other — Deficiency Follow-Up2 citations

January 7, 2026

LE PETIT ELEPHANT PRESCHOOL

What Happened

Case management inspection during complaint investigation identified multiple serious violations: unauthorized use of indoor play area for combined preschool care; incomplete fire clearance measurements; age-inappropriate play structure (rated for 3-12 year olds but used by 2+ year olds). Citations issued.

Observations

  • Preschool children from classrooms 5, 6, 10 combined with classroom 12 in 'indoor play area' not approved for care
  • Indoor play area used for day care activities despite not being within conditions/limitations of license
  • Fire clearance measurements incomplete - approved clearance for room 12 only includes classroom and restrooms, excludes indoor play area and kitchen
  • Preschool children ages 2+ playing on structure with warning label rating for ages 3-12 (observed on 11/7/25 and 1/7/26)

Inspector Focus

Physical PlantFire SafetySupervision/Ratios

Citations Issued

Type A101216.3(a)
What does this citation mean? →
Type B101239(m)
What does this citation mean? →
Type B101239(m)(1)

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