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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 336301048
Report Date: 06/11/2026
Date Signed: 06/11/2026 10:57:05 AM

Unsubstantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
RIVERSIDE SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
05/22/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Jesse Gardner
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 10-CC-20260522150412
FACILITY NAME:LA PETITE ACADEMYFACILITY NUMBER:
336301048
ADMINISTRATOR:CAFARO, SURIATIFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:36555 VAN GAALE LANETELEPHONE:
(951) 926-1600
CITY:WINCHESTERSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92596
CAPACITY:132CENSUS: 69DATE:
06/11/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:10 AM
MET WITH:Suriati Cafaro, DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
11:12 AM
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Staff did not provide adequate supervision to children in care
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jesse Gardner conducted an unannounced subsequent complaint visit to the facility. LPA met with the Director Suriati Cafaro and informed them of the purpose of this visit. During this investigation LPA conducted interviews with the Director, witnesses, and staff and reviewed and obtained copies of facility documentation.

It was alleged that staff were unable to supervise Child 1 (C1) and Child 2 (C2) when C2 lifted C1’s skirt and touched her bottom, as well as C2 punching C1 later in the day on the playground.

Continued on LIC9099-C
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Mullen
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jesse Gardner
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/11/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/11/2026
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 10-CC-20260522150412
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
RIVERSIDE SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: LA PETITE ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 336301048
VISIT DATE: 06/11/2026
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LPA interviewed 3 staff, including the Director, 2 witnesses, 2 children, and reviewed other evidence in relation to the incident. 3 of 3 staff interviews stated C2 was not seen touching C1 inappropriately nor punching C1 on the playground. Also, 2 of 2 witnesses did not report anything seen related to the allegation. Finally, record review indicated the facility was within ratio at the time of the alleged incidents. Interviews with C1 and C2 produced conflicting accounts, preventing a clear determination of the events surrounding the allegation.

Based on the information obtained from all evidence, the allegation was found to be Unsubstantiated. A finding of Unsubstantiated means that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur.

An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided along with copies of the confidential names list and Appeal Rights were provided. A Notice of Site visit was given, and the Licensee understands that it must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Mullen
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jesse Gardner
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/11/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/11/2026
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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