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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

LA PETITE ACADEMY INC.-GRAND AVE.License 1980008531 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Case Management inspection conducted by Licensing Program Analyst (Jennifer Hua). Upon arrival at 8:40am, LPA entered the facility (office) as parent was coming out of front door. No one was in the office. LPA waved to staff (Harinda Gill) in classroom (Pre-k) next to office. LPA introduced self and announced the purpose of the visit. Staff stated that director is on her way. Upon entry of the classroom, LPA observed 1 staff alone supervising 25 children. Staff stated that 2 staff called out today. At 8:43am, Director Kamal Gupta arrived and assisted in the classroom (Pre-K). Director stated that 2 staff called out today, therefore leaving the classroom out of ratio. During the visit, more children arrived. At 8:55am, LPA counted 27 children in the Pre-K room supervised by Director and 1 staff. Director then moved 2 children into the 2s classroom. At 9:56am, 2 additional staff arrived. Based on observation, deficiency is cited on attached 809D. Upon receipt of this report documenting a Type A deficiency, the licensee shall do the following: 1. Post the Notice of Site visit and any licensing report documenting a Type “A” deficiency. 2. The report and the Notice of Site visit shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required, will result in an immediate $100 civil penalty. 3. A copy of this report shall be provided to the parent/guardian of children currently enrolled by the next business day or immediately upon return. A copy of this report shall also be provided to the parent/guardian of any newly enrolled children for the next 12 months (1 year). 4. The Acknowledgement form (LIC 9224) must be maintained in each child’s file immediately upon receipt from parent. A copy of the parent Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports Form was provided during this visit. Exit interview was conducted with Director, Kamal Gupta, including, but not limited to Provider Rights, Appeal Procedures and Agencies Consultative Role. .

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.

  • TEACHER-CHILD RATIO

    Teacher Child Ratio. There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below. The requirement is not met as evidenced by: At 8:40am, upon entry of the Pre-k classroom, LPA observed 1 staff was supervising 25 children. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the May 17, 2023 inspection of LA PETITE ACADEMY INC.-GRAND AVE.?

This was a other inspection of LA PETITE ACADEMY INC.-GRAND AVE. on May 17, 2023. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to LA PETITE ACADEMY INC.-GRAND AVE. on May 17, 2023?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Teacher Child Ratio. There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children i..."

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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