103808749-9-6-2023-04-CC-CBRN-CVLTDF-20230912143818

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 103808749
Report Date: 09/06/2023
Date Signed: 09/06/2023 10:29:44 AM

Unsubstantiated

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
FRESNO-CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
07/31/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Julie Baptista

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 04-CC-20230731115524

FACILITY NAME:	LA PETITE ACADEMY		FACILITY NUMBER:	103808749
ADMINISTRATOR:	CURRY, MONICA		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	999 E. TEAGUE		TELEPHONE:	(559) 431-7330
CITY:	FRESNO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93720
CAPACITY:	20	CENSUS: 9	DATE:	09/06/2023
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	08:40 AM
MET WITH:	Monica Curry		TIME COMPLETED:	10:30 AM

ALLEGATION(S):

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1. Staff do not ensure all countertops, drawers, and cabinets are kept in clean, sanitary conditions.
2. Staff does not ensure linens are washed daily for children in care.
3. Staff do not ensure objects are cleaned daily after use by children in care.

INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:

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LPAs Julie Baptista and Aurelio Mendoza conducted an unannounced complaint inspection to provide findings for the above allegations. LPA met with Director, Monica Curry. LPA explained the allegations, and toured the facility, inside and outside. LPA observed 9 infants in care with 3 teachers. The facility has two infant classrooms, one for 0 to 12 months and one room for 13- 24 months.
LPAs were given shoe covers/booties to enter the infant classrooms. LPAs toured the first infant classroom and observed one infant in care and one teacher. The counters were clean and carpets were vacuumed. During the inspection on 8/3/23 LPA observed one small spill in the refrigerator. During today’s inspection the refrigerator was clean. LPAs toured the older infant room. Teachers were preparing breakfast for the infants. Interviews conducted during the course of this investigation revealed that there is a cleaning list staff follows. There was conflicting information received during the interview process.

Per interviews with staff and parents, soiled sheets and clothing are given to the parents to take home to wash.

Unsubstantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Cynthia Brannon	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7884
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Julie Baptista	TELEPHONE: (559) 767-0213
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/06/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/06/2023

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Control Number 04-CC-20230731115524

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
FRESNO-CC, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: LA PETITE ACADEMY	FACILITY NUMBER: 103808749
	VISIT DATE: 09/06/2023

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During the course of this investigation, LPA conducted interviews with staff and parents, and reviewed records.
Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged allegations did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED.

Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, no deficiency is cited during today’s visit. Exit interview conducted with the director, Monica Curry. Appeal rights were provided. A Notice of Site Visit was provided and to be posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Cynthia Brannon	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7884
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Julie Baptista	TELEPHONE: (559) 767-0213
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/06/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/06/2023

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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