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La Petite Academy - Citrus Heights
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 77 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (916) 723-3094
- Address
- 8008 Old Auburn Road
- Licensed since
Sacramento County context
1,393*CCLD
Total facilities
1.5*CCLD
Avg citations
4.9*CCLD
Avg visits
0.8*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.
2024
- 101226(e)(4)(A)Type B
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having an expired non prescription medication stored at the facility which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
1596.8662(b)(1)...a person who...is a employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training...and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above with updating the mandated reporter training every two years which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 101217(d)Type B
PERSONNEL RECORDS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 out of 5 staff files did not obtain all required documentation, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2022
- 101238.2(e)Type B
OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as wood chip cushioning was low and exposing dirt, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101226(e)(3)(A)Type A
HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES
101226 Health-Related Services (e) In centers where the licensee chooses to handle medications: (3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (A) Prescription medications shall be administered in accordance with the label directions as prescribed by the child's physician. This requirement was not met, as evidenced by: Based on interviews and reports Child 1 (C1) was administered medication that was not prescribed to them, and was instead prescribed for another child (C2). This poses an immidiate health and safety risk to children in care.
Inspection record
13 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-02-20.
3 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
5 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Citrus Heights
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is La Petite Academy - Citrus Heights licensed in California?
Yes, La Petite Academy - Citrus Heights is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1994.
How many citations does La Petite Academy - Citrus Heights have?
La Petite Academy - Citrus Heights has 5 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 4 Type B citations. It has received 13 visits (3 inspections, 2 complaint visits, 8 other visits).
When was La Petite Academy - Citrus Heights last inspected?
La Petite Academy - Citrus Heights was last inspected on February 20, 2026 (about 4 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is La Petite Academy - Citrus Heights?
La Petite Academy - Citrus Heights 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 77 children. It is located in Citrus Heights, Sacramento County, California.
How does La Petite Academy - Citrus Heights compare to other daycares in Sacramento County?
La Petite Academy - Citrus Heights has 5 citations. The county average is 1.5 citations per facility. There are 1,393 licensed childcare facilities in Sacramento County.
Does La Petite Academy - Citrus Heights have any serious violations?
La Petite Academy - Citrus Heights 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 - Citrus Heights had any complaint inspections?
La Petite Academy - Citrus Heights has received 2 complaint-triggered inspections. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does La Petite Academy - Citrus Heights serve?
La Petite Academy - Citrus Heights serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 77 children.
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