2 serious and 1 minor findings across 7 visits. Most recent serious finding: Nov 14, 2024. Latest visit Feb 20, 2026, no findings.
Critical findings0 · Citrus Heights median 0
29% of Citrus Heights licensed centers have at least one
Serious findings2 · Citrus Heights median 0
29% of Citrus Heights licensed centers have at least one
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Nov 14, 2024InspectionSeriousHealth-Related ServicesCalifornia: Type BCorrection due Nov 21, 2024
“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.”California CCLD inspector, Nov 14, 2024 report. Quoted verbatim.
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Rivas, Robin
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La Petite Academy, Inc.
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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.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
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Director will provide proof of additional cushioning beneath play structures by POC due date.
Standard 101238.2(e) · Outdoor Activity Space
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Feb 1, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:343600873:2022-12-01:101238.2(e):1
Visit source ID
ca:343600873:2022-12-01:inspection
Oct 25, 2022Other visit
1 finding
Standard 101700.3(b)(1)
Minor
results were received by the department that indicated outdoor drinking fountains were exceedance of 5.5 ppb. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care if not corrected.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director stated that outdoor drinking fountains have been capped and are no longer in use. LPA observed that water fountains are now inoperable and a water jug is used outside to fill cups and water bottles. POC cleared during inspection.
Standard 101700.3(b)(1)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Nov 25, 2022
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:343600873:2022-10-25:101700.3(b)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:343600873:2022-10-25:other
Aug 4, 2022Other visit
1 finding
Standard 101226(e)(3)(A)
Critical
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.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
It was documented in the UIR received that follow up training was conducted. Director stated that only managers are allowed to administer medication. POC cleared during today's inspection.
Standard 101226(e)(3)(A)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Aug 5, 2022
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:343600873:2022-08-04:101226(e)(3)(A):1
Visit source ID
ca:343600873:2022-08-04:other
Oct 6, 2021Complaint investigation · unsubstantiated
No findings recorded
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