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LA PETITE ACADEMYLicense 5662105911 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

As mentioned LPA interviewed the director, staff, and personnel/witnesses who were/are currently associated with the facility. From interviewing witness#7 and witness#16, LPA gathered that this facility does not always maintain proper ratios as outlined in Title 22. Additionally, today at 8:59AM LPA walked in to preschool room(two's). LPA observed 2 staff, (S#17,S#13) providing care and supervision to 18 children(See LIC812). At 9:11AM LPA conducted another walk through of preschool room(two's) and observed two staff(S#2, S#13) providing care and supervision to 19 children(See LIC812). LPA informed S#17(Assistant Director), LPA has noted the preschool facility is out of ratio at 8:59AM and at 9:11AM. At 10:05AM director arrived at the facility, LPA verified the facility returned in to compliance. Based on LPA interviews, documents collected during investigation, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division 12 & Chapter 1), are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. Exit interview conducted and report was read to Director Rebecca Hernandez. Notice of site visit was given at conclusion. Appeal rights was provided.

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.

  • TEACHER-CHILD RATIO

    The licensee may use teacher aides in a teacher-child ratio of one teacher and one aide for every 15 children in attendance.Based on observations and interviews collected the facility has been found to be out of compliance due to the following .. At 8:59AM LPA observed S#13,S#17 supervising 18 children in the "twos room". At 9:11AM LPA observed 19 children being supervsied by S#2, S#13 in the"twos room". Both instances the facility was found to be out of ratio.

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What happened during the February 12, 2025 inspection of LA PETITE ACADEMY?

This was a complaint inspection of LA PETITE ACADEMY on February 12, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to LA PETITE ACADEMY on February 12, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "The licensee may use teacher aides in a teacher-child ratio of one teacher and one aide for every 15 children in attenda..."

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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