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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

LA PETITE ACADEMYLicense 3648156341 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On this date and time, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Laura Mejorado arrived at the facility to conduct an inspection regarding a separate matter. LPA met with Director Debra Rivas. LPA toured the facility, took census, and verified associations. While touring the facility LPA observed two staff members (S1 and S2) working in a classroom who were not cleared and/or associated to the facility. Therefore, based on LPA observations the Facility was found to be in violation of the following Title 22 Regulation: 101170 Criminal Record Clearance (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department \342\200\246. If a Civil Penalty has been assessed during this inspection. Payment is due when billed and the check(s) or money orders shall be made payable to the \342\200\234California Department of Social Services\342\200\235. YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INVOICE IN THE MAIL. DO NOT SEND MONEY UNTIL YOU RECEIVE YOUR INVOICE. DO NOT SEND CASH. See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies. LPA Mejorado informed Director Debra Rivas that this report dated 6/23/24 document(s) one Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Also, LPA Mejorado informed the Director Debra Rivas to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 6/23/25 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Debra Rivas.

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.

  • CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE

    (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility:(1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department ….This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in that S1 and S2 were present without a fingerprint clearance and/or association, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the June 23, 2025 inspection of LA PETITE ACADEMY?

This was a other inspection of LA PETITE ACADEMY on June 23, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to LA PETITE ACADEMY on June 23, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior ..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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