La Petite Academy-Kenosha
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.3 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 3 Star. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Wisconsin's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Wisconsin caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:4, and preschool ratios at 1:13. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 15 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- YoungStar 3 Star (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 131
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 7 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (5), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). None of the 18 findings were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Jan 7, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission251.11(4)(b)
At Least 30 Days Before The Continuation Review Date Of The License, An Applicant For License Renewal Shall Submit To Th
Dec 17, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Supervision Of Children251.055(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 approx
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(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
Nov 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Exits & Passageways - Unobstructed, Minimum Width251.06(4)(d)
Based on observation, the 3-year-old classroom had a shelf in front of a fire exit in the classroom.
Sep 18, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Current, Accurate Information251.04(2)(c)
During a complaint visit on September 18, 2025, two employees failed to give the Licensing Specialist current and accura
- Report - Unknown Whereabouts Or Left Premise251.04(3)(i)
On September 10, 2025 and September 16, 2025, two employees failed to notify the department of the unknown whereabouts o
- Parent Notification - Child's Whereabouts Unknown251.04(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 th
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
On September 10, 2025, a three-year-old child was without sight and sound supervision on two separate occasions for appr
Apr 30, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff member A on the staff record checklist failed to have documentation of a current CPR training.
- Group Size - Maximum251.055(2)(a)
Based on observation, during the licensing visit on 4-30-25, the 2 and 3 year-old classrooms exceeded group size.
- Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum251.055(2)(b)
Based on observation, during the licensing visit, the 2-year-old room failed to maintain staff to child ratio. The clas
- Mixed Age Group Of Children Over Age 2 - Group Size251.055(2)(e)
Based on observation, during the licensing visit, the 3 year-old room failed to maintain mixed age group size when there
- Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection251.09(4)(a)3.
The center failed to use a disinfectant when doing the two step process to clean the diaper changing tables. Instead, t
Jul 24, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability251.05(2)(a)
Staff records were not available to the licensing specialist during a visit on 7/24/24.
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff person A on the staff record checklist did not have documentation of completion of a staff physical.
- Prohibited Actions - Withholding / Forcing Food Or Sleep251.07(2)(e)4.
The center self-reported on 7/15/24 that a staff member force fed a one-year-old child.
Jul 15, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
One staff did not have documentation of completion of a current CPR training in the file.
- Prohibited Actions - Cruel, Aversive, Frightening, Humiliati251.07(2)(e)5.
The center self reported that on June 24, 2024, a child care worker pushed a 2 year old child who fell to the floor in t