La Petite Academy Woodland - Waunakee WI LICENSED GROUP

5896 Woodland Dr , WAUNAKEE WI 53597
(608) 850-5665

About the Provider

Description: LA PETITE ACADEMY WOODLAND is a LICENSED GROUP in WAUNAKEE WI, with a maximum capacity of 125 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 wks - 12 yrs 11 mo. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Additional Information: 2 stars. Initial License Date: 3/14/2005. Open Jan - Dec.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 1009020
  • Capacity: 125
  • Age Range: 6 wks - 12 yrs 11 mo
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations National Accreditation Commission (NAC)
  • YoungStar Rating: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: Full Time. Before School Care provided. After School Care provided. Drop In Care provided.
  • Current License Issue Date: 2005-03-14
  • District Office: Wisconsin Dept of Children and Families (DCF) – Child Care Regulation and Licensing
  • District Office Phone: 608-266-9314 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Violation Date Rule Number Rule Summary
2026-03-11 See Violations below Licensing
2026-03-11 The medical log books were not reviewed every six months as required. Violation
Description: 251.07(6)(dm)4. — Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records
2026-01-20 No Violations found *** Licensing
2025-10-14 See Violations below Licensing
2025-10-14 The program sends children home as a behavior management tool. This is not written in the handbook policies regarding child guidance. Violation
Description: 251.04(2)(h)8. — Policy Submitted & Implemented - Child Guidance
2025-10-14 On 10/03/2025, a three-year-old child was left unattended in the building for five minutes while the group transitioned outside. This incident was self-reported by the program. In a separate incident, a three-year-old climbed over a fence on the playground while the teacher watched it happen and did not respond. Violation
Description: 251.055(1)(a) — Supervision Of Children
2025-10-14 The program did not adhere to the child tracking procedures in place when on 10/03/2025, a child was left alone while the group transitioned outside. This incident was self-reported by the program. Violation
Description: 251.055(1)(f) — Child Tracking Procedure
2025-10-14 Staff A has been observed to be yelling at children and yelling close to children's faces. She told children she doesn't want them in her classroom and that "they don't belong there." Instead of comforting upset children, she stated variations of "I hear you crying, just stop it." Violation
Description: 251.07(2)(e) — Child Guidance - Prohibited Actions
2025-10-14 Staff B used inappropriate child guidance, restricting the movement of a child by "bear hugging" them, which is prohibited. Violation
Description: 251.07(2)(e)3. — Prohibited Actions - Physical Restraint, Restriction, Enclosure
2025-10-14 There was not a supply of diapers sufficient to meet the needs of the children using diapers at the center. Violation
Description: 251.09(4)(d) — Infant & Toddler - Supply Of Extra Diapers & Clothing
2025-05-28 See Violations below Licensing
2025-05-28 During the collection of attendance records, staff admitted that records had been pre-dated and did not match the actual days of attendance. Staff spent time during the visit attempting to correct the documents in question. Documentation shows that on 05/21/2025, the sign in sheets shows 9 children in the classroom all day, although the count says 8 children:2 teachers. Violation
Description: 251.04(6)(b) — Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record
2025-05-28 In a review of attendance, the number of children in a group exceeded the maximum number allowed in the Infant 1 and Todd 1 rooms multiple times, including but not limited to: On 05/19/2025 the Infant 1 classroom had up to 11 children in a group of infants and toddlers for up to two hours. On 05/21/2025 the Infant 1 room was over max group size with 15 children for up to 30 minutes. On 05/22/2025, the Infant 1 room was over max group size with 14 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. Violation
Description: 251.055(2)(a) — Group Size - Maximum
2025-05-28 A review of attendance shows that staff-to-child ratio was not met multiple times. On 05/19/2025, the Infant 1 room was over ratio up to two hours when 1 teacher was alone with 5 children and then 2 teachers were in ratio with up to 11 children. On 05/21/2025 the Infant 1 room was over ratio for up to 20 minutes when 2 teachers were in ratio with 15 children and again on 05/22/2025, when 2 teachers were in ratio with 11 children for 20 minutes. On 05/23/2025 the Todd 1 room was over ratio for up to 30 minutes when 2 teachers were in ratio with 13 children. Violation
Description: 251.055(2)(b) — Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum
2025-05-28 A one-year-old child was placed in a crib or pack to restrict the child's movement while "inconsolable," which is prohibited. Violation
Description: 251.07(2)(e)3. — Prohibited Actions - Physical Restraint, Restriction, Enclosure

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