La Petite Academy Woodland
5896 WOODLAND DR, WAUNAKEE, WI 53597Childery 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
- 125
- 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 8 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (7), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (5), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4). Of 24 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
Oct 14, 20256 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
The program did not adhere to the child tracking procedures in place when on 10/03/2025, a child was left alone while th
- Policy Submitted & Implemented - Child Guidance251.04(2)(h)8.
The program sends children home as a behavior management tool. This is not written in the handbook policies regarding c
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
On 10/03/2025, a three-year-old child was left unattended in the building for five minutes while the group transitioned
- Child Guidance - Prohibited Actions251.07(2)(e)
Staff A has been observed to be yelling at children and yelling close to children's faces. She told children she doesn't
- Prohibited Actions - Physical Restraint, Restriction, Enclos251.07(2)(e)3.
Staff B used inappropriate child guidance, restricting the movement of a child by "bear hugging" them, which is prohibit
- Infant & Toddler - Supply Of Extra Diapers & Clothing251.09(4)(d)
There was not a supply of diapers sufficient to meet the needs of the children using diapers at the center.
Oct 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- DateIn a separate incident, a three-year-old climbed over a fence on the playground while the teacher watched it happen and did not respond.
10/14/2025
May 28, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
During the collection of attendance records, staff admitted that records had been pre-dated and did not match the actual
- Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum251.055(2)(b)
A review of attendance shows that staff-to-child ratio was not met multiple times. On 05/19/2025, the Infant 1 room was
- Prohibited Actions - Physical Restraint, Restriction, Enclos251.07(2)(e)3.
A one-year-old child was placed in a crib or pack to restrict the child's movement while "inconsolable," which is prohib
- Infant & Toddler - Assignment To Room & Caregiver251.09(1)(d)
In an effort to manage staff absences, staff reported that children are consistently being shuffled into classrooms wher
- Infant & Toddler - Responding To Crying Children251.09(2)(a)
A one-year-old child was placed in a crib when they were "inconsolable" instead of responding to the crying child's need
May 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Group Size - Maximum251.055(2)(a)
May 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- On 05/22/2025, the Infant 1 Room Was Over Max Group Size WitOn 05/21/2025 the Infant 1 room was over max group size with 15 children for up to 30 minutes.
On 05/23/2025 when the Infant 1 room had 10 children and Todd 1 had 14 children, both for up to 30 minutes.
Feb 5, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff A did not have a completed physical examination on file as required.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff B did not have documentation of completed Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention training on file as required.
Aug 20, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Jun 20, 20247 Findings7 Important
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff C and G did not have a physical examination report on file as required.
- Staff Record - High School Diploma251.05(2)(a)5.
Staff G did not have proof of high school diploma or equivalent on file as required.
- Group Size - Maximum251.055(2)(a)
According to attendance records provided by the program, the maximum number of children in a group was exceeded when the
- Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum251.055(2)(b)
The ratio of child care workers to children was less than the number specified in the Toddler Classroom on 04/24/2024 wh
- Mixed-Age Group - Staff-To-Child Ratio251.055(2)(c)
The ratio of child care workers to children was less than the number specified in the Twos Classroom on 04/24/2024 when
- Child Guidance - Prohibited Actions251.07(2)(e)
The department received additional information regarding a closed complaint from January 2024 that a teacher acted engag
- Infant & Toddler - Wet Or Soiled Diapers251.09(4)(a)2.
Two-year-old children in the preschool classrooms are not being changed on a regular basis when diapers are wet.
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