Is Le Petit Elephant Preschool licensed in California?

Yes, Le Petit Elephant Preschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2016.

How many citations does Le Petit Elephant Preschool have?

Le Petit Elephant Preschool has 8 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 6 Type B citations. It has received 15 inspection visits total.

When was Le Petit Elephant Preschool last inspected?

Le Petit Elephant Preschool was last inspected on February 20, 2026 (about 1 year ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.

What type of childcare is Le Petit Elephant Preschool?

Le Petit Elephant Preschool is a Child Care Center (CCC), which is a facility-based program typically serving larger groups of children with multiple staff members with a licensed capacity of 84 children. It is located in Napa, Napa County, California.

How does Le Petit Elephant Preschool compare to other daycares in Napa County?

Le Petit Elephant Preschool has 8 citations. The county average is 1.2 citations per facility. There are 99 licensed childcare facilities in Napa County.

Le Petit Elephant Preschool

Child Care Center

Day Care Center

Napa, CA 94558

License Status

Licensed

Since Jan 2016

Capacity

84 children

Last Visited

Feb 2026

Record

2 Type A, 6 Type B

Above Napa County avg

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Facility Details

License Number: #283009161
Facility Type: Child Care Center
Licensed Since: January 11, 2016
Address: 2645 Laurel Street, Napa, CA 94558
Phone: (707) 690-8797
Regional Office: #1

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3 inspections · 9 other · 3 complaint visits · 1 complaint substantiated

2 serious citations on record

15 total visits on file

Last visited Feb 20, 2026

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February 20, 2026

complaintClean visit

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January 7, 2026

Deficiency Follow-Up2 citations2 Type B

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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.

September 15, 2025

Facility-Requested VisitClean visit

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April 10, 2025

Facility-Requested VisitClean visit

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February 19, 2025

Annual InspectionClean visit

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February 19, 2025

complaintClean visit

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December 3, 2024

Case Follow-UpClean visit

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September 11, 2024

Facility-Requested VisitClean visit

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July 18, 2024

complaint1 citation1 Type B

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Complaint investigation regarding child care and supervision found substantiated violations. Staff refused to provide necessary toileting and hygiene assistance (diaper changing, wiping) based on children declining consent, leaving children's basic care needs unmet.

May 29, 2024

Case Follow-Up1 citation1 Type B

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Case management visit for capacity increase from 78 to 100 preschoolers ages 2-6. Facility space and fixtures verified sufficient. Fire clearance approved. Violation issued (details on separate form).

May 20, 2024

Deficiency Follow-Up1 citation1 Type A

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Case management visit regarding complaint investigation found Type A violation: facility operating beyond approved fire clearance capacity. With 79-85 children present daily when approved for 78 (ages 2-6) plus 50 infants (128 total), facility exceeded fire clearance limits. $500 civil penalty assessed.

February 7, 2024

Facility-Requested VisitClean visit

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February 7, 2024

Triennial InspectionClean visit

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February 3, 2023

Case Follow-UpClean visit

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February 16, 2022

Annual Inspection1 citation1 Type B

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Annual inspection found facility in compliance across all major areas. Background clearances verified for all staff, safety equipment operational, hazardous items properly secured, and appropriate staffing ratios maintained.

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Total on record

8citations

2 Type A · 6 Type B

Inspections: 0A / 0B

Complaints: 0A / 1B

Other: 2A / 5B

15 visits since 2022

Type A

Jan 7, 2026

101216.3(a)

TEACHER-CHILD RATIO

Type B

Jan 7, 2026

101239(m)

FIXTURES, FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

Type B

Jan 7, 2026

101239(m)(1)

Citation on record

Type B

Jan 7, 2026

101161(a)

LIMITATIONS ON CAPACITY

Type B

Jul 18, 2024

101229(a)

RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION

Type B

May 29, 2024

101161(a)

LIMITATIONS ON CAPACITY

Type A

May 20, 2024

101171(a)

Citation on record

Type B

Feb 16, 2022

1596.8662(b)(1)

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Facility Details

License Number: #283009161
Facility Type: Child Care Center
Licensed Since: January 11, 2016
Address: 2645 Laurel Street, Napa, CA 94558
Phone: (707) 690-8797
Regional Office: #1

How does this facility compare?

This FacilityNapa County Avg

Citations81.2

Inspections154.1

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