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 inspection visits total.

When was La Petite Academy - Citrus Heights last inspected?

La Petite Academy - Citrus Heights was last inspected on February 20, 2026 (about 1 year 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 1.7 citations per facility. There are 1,000 licensed childcare facilities in Sacramento County.

La Petite Academy - Citrus Heights

Child Care Center

Day Care Center

Citrus Heights, CA 95610

License Status

Licensed

Since Dec 1994

Capacity

77 children

Last Visited

Feb 2026

Record

1 Type A, 4 Type B

Above Sacramento County avg

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Facility Details

License Number: #343600873
Facility Type: Child Care Center
Licensed Since: December 16, 1994
Address: 8008 Old Auburn Road, Citrus Heights, CA 95610
Phone: (916) 723-3094
Regional Office: #3

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3 inspections · 8 other · 2 complaint visits · 0 complaints substantiated

1 serious citation on record

13 total visits on file

Last visited Feb 20, 2026

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February 20, 2026

Reference CheckClean visit

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November 14, 2024

Annual Inspection1 citation1 Type B

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Annual inspection found no deficiencies. All 37 preschool children supervised with proper ratios, safety equipment functional, food service compliant, and staff certifications current. Minor advisory to improve bark cushioning under climbing equipment.

May 31, 2024

complaintClean visit

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May 1, 2024

Correction VerificationClean visit

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March 26, 2024

Correction Verification1 citation1 Type B

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POC inspection for previously cited deficiency on staff file documentation. Prior Type B citation (CCR 101217(d)) is being cleared, but new deficiency identified: five of six staff files missing current Mandated Reporter Training certificates.

January 30, 2024

Reference CheckClean visit

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November 6, 2023

Triennial Inspection1 citation1 Type B

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Required 3-year inspection found solid waste containers without tight-fitting lids, staff files missing health documentation, and non-compliance with lead water testing requirements.

May 26, 2023

Incident ResponseClean visit

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May 5, 2023

Incident ResponseClean visit

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December 1, 2022

Annual Inspection1 citation1 Type B

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October 25, 2022

Deficiency Follow-UpClean visit

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August 4, 2022

Incident Response1 citation1 Type A

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Case Management incident investigation revealed medication administration error on 7/28/22: child C1 received medication prescribed for C2 due to similar-looking containers with spilled medication covering label. Error discovered immediately, parents and physician notified; child remained in care without adverse effects. Type A citation issued.

October 6, 2021

complaintClean visit

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Citation History

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Total on record

5citations

1 Type A · 4 Type B

Inspections: 0A / 1B

Complaints: 0A / 0B

Other: 1A / 3B

13 visits since 2021

Type B

Nov 14, 2024

101226(e)(4)(A)

Citation on record

Type B

Mar 26, 2024

1596.8662(b)(1)

ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

Type B

Nov 6, 2023

101217(d)

PERSONNEL RECORDS

Type B

Dec 1, 2022

101238.2(e)

OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE

Type A

Aug 4, 2022

101226(e)(3)(A)

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Facility Details

License Number: #343600873
Facility Type: Child Care Center
Licensed Since: December 16, 1994
Address: 8008 Old Auburn Road, Citrus Heights, CA 95610
Phone: (916) 723-3094
Regional Office: #3

How does this facility compare?

This FacilitySacramento County Avg

Citations51.7

Inspections135.2

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