“Based on interview and video evidence, staff member S1, was observed continuously pulling child C2 across the classroom floor by the hand – an incident captured by cameras.”California CCLD inspector, Jun 6, 2025 report. Quoted verbatim.
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Heidy Balderas
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La Petite Academy Incorporated
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Based on director and staff interviews , child sustained an allergic reaction due to staff negligence while in care. This poses an immediate/potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
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Recorded plan of correction
Director stated that the procedure has now changed and families will bring their lunches in a separate lunch bag. The lunch bag is stored in the children's classroom. Director will provide the new procedure to LPA via email to Annette.Sutherland@dss.ca.gov by 4/19/23.
Standard 101223(a)(2)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Apr 18, 2023
Technical assistance
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Finding source ID
ca:376600083:2023-04-18:101223(a)(2):1
Visit source ID
ca:376600083:2023-04-18:report
Standard 101226(b)
Critical
Based on director and staff interviews, staff did not seek medical attention in a timely matter. This poses an immediate/potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director will provide a written statement that she understands the health procedures in children's files that require special needs and medication and on how the staff will be trained on signs of allergic reactions and send a copy to LPA's email at Annette.Sutherland@dss.ca.gov by 4/19/23. Director understands to send proof of training with in 15-30 days to LPA.
Standard 101226(b)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Apr 18, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376600083:2023-04-18:101226(b):1
Visit source ID
ca:376600083:2023-04-18:report
Apr 12, 2023Other visit
2 findings
Standard 101226(3)(A)
Severity N/A
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Correction due Apr 14, 2023. No state verification date is shown.
Standard 101226(3)(A)
State severity
N/A — not provided
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Apr 14, 2023
Technical assistance
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Finding source ID
ca:376600083:2023-04-12:101226(3)(A):1
Visit source ID
ca:376600083:2023-04-12:other
Standard 376600083(d)(1)
Minor
This requirement was not met as evidenced by the department did not receive an incident report within 24 hours. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director has provided correction on today's visit. She will ensure that in the future incidents are reported on the duty line (619)767-2248 and submit an incident report by email to SDIncidentReports@dss.ca.gov or by Fax at (619 767-2203 within 24 hours of occurring.
Licensee will also provide written statement explaining that she will submit future reports per the required time frames to LPA Annette.Sutherland@dss.ca.gov
Standard 376600083(d)(1)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Apr 14, 2023
Technical assistance
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Finding source ID
ca:376600083:2023-04-12:376600083(d)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:376600083:2023-04-12:other
Nov 15, 2021Inspection
No findings recorded
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