages 2 years to 12 years. Rule 251.055(2)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Provider Training (251.09(1)(e))

Staff A did not have a 10-hour department approved course in infant and toddler care within 6 months after assuming the position. Rule 251.09(1)(e) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

In a review of attendance for 13 days in May 2025, the staff-to-child ratio was not met in multiple classrooms. For example, on May 7, 8, and 9 the Infant 1 room was over ratio for approximately one hour when one teacher was alone with up to 12 children when the ratio requires one teacher, to four children. On May 28, in the Infant 2 room, one teacher was caring for five children for over six hours. On May 8 in the EPS room, one teacher was alone with eight 2-year-old children for approximately six hours when the ratio requires one teacher, to six children. Rule 251.055(2)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

In a review of attendance for 13 days in May 2025, the number of children in a group exceeded the maximum number allowed in the Infant 1 room, Infant 2 room, the EPS room and the PreK room on multiple occasions. For example, on May 7 the Infant 1 room had up to 13 children in a group of infants and toddlers for over 5 hours where the maximum group size is eight. Additionally, on May 15 the Infant 1 room was over max group size for the majority of the day. On May 27, the EPS room had up to 13 children in a group that included a child under 2 years old for the majority of the day. Rule 251.055(2)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Each child was not supervised by a child care worker who is within the sight and sound of children to guide behavior, prevent harm and ensure safety when a child left a downstairs classroom undetected and was found upstairs by another a staff member. Rule 251.055(1)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Staff A did not have a current certificate of completion for infant and child CPR/AED training on file when the last certificate had expired October 2024. Rule 251.05(3)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Child Record - Immunization History (251.04(6)(a)6m.)

Child 2 did not have documentation on file of an immunization history. Rule 251.04(6)(a)6m. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Report - Unknown Whereabouts Or Left Premise (251.04(3)(i))

The program did not report to the department an incident involving a child who left a classroom and was out of supervision. Rule 251.04(3)(i) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Current, Accurate Information (251.04(2)(c))

During the investigation process, staff shared instances where tracking sheets were inaccurate when staff would sign in and leave the room to complete other tasks. Rule 251.04(2)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training (251.05(3)(cm))

Staff B did not have documentation on file of having completed child abuse and neglect training every 2 years when the last certificate was dated March 2023. Rule 251.05(3)(cm) (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 was not reviewed every 6 months by a director or director designee when several log books had not been reviewed since September 2024. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Diapering Children Over Age 2 (251.07(6)(i)5.)

The container in the PreK room used for the disposal of soiled diapers was not covered with a lid. Rule 251.07(6)(i)5. (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))

The maximum number of children in a group that included toddlers was exceeded when the EPS classroom had 11 children that included two who were under the age of 2-years-old. Rule 251.055(2)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Adequate supervision to guide children's behavior and activities was not provided in the school-age classroom when a child prompted another child to engage in inappropriate contact in a fort on two instances. The program self-reported the incident. Rule 251.055(1)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Staff A did not have documentation of a current CPR/AED training on file. Rule 251.05(3)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2 (251.04(6)(a)8.a.)

Child 1 and 3 did not have documentation on file of having a follow-up examination at least once every 6 months as required. Rule 251.04(6)(a)8.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001, Individual 002 Rule 251.05(2)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).