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LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC.License 0702151311 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 5/28/25 at 2:44pm, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Indira Loza and Catherine Fernandes arrived unannounced to deliver the findings to the above allegations. LPAs met with Director Cynteria Ragler. Present in care were 64 children with an additional 11 staff members. During the course of the investigations LPA Loza conducted interviews, reviewed center documents, and observed the classroom. Based on interviews and provided pictures, the children in care have been observed hitting and pulling each other's hair. Interviews also indicated that staff have been yelling or raising their voices to the children in care. The preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the allegation is SUBSTANTIATED. Title 22, California Code of Regulations 101223(a)(1) is being cited on the attached LIC 9099 D. Exit Interview conducted. Report and Appeal Rights provided to Director Cynteria Ragler.

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.

  • 101223(a)(1)Type B

    PERSONAL RIGHTS

    Personal Rights: The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interviews staff have been observed yelling at children in care and children have been observed to be hitting and pulling hair. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.

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What happened during the May 28, 2025 inspection of LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC.?

This was a complaint inspection of LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC. on May 28, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC. on May 28, 2025?

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

What type of inspection was this?

This was a complaint inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern about the facility to CCLD.

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