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Inspection visit

Complaint

LA PETITE ACADEMYLicense 3042700911 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

(page two of report) Regarding allegation (1) Staff does not ensure facility operates in ratio. LPA interviewed staff members and reviewed documentation provided by the facility. When asked if the facility has operated out of ratio, five (5) staff members stated that they have observed this. Facility provided LPA with documentation for review. LPA reviewed the Staff and Student ratio chart for the date of the alleged incident. The Staff and Student ratio chart is signed and dated by all staff members filling out the form. S2 and S5 stated that at the time of the allegation there were two staff members with 11 infants in care. Therefore, facility was out of ratio at the time of the incident. See LIC 809D for deficiencies cited. The Orange County Regional Child Care Licensing Office investigated the complaint alleging (1) Staff do not ensure facility operates in ratio. Although the allegation may have happened or are valid, based on interviews and record reviews conducted, there was not a preponderance to prove that the allegation did or did not occur, therefore , the allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED. See LIC809D for deficiencies cited. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Chantel Hamrick.

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.

  • 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.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the May 29, 2026 inspection of LA PETITE ACADEMY?

This was a complaint inspection of LA PETITE ACADEMY on May 29, 2026. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to LA PETITE ACADEMY on May 29, 2026?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "101416.5 (b) There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. This requirement was not met ev..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a complaint inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern about the facility to CCLD.

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