La Petite Academy- Woodburn Rd
1821 WOODBURN RD, WAUKESHA, WI 53188Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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
- Licensed capacity
- 95
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 7 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Children's Records & Files (2). Of 20 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Mar 30, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
A child in care was not within sight and sound supervision to ensure safety and guide behaviors when the child was left
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
The implemented tracking procedure failed when staff conducted a name-to-face check and left a child outside when return
Jan 6, 20268 Findings1 Critical7 Important
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
A staff member present at the time of licensing visit, working with children, did not have a current Department approved
- Child Record - Immunization History251.04(6)(a)6m.
The file for Child 2 lacked documentation of immunization history at the time of licensing review.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
The files for Child 3 and Child 4 lacked updated child physical examinations, upon licensing review.
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
The implemented tracking procedure failed at the time of licensing visit. A child was present in the preschool room but
- Meal Preparation Staff - Clothing, Hair Restraints251.06(9)(g)1.b.
Staff preparing lunch at the time at licensing visit lacked an effective hair restraint, including hair net or cap.
- Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling251.07(6)(f)1.b.
An EpiPen on the premise lacked proper labeling.
- Medication Administration - As Labeled & Authorized251.07(6)(f)5.
Medications on the premise could not be administered as labeled and authorized. Several medications on the premise were
- Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises251.07(6)(f)6.
Medications on the premise were observed without current authorizations.
Nov 18, 20256 Findings6 Important
- Policy Submitted & Implemented - Child Guidance251.04(2)(h)8.
Center failed to implement the child guidance policies as stated. Staff were observed telling children they could not h
- Staff Record - Registry Certificate251.05(2)(a)4.a.
The file for Staff B lacked documentation of a certificate from the Wisconsin Registry, documenting staff has met the ed
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
The file for Staff D lacked documentation of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation training upon licensing review. Staff has be
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
The implemented tracking procedure failed at the time of licensing visit. A child was documented on the two-year-old na
- Time Out - Age251.07(2)(c)1.
Center staff placed a two-year-old child in a time out. Staff stated the child was on a break from the group due to t
- Time Out - Not Isolated251.07(2)(c)4.
A child was isolated from his classroom group at the time of licensing visit. A child was placed on a time out/break fr
Oct 1, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Child Guidance - Prohibited Actions251.07(2)(e)
A teacher forcefully pushed a child's head down onto a cot while trying to put the child to sleep.
May 20, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
May 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
Broken pieces of plastic were observed on a tire in the outdoor play space that present a hazard to children.
Feb 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission251.11(4)(b)
10/10/2024
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