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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

LA PETITE ACADEMY INC.License 1974010872 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 01/11/23, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Joselito L. Del Mundo and Carol Heath conducted an unannounced complaint investigation on La Petite Academy Inc. in Saugus California. Upon arrival, LPAs met with the Director Maria Rivera Goldman for a Case Management – Deficiencies inspection involving a complaint dated 01/09/23. Upon arrival, there were 51 children. Description of the situation: On 01/11/23, during the 10 day visit complaint, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Joselito L. Del Mundo and Carol Heath toured the facility and observed that cleaning supplies are in an unsecured (unlock) cabinets in pre-kindergarten and pre-school class rooms. Also, LPAs reviewed three staff files. Based on Guardian website, Vanessa Rodriguez fingerprint records is still in process and Kaitlyn Witt is not associated with the facility. Based on observations and records review, the preponderance of evidence has been met, therefore the allegation is Substantiated. Deficiency cited. Type “A” California Code of Regulations, Title 22 Division 12 Chapter 1 Article 3. An exit interview is conducted and a copy of this report, a notice of site inspection, and appeal rights were discussed with Director Maria Rivera Goldman.

Citations

3 citations 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.

  • 101170(c)(d)Type A

    Criminal Record Clearance 101170(2)(c)(d) Section 1596.871(b) of Health and Safety Code provides in part: (c) Any person who provides care and supervision to children, (d) Any staff person, volunteer or employee who has contact with the children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and records review, the Director did not ensure a criminal record clearance for her staff which poses an immediate Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to persons in care,

  • 101238(g)Type A

    BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

    Buildings and Grounds 101238(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to chldren shall be stored where inacessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, LPAs observed cleaning supplies are not stored in secured cabinets which poses an immediate Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to persons in care,

  • 101238(a)Type A

    BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

    Buildings and Grounds 101238 (a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on LPAs observation and interviews; the toilets are unsanitary, and the walls of the bathroom and items used by children in the bathroom are unsanitary which posed immediate Health, Safety or Personal Rights risks to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 11, 2023 inspection of LA PETITE ACADEMY INC.?

This was a other inspection of LA PETITE ACADEMY INC. on January 11, 2023. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to LA PETITE ACADEMY INC. on January 11, 2023?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (2 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Criminal Record Clearance 101170(2)(c)(d) Section 1596.871(b) of Health and Safety Code provides in part: (c) Any person..."

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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