LICENSED GROUP
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La Petite Academy Woodland
Waunakee, WI
· Dane County
5896 Woodland Dr,
Waunakee, WI 53597
Quick Facts
Capacity
125 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
Food Program
Does not participate
YoungStar Rating
3
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Licensed LICENSED GROUP
Active License
License Number
1009020
License Issued
Mar 14, 2005
Issued By
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families
Accreditation
National Accreditation Commission (NAC)
District Office
Wisconsin Dept of Children and Families (DCF) – Child Care Regulation and Licensing
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About the Provider
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-11 | 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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