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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC.License 0702151261 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 09/23/2025 at 03:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kareeca "Reeca" Sykes conducted a Case Management Inspection at La Petite Academy Inc. LPA met with Director, Jamie Czelusniak and explained the purpose of this visit. During today's inspection, there are 32 preschool children in care with (4) four staff in 3 (three) classrooms. Director stated there are 45 preschool children enrolled. LPA was following up on an Unusual Incident Report which was reported on 09/18/2025. During the visit, an LPA and the Director attended a teams meeting with Kierstin Bulkner (The facilities district manager) who was able to access the facilities camera footage. During the meeting LPA observed video footage of S2 pulling C1 down to the cot by C1's ankle and then pushing on C1's should to lay them down on the cot. California code of regulations, Title 22 states each child is accorded the following personal rights ... To be free from...unusual punishment...or other actions of a punitive nature. The facility is out of compliance with Title 22 regulations. LPA Reeca Sykes informed the Director, Jamie Czelusniak that this report dated 09/23/2025 documents a Type B citation. Type B citation(s) are a potential risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. *SEE LIC 809-D FOR DEFICIENCIES* Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Jamie Czelusniak. Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Citations

1 citation recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • PERSONAL RIGHTS

    101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from...unusual punishment...or other actions of a punitive nature...This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: When LPA observed footage of S2 grabbing C1 by their ankle and pushing C1's shoulder down forcing the child to lay down on the cot for nap time which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the September 23, 2025 inspection of LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC.?

This was a other inspection of LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC. on September 23, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC. on September 23, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To b..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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