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La Petite Academy
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 108 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (714) 962-0339
- Address
- 19860 Beach Boulevard
- Licensed since
Orange County context
2,923*CCLD
Total facilities
2.4*CCLD
Avg citations
5.6*CCLD
Avg visits
1.3*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
3 citations on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
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.
2025
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
2021
- 101161(a)Type A
LIMITATIONS ON CAPACITY
101161(a) Limitations on Capacity(a) A licensee shall not operate a childcare center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on interviews with parents and staff, an infant child stays in the preschool classroom in the morning for at least 30 minutes from 6:30 am to 7:00 am until infant childcare center staff arrives. This poses an immediate Health and Safety risk to the children in care.
- 101216.3(a)Type A
TEACHER-CHILD RATIO
101216.3(a) Teacher-Child Ratio(a) 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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews with parent and staff, the facility has been out of staff/child ratio on multiple occasions during drop off and pick up hours. This poses an immediate Health and Safety risk to the children in care.
Inspection record
7 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-10-22.
3 routine inspections, 1 complaint visit. 1 complaint on record, 1 of 1 substantiated.
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint2 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
3 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Huntington Beach
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is La Petite Academy licensed in California?
Yes, La Petite Academy is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1994.
How many citations does La Petite Academy have?
La Petite Academy has 3 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 1 Type B citation. It has received 7 visits (3 inspections, 1 complaint visit, 3 other visits).
When was La Petite Academy last inspected?
La Petite Academy was last inspected on October 22, 2025 (about 7 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is La Petite Academy?
La Petite Academy 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 108 children. It is located in Huntington Beach, Orange County, California.
How does La Petite Academy compare to other daycares in Orange County?
La Petite Academy has 3 citations. The county average is 2.4 citations per facility. There are 2,923 licensed childcare facilities in Orange County.
Does La Petite Academy have any serious violations?
La Petite Academy has 2 Type A citations on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to children. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.
Has La Petite Academy had any complaint inspections?
La Petite Academy has received 1 complaint-triggered inspection. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does La Petite Academy serve?
La Petite Academy serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 108 children.
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