LICENSED GROUP
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La Petite Academy
Madison, WI
· Dane County
6514 Schroeder Rd,
Madison, WI 53711
Quick Facts
Capacity
129 children
Age Range
6 wks - 12 yrs 11 mo
Type of Care
Full Time. Before School Care provided. After School Care provided. Drop In Care provided.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
YoungStar Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (608) 277-0076
Licensed LICENSED GROUP
Active License
License Number
1001671
License Holder
John Bork
Licensed Since
2000
License Issued
Jul 2, 2000
Issued By
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families
Accreditation
City Of Madison Accredited
District Office
Wisconsin Dept of Children and Families (DCF) - Child Care Regulation and Licensing
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About the Provider
We deliver the education and quality care that La Petite has built a reputation on. We are confident that once parents see all that we have to offer, they will know they have found the best early education provider for their family.
Additional Information:
2 stars. Initial License Date: 7/2/2000. Open Jan - Dec.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Tuesday06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Wednesday06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Thursday06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Friday06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Violation Date | Rule Number | Rule Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-19 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-08-19 | Exit and exit passageways were not clear and unobstructed when in the infant room a stroller was being stored in front of the exit door. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(4)(d) - Exits & Passageways - Unobstructed, Minimum Width | ||
| 2026-05-13 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-05-13 | Pre-made bottles brought from home were not labeled with the child's name, date, and refrigerated. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(3)(a)2. - Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home | ||
| 2026-05-13 | Infant formula was not discarded after 2 hours when pre-made bottles were left out at room temperature for more than 2 hours and fed to a child. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(3)(a)7. - Infant & Toddler - Leftover Milk Or Formula | ||
| 2026-03-26 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-03-26 | Center did not provide a parent access to all records maintained on their child when requested. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(7)(b) - Access To Records & Reports - Parents | ||
| 2026-03-26 | The outdoor play space did not have an energy-absorbing surface of at least 9 inches in depth in areas where climbing equipment was 4 feet or more. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(11)(b)5. - Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces | ||
| 2026-03-26 | The premises was not free from litter and debris when paper and plastic waste were scattered throughout the playground. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(gm) - Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair | ||
| 2026-03-26 | The diaper changing surface was not disinfected after each use as required, when a staff member was using a sanitizer to disinfect the surface. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(4)(a)3. - Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection | ||
| 2025-11-24 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-11-24 | According to staff interviews, staff-to-child ratios were not maintained at all times when a staff member was described as often walking out of the classroom and leaving the second staff alone with children. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(2)(b) - Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum | ||
| 2025-11-24 | Chipping and peeling paint was accessible to children in the preschool classroom on the interior playground door. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(i) - Deteriorating Paint | ||
| 2025-11-24 | During eating and napping routines children were waiting for extended periods of time for food to be served and for naptime to start. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(1)(d) - Daily Routines | ||
| 2025-11-24 | Food was not available to all children during lunch when food components were not passed around the table. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(5)(a)4. - Meals & Snacks - Minimum Meal Requirements | ||
| 2025-11-24 | Staff did not sit and assist the children during lunch. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(5)(b)1. - Mealtime - Staff With Children | ||
| 2025-11-24 | Children did not wash hands with soap and warm running water before eating lunch. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(i)1. - Washing Child's Hands & Face | ||
| 2025-11-24 | Staff did not wash hands with soap and warm running water prior to handling food or after assisting with toileting. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(i)2. - Adult Handwashing | ||
| 2025-10-28 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-10-28 | A staff member engaged in a prohibited action that may have been frightening to children when multiple staff members described a teacher yelling while hitting her hands against her legs during an altercation with another staff in front of the children. The children showed signs of being frightened during the incident. In addition, the same staff was described as often yelling at the children in order to re-direct their behavior. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(2)(e)5. - Prohibited Actions - Cruel, Aversive, Frightening, Humiliating Actions | ||
| 2025-10-28 | Children's hands were not washed with soap and warm running water after diapering. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(i)1. - Washing Child's Hands & Face | ||
| 2025-10-28 | A staff member did not wash their hands with soap and warm running water after each diaper change. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(i)2. - Adult Handwashing | ||
| 2025-10-28 | An infant bottle in the refrigerator was not labeled with the child's name and date. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(3)(a)2. - Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home | ||
| 2025-10-28 | Diaper changing surface was not cleaned with soap and water and a disinfectant after each diaper change. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(4)(a)3. - Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection | ||
| 2025-10-28 | Soiled diapers were not placed in a hands-free, covered container. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(4)(a)5. - Infant & Toddler - Soiled Diapers Disposal | ||
| 2025-09-03 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-09-03 | Each child was not supervised by a childcare worker who was within sight and sound of the children to prevent harm and ensure safety when a 5-year-old child was left alone on the playground and unsupervised for approximately 10 minutes. This incident was self-reported by the center. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(a) - Supervision Of Children | ||
| 2025-09-03 | Staff-to-child ratios were not maintained during naptime when six infants were awake and only one child care worker was present when two were required. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(2)(g)4. - Naptime - Waking Children Ratios | ||
| 2025-09-03 | In the infant room, a crib sheet was loose and not snugly fit over the mattress. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(j) - Infant & Toddler - Crib Mattresses & Coverings | ||
| 2025-09-03 | Infant milk brought from home was not labeled with the child's name and date. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(3)(a)2. - Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home | ||
| 2025-05-20 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-05-20 | Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 002 | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. - Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 2025-04-17 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-04-17 | Two assistant teachers who were in charge of a group of children were outside on the playground and not working under the supervision of a child care teacher. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(g)1. - Assistant Child Care Teacher - Supervision | ||
| 2025-04-17 | Three infant bottles brought from home were not labeled with the child's name and date. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(3)(a)2. - Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home | ||
| 2024-12-03 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2024-12-03 | Staff K who has been working longer than 30 days, did not have a physical examination report on file. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)3.a. - Staff Record - Physical Examination | ||
| 2024-12-03 | Staff I did not have documentation of a current CPR certificate. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(c) - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training | ||
| 2024-12-03 | Staff B and Staff J did not have documentation of completing Child Abuse and Neglect training within the last two years. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(cm) - Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training | ||
| 2024-05-02 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-02-06 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
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