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La Petite Academy
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 28 children
- Phone
- (714) 962-0339
- Address
- 19860 Beach Boulevard
- Licensed since
Orange County context
1,674*CCLD
Total facilities
2.0*CCLD
Avg citations
5.0*CCLD
Avg visits
0.9*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
5 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.
2026
- 101416.5Type B
101416.5 (b) There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. This requirement was not met evidenced by: Five (5) staff members stated that they have observed the facility operating out of ratio. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights to persons in care.
2025
- 1596.8595(c)(2)Type B
Health and Safety Code 1596.8595(c)(2) (2) Upon enrollment of a new child in a facility, the licensee shall provide to the parents or legal guardians of the newly enrolling child copies of any licensing report that the licensee has received during the prior 12-month period that documents any Type A citation. Based on record review the faiclity did not have proof of two(2) out of five(5) LIC9224 forms signed by the guardians.
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
1101229(a)(1) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time. Based on interviews four (4) out of four (4) staff members stated that they have heard or witnessed C1 in the classroom without supervision for a period of eight and a half minutes. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights to children in care.
2024
- 101223(a)Type A
101223 Personal Rights(c): The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the personal rights... This requirement is not met evidenced by: Based on interviews and record reviews, facility did not ensure that each child was accorded their personal rights, which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety and personal rights to the children in care.
2023
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 5 staff were had an expired certificate which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
9 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2026-05-29.
2 routine inspections, 5 complaint visits. 5 complaints on record, 2 of 5 substantiated.
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
5 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 5 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 3 Type B citations. It has received 9 visits (2 inspections, 5 complaint visits, 2 other visits).
When was La Petite Academy last inspected?
La Petite Academy was last inspected on May 29, 2026 (2 weeks 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 28 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 5 citations. The county average is 2.0 citations per facility. There are 1,674 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 5 complaint-triggered inspections. 2 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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