“Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having 1 teacher with more than 4 infants on 4/27/26, 4/28/26, and 5/1/26, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in…”California CCLD inspector, May 19, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.
Dec 19, 2024Complaint investigationCriticalStaff-Infant RatioCalifornia: Type ACorrection due Dec 19, 2024
24findings in 36 months0verified corrected by California0corrected during the visit24with a plan or deadline only
6 citations are awaiting report review, so their types are not yet counted above. Everything above is quoted or counted from California CCLD records; nothing is generated. This is not a safety rating.
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Renu Van Battum
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La Petite Academy
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6 findings have severity N/A — not provided.
9Critical findings
2Serious findings
7Minor findings
6Severity N/A
Source checked Nov 5, 2026 · Inspection history is not a safety rating.
Visits in the past 12 months
6 visits
Newest first, grouped by year. Expand a visit to read the findings.
20265 visits · 10 recorded findings
Sep 17, 2026Other visit4 findings
Standard 101419.2(b)(2)
Severity N/A
Severity: N/A — not provided
Narrative not available. Check the state record for report details.
Correction due Oct 2, 2026. No state verification date is shown.
Standard 101419.2(b)(2)
State severity
N/A — not provided
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Oct 2, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197495125:2026-09-17:101419.2(b)(2):1
Visit source ID
ca:197495125:2026-09-17:other
Standard 1596.7995(a)(1)
Severity N/A
Severity: N/A — not provided
Narrative not available. Check the state record for report details.
Correction due Oct 16, 2026. No state verification date is shown.
Standard 1596.7995(a)(1)
State severity
N/A — not provided
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Oct 16, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197495125:2026-09-17:1596.7995(a)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:197495125:2026-09-17:other
Standard 101216(g)(1)
Severity N/A
Severity: N/A — not provided
Narrative not available. Check the state record for report details.
Correction due Oct 16, 2026. No state verification date is shown.
Standard 101216(g)(1)
State severity
N/A — not provided
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Oct 16, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197495125:2026-09-17:101216(g)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:197495125:2026-09-17:other
Standard 101229(a)(1)
Severity N/A
Severity: N/A — not provided
Narrative not available. Check the state record for report details.
Correction due Sep 28, 2026. No state verification date is shown.
Standard 101229(a)(1)
State severity
N/A — not provided
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Sep 28, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197495125:2026-09-17:101229(a)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:197495125:2026-09-17:other
Aug 28, 2026Other visit1 finding
Supervision and child counts
Minor
Based on observations of the toddler classrooms, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 of 3 instances which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director will train staff on transition planning and submit observation notes once the plans are implemented. Director will have staff create a transition and lunch task list to assit them in co-teacher communication to ensure that tasks get completed while maintaining visual supervision of the children in care. Director explained they need time to get approval for this training. Director understands that this correction should be completed as soon as possible. Maureen Neal Angela Luz DATE: 08/28/2026 DATE: 08/28/2026 Page: 4 of 4
Standard 101229(a)(1) · Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Sep 28, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197495125:2026-08-28:101229(a)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:197495125:2026-08-28:other
The state lists 3 findings; details for 1 are available.
Aug 21, 2026Complaint investigation · substantiated3 findings
Standard 101212(d)(1)(C)
Minor
This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on records reviewed, an unusual incident was not reported;the facility did not comply with the section cited above in 1 of 1 incident that occurred on 6/30/26, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director will submit LIC 624 detailing the incident that occurred on 6/30/26. Maureen Neal Angela Luz DATE: 08/21/2026 DATE: 08/21/2026 Page: 4 of 4
Standard 101212(d)(1)(C)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Sep 11, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197495125:2026-08-28:101212(d)(1)(C):1
Visit source ID
ca:197495125:2026-08-28:other
Standard 101238(a)(2)
Serious
Based on interviews, a child's clothing got discolored after being exposed to remnants of bleach water solution, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in 1 of 12 toddler children, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director informed staff were already re-trained on reporting requirements on 8/19/26. Director will send attendance sheet and training materials to LPA.
Standard 101238(a)(2)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Aug 28, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197495125:2026-08-28:101238(a)(2):1
Visit source ID
ca:197495125:2026-08-28:other
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Standard 101212(f)
Minor
Based on interviews, an incident was not reported to the child's authorized representative until they asked about it at pickup. The facility did not comply with the section cited above in 1 of 12 toddler children, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director informed staff were already re-trained on reporting requirements on 8/19/26. Director will send attendance sheet and training materials to LPA.
