2 critical and 2 minor findings across 7 visits. Most recent critical finding: Oct 7, 2025. Latest visit May 29, 2026, 1 finding.
Critical findings2 · Huntington Beach median 0
32% of Huntington Beach licensed centers have at least one
Serious findings0 · Huntington Beach median 0
16% of Huntington Beach licensed centers have at least one
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Oct 7, 2025Complaint investigationCriticalSign-in and sign-out not keptCalifornia: Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision · Type ACorrection due Oct 8, 2025
“Based on interviews four (4) out of four (4) staff members stated that they have heard or witnessed C1 in the classroom without supervision for a period of eight and a half minutes.”California CCLD inspector, Oct 7, 2025 report. Quoted verbatim.
Oct 25, 2024Other visitCriticalPersonal RightsCalifornia: Type ACorrection due Nov 8, 2024
May 29, 2026Complaint investigationMinorStaff-Infant RatioCalifornia: Type BCorrection due Jun 19, 2026
4findings in 36 months0verified corrected by California0corrected during the visit4with a plan or deadline only
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La Petite Academy Inc
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2Critical findings
0Serious findings
2Minor findings
0Severity N/A
Source checked Nov 5, 2026 · Inspection history is not a safety rating.
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20262 visits · 1 recorded finding
May 29, 2026Complaint investigation · substantiated1 finding
Standard 101416.5
Minor
Five (5) staff members stated that they have observed the facility operating out of ratio. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
The Director stated that they will submit proof of staff schedules and qualified staff members to the department via email by the due date of 06/19/2026.
Standard 101416.5
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jun 19, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:304270091:2026-05-29:101416.5:1
Visit source ID
ca:304270091:2026-05-29:report
May 19, 2026Complaint investigation · unsubstantiated
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 5 staff were had an expired certificate which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director will submit new certificate of completion via email on POC date 01/26/2023.
Standard 1596.8662(b)(1) · Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jan 26, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:304270091:2023-01-25:1596.8662(b)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:304270091:2023-01-25:inspection
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