La Petite Academy Verona
220 CROSS COUNTRY RD, VERONA, WI 53593Childery Rating: 3/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 2 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 2 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, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 105
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 9 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (7), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (7), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (2). Of 30 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 9 Inspection Visits
May 7, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
Child 1 did not have documentation of having a health examination within 3 months after being admitted to the center.
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
Changes in development were not documented by the child care workers every three months based on discussions with the pa
Jan 9, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
Child 3 did not have documentation of a follow-up examination at least once every 6 months as required.
- Information In Vehicle - Emergency Information251.08(3)(b)
The program did not have emergency information for each child in the vehicle as required.
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
Changes in development were not documented by the child care worker every three months based on discussions with the par
Sep 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Information In Vehicle - Emergency Information251.08(3)(b)
The program did not have emergency information for each child in the vehicle for each trip as required.
Aug 11, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
The indoor premises was not free of hazards when visible mold was observed in several areas of the basement, including a
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
The premises was not well drained and in good repair when large areas of carpeting and floors were soaked with water fro
May 29, 202510 Findings10 Important
- Current, Accurate Information251.04(2)(c)
During the investigation process, staff shared instances where tracking sheets were inaccurate when staff would sign in
- Report - Unknown Whereabouts Or Left Premise251.04(3)(i)
The program did not report to the department an incident involving a child who left a classroom and was out of supervisi
- Child Record - Immunization History251.04(6)(a)6m.
Child 2 did not have documentation on file of an immunization history.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff A did not have a current certificate of completion for infant and child CPR/AED training on file when the last cer
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff B did not have documentation on file of having completed child abuse and neglect training every 2 years when the l
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
Each child was not supervised by a child care worker who is within the sight and sound of children to guide behavior, pr
- Group Size - Maximum251.055(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
- Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum251.055(2)(b)
In a review of attendance for 13 days in May 2025, the staff-to-child ratio was not met in multiple classrooms.
- Mixed-Age Group - Staff-To-Child Ratio251.055(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
- Infant & Toddler - Provider Training251.09(1)(e)
Staff A did not have a 10-hour department approved course in infant and toddler care within 6 months after assuming the
Mar 20, 20256 Findings6 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(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 requi
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff A did not have documentation of a current CPR/AED training on file.
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
Adequate supervision to guide children's behavior and activities was not provided in the school-age classroom when a chi
- Mixed Age Group With Children Under Age 2 - Group Size251.055(2)(d)
The maximum number of children in a group that included toddlers was exceeded when the EPS classroom had 11 children tha
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(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 b
- Diapering Children Over Age 2251.07(6)(i)5.
The container in the PreK room used for the disposal of soiled diapers was not covered with a lid.
Feb 21, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001, Individual 002
Dec 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Adult Handwashing251.07(6)(i)2.
Staff did not wash their hands with soap and warm running water after wiping bodily secretions from a child nor after th
Jul 31, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff D did not have documentation of a physical examination report on file due within 30 days of start date.
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Staff C did not have documentation on file of having completed Abusive Head Trauma Prevention training required prior to
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff C did not have documentation on file of having completed Child Abuse and Neglect training required within one week
- Child Care Teacher - Entry-Level Training251.05(3)(f)3.
Staff D did not have documentation of entry-level training courses to be a child care teacher prior to assuming the posi
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