Standard 101212(f)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Aug 28, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197495125:2026-08-28:101212(f):1
Visit source ID
ca:197495125:2026-08-28:other
The visit outcome or reported count conflicts with the available finding details. The findings remain visible.
Jun 9, 2026Other visit
No findings recorded
May 19, 2026Complaint investigation · substantiated2 findings
Standard 101429(a)(2)(B)
Minor
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 of 19 infant sleep checks, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Assistant Director or facility representative will create a binder with tabs for each child requiring a 15 minute minute sleep check for each classroom and include a tab for visiting children. The facility will write the next nap check time on a whiteboard as a visual reminder for teachers. Facility will provide training on 15 minute sleep check requirements to staff and have them sign acknowledgement sign in sheet and send it to LPA. A copy of the written materials of the training will be sent to LPA.
Standard 101429(a)(2)(B)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jun 5, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197495125:2026-05-19:101429(a)(2)(B):1
Visit source ID
ca:197495125:2026-05-19:report
Standard 101416.5(b)
Critical
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having 1 teacher with more than 4 infants on 4/27/26, 4/28/26, and 5/1/26, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Assistant Director / Facility representative must provide with a written action plan that documents the following procedures:
When staff are at maximum ratio (1:4 for infants or 1:6 for toddlers) and an additional family/families want to drop off more children. Facility will share the written plans with families and obtain a reciept that the families read and understand the updated procedures to keep in children's files. Licensee will send LPA copy of the communication.
Standard 101416.5(b)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
May 20, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197495125:2026-05-19:101416.5(b):1
Visit source ID
ca:197495125:2026-05-19:report
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20251 visit · 4 recorded findings
Dec 17, 2025Complaint investigation · unsubstantiated4 findings
Standard 101416.5(b)
Critical
Based on LPA observation and interviews conducted, the facility is operating out of ratio repeatedly during drop off and nap time. The facility did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
By plan of correction due date 10/18/25 Director will email LPA and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) staff schedules, timecards, and name to face transition sheets for all classrooms under the Infant License for 12/1/25-12/12/25. Additionally, Director will email LPA and LPM staff schedules, timecards, and name to face transition sheets for all classrooms under the Infant License for the remainder of December, January, and February on a weekly basis. Maureen Neal Angela Luz DATE: 12/17/2025 DATE: 12/17/2025 Page: 4 of 5 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245 FACILITY NUMBER: 197495125 VISIT DATE: 12/17/2025 DEFICIENCIES
Standard 101416.5(b)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Dec 18, 2025
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197495125:2025-12-17:101416.5(b):1
Visit source ID
ca:197495125:2025-12-17:other
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Standard 101430(a)(3)(C)
Minor
This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observation of 2 infants using sleep sacks, and interviews revealed 6 of 8 infants in the Infant 1 room use sleep sacks, the facility did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director understands that any type of sleep sack or sleeping sack is not allowed for use at a child care center. Director will have all staff watch the following webinar and submit a written declaration of what was covered to LPA via email. https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep
Standard 101430(a)(3)(C)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Dec 24, 2025
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197495125:2025-12-17:101430(a)(3)(C):1
Visit source ID
ca:197495125:2025-12-17:other
Standard 101429(a)(2)(C)
Severity N/A
Severity: N/A — not provided
Narrative not available. Check the state record for report details.
Correction due Dec 24, 2025. No state verification date is shown.
Standard 101429(a)(2)(C)
State severity
N/A — not provided
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Dec 24, 2025
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197495125:2025-12-17:101429(a)(2)(C):1
Visit source ID
ca:197495125:2025-12-17:other
Standard 101212(d)(1)(C)
Minor
emotional health or safety of any child.
This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
Based on interviews, the facility did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
During the inspection today, Director submitted Unusual Incident/Injury Report (LIC 624) for the unusual incident regarding C1 drinking breastmilk meant for C2 on 11/26/25. This deficiency is cleared.
Director understands to call the Department if they are not sure if something is reportable. Maureen Neal Angela Luz DATE: 12/17/2025 DATE: 12/17/2025 Page: 3 of 3
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