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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 153801105
Report Date: 03/16/2026
Date Signed: 03/16/2026 02:43:57 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
FRESNO SOUTH CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME:LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC.FACILITY NUMBER:
153801105
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		HERRERA, ASHELYFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:2616 GOSFORD ROADTELEPHONE:
(661) 834-1074
CITY:BAKERSFIELDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93309
CAPACITY: 118TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 118CENSUS: 56DATE:
03/16/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - IncidentUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:Ashely Herrera TIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
10:00 AM
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On 03/16/26, Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Scott Herring and Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Denisia Jimenez arrived at the facility to conduct an unannounced case management incident inspection. LPA met with Director, Ashely Herrera and a census was taken.
The purpose of today's inspection was in reference to a self reported unusual incident that was reported to the Fresno Childcare Regional Office on 02/10/2026.

On 02/10/26, there were 12 children and 1 teacher present in the classroom. During nap time, Child #1 exited the restroom with their pants down, exposing their genitals in front of Child #2, who was awake at the time. The teacher stated she did not observe Child #1 enter the restroom because the child had been walking around the classroom after not wanting to participate in a nap. The teacher further stated she was preparing an activity and therefore did not see Child #1 enter or exit the restroom. The teacher was not readily available to assist child #1 when he exited the restroom while he was attempting to pull up his pants.

It was determined that a lack of adequate supervision allowed Child #1 to enter the restroom without the teacher’s awareness and after he exited the bathroom with his pants down. This event also exposed the child to be observed on video by members of the public/parents of enrolled children at the facility. This incident It wasn't determined whether children in care experienced emotional trauma from the incident. However, there was a potential risk for the failure to ensure appropriate supervision, which results in a type B deficiency citation during today's inspection. A civil penalty assessment for a repeat violation of California Code of Regulation Section 101229(a)(1) is being assessed for today's inspection.

A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted with Director, Ashely Herrera and a copy of the report and Appeal Rights were given and discussed.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Scott Herring
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Denisia Jimenez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/16/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/16/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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Document Has Been Signed on 03/16/2026 02:43 PM - It Cannot Be Edited


Created By: Denisia Jimenez On 03/16/2026 at 11:23 AM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 153801105

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/16/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
03/31/2026
Section Cited
CCR
101229(a)(1)

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101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision(a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs.
(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time.........This requirement was not met
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Licensee will secure bo the plan of correction due date a professional external vendor to provide specialized training to all employed staff on care and supervision best practices in working with children with specialized and behavioral adpative needs. Licensee will invite the assigned LPAand LPM to
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as evidenced that facility staff failed to ensure supervision in that child #1entered the restroom and subsequently exited with his pants down exposing his genitalia to other children. This is a potential health & safety risk to children. 250.00 immediate civil penalty is assessed for repeat vilolation .
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participate in the on-site training to facilitate discussions on the training itself. A written synopsis/narrative and training attachments will be provided to Community Care Licensing after the training has been completed.

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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Scott Herring
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Denisia Jimenez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/16/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/16/2026


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