LA PETITE ACADEMY

Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children (251.055(1)(b))

The center failed to have a qualified teacher with a group of two and three year-olds for two weeks during March 2026. Rule 251.055(1)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Child Care Teacher - Entry-Level Training (251.05(3)(f)3.)

Prior to assuming the position, a person hired to be a child care teacher did not complete or obtain entry level training. Rule 251.05(3)(f)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Continuation License - Application Materials Submission (251.11(4)(b))

At Least 30 Days Before The Continuation Review Date Of The License, An Applicant For License Renewal Shall Submit To The Department The Following Materials: A Completed License Continuation Application The License Renew Fee Under S. 48.65(3)(A), Stats., And Any Forf. Due And Owing Under 48.715(3), Stats., Or Penalty Under 48.76, Stats. Any Changes To Center Policies Not Previously Submitted. Rule 251.11(4)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

The center self-reported that on December 12, 2025, two children ages 1 1/2 and 2 1/2 failed to be supervised for approximately 2 minutes by a child care worker who was within sight and sound of the children when the left the classroom and walked down a hallway where they were found by another child care worker. 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))

On December 12, 2025, a child care teacher failed to sign three two-year-old children out of their classroom to go into another classroom. Rule 251.055(1)(f) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Exits & Passageways - Unobstructed, Minimum Width (251.06(4)(d))

Based on observation, the 3-year-old classroom had a shelf in front of a fire exit in the classroom. Rule 251.06(4)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

On September 10, 2025, a three-year-old child was without sight and sound supervision on two separate occasions for approximately 4-5 minutes each time when the child left the classroom alone and went outdoors. Additionally, on September 16, 2025, child care workers again failed to supervise a three-year-old child when the child was found alone outdoors for approximately 4-5 minutes. Rule 251.055(1)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Parent Notification - Child's Whereabouts Unknown (251.04(4)(a)2.d.)

On September 16, 2025, the center failed to notify the parent's of a three-year-old child's unknown whereabouts after the child left the classroom and went outdoors alone for approximately 4-5 minutes. Rule 251.04(4)(a)2.d. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

On September 10, 2025 and September 16, 2025, two employees failed to notify the department of the unknown whereabouts of a three-year-old child when the child left the classroom and went outdoors alone on three separate occasions. 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 a complaint visit on September 18, 2025, two employees failed to give the Licensing Specialist current and accurate information regarding the supervision of a child as well as reporting the incident to the department. Rule 251.04(2)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Staff member A on the staff record checklist failed to have documentation of a current CPR training. Rule 251.05(3)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Based on observation, during the licensing visit on 4-30-25, the 2 and 3 year-old classrooms exceeded group size. Rule 251.055(2)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

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

Based on observation, during the licensing visit, the 2-year-old room failed to maintain staff to child ratio. The classroom had 13 children with one staff member. Rule 251.055(2)(b) (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 observation, during the licensing visit, the 3 year-old room failed to maintain mixed age group size when there were 21 children that ranged between ages 2 and 3. The 2-year-old room had 13 children with one staff member. Rule 251.055(2)(e) (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 center failed to use a disinfectant when doing the two step process to clean the diaper changing tables. Instead, they were using a sanitizer. Rule 251.09(4)(a)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).