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La Petite Academy
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 132 children
- Phone
- (951) 926-1600
- Address
- 36555 Van Gaale Lane
- Licensed since
Riverside County context
1,430*CCLD
Total facilities
3.3*CCLD
Avg citations
5.3*CCLD
Avg visits
0.8*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
7 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
- 101216.1(c)(1)Type B
TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 5 records reviewed which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101804(b)(2)Type B
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed classroom #6 containing 2 year old children with only one staff which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101419.2(b)(2)Type B
INFANT NEEDS AND SERVICES PLAN
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 infant records reviewed which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2025
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision(1)No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time... Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: C1 was left alone in a classroom for 29 minutes without supervision.
- 101239(m)(1)Type B
(m) All play equipment and materials used by children shall be age-appropriate.(1) The licensee shall provide a variety of age-appropriate equipment, toys and materials...to allow children present to fully participate in planned activities. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, record review, and interviews conducted, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that children are moved out of their assigned classrooms due to ratios and put in classrooms that are not age appropriate.
- 101223(a)(2)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations ... to meet his/her needs.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that children are moved out of their classrooms due to ratios and display agressive behaviors that teachers are unable to control which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101227(a)(1)(A)(2)Type B
(a) In child care centers providing meals to children, the following shall apply:(1) All food shall be safe and of the quality and in the quantity necessary to meet the needs of the children. Each meal shall include, at a minimum, the amount of food components as specified by Title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 226.20, ...Requirements for Meals, for the age group served...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that children were served rice and beans for several days in a row, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
20 visits on record since 2024. Most recent on 2026-06-19.
2 routine inspections, 10 complaint visits. 5 complaints on record, 2 of 5 substantiated.
- Inspection3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
7 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Winchester
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 2025.
How many citations does La Petite Academy have?
La Petite Academy has 7 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 6 Type B citations. It has received 20 visits (2 inspections, 10 complaint visits, 8 other visits).
When was La Petite Academy last inspected?
La Petite Academy was last inspected on June 19, 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 132 children. It is located in Winchester, Riverside County, California.
How does La Petite Academy compare to other daycares in Riverside County?
La Petite Academy has 7 citations. The county average is 3.3 citations per facility. There are 1,430 licensed childcare facilities in Riverside County.
Does La Petite Academy have any serious violations?
La Petite Academy has 1 Type A citation 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 10 complaint-triggered inspections. 2 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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