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COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376600096
Report Date: 08/18/2026
Date Signed: 08/18/2026 09:02:55 AM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN DIEGO CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
07/07/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Saul Zazueta
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 20-CC-20260707121933
FACILITY NAME:LA PETITE ACADEMY - EAST JFACILITY NUMBER:
376600096
ADMINISTRATOR:CATHY EDWARDSFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:798 EAST J STREETTELEPHONE:
(619) 421-0966
CITY:CHULA VISTASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91910
CAPACITY:108CENSUS: 30DATE:
08/18/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:10 AM
MET WITH:Angelica ValderramaTIME COMPLETED:
09:15 AM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Staff did not follow proper reporting requirements.
Staff did not prevent day care child(ren) from harming other day care child(ren) while in care.
Staff did not administer first aid to day care child as necessary.
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 08/18/2026 at 8:10AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Saul Zazueta conducted an unannounced complaint inspection regarding the above allegations. Upon arrival, LPA met with Assistant Director, Angelica Valderrama and discussed the purpose of the inspection, the complaint process and was led on a tour of the facility.

During the course of the investigation, LPA conducted interviews with the Director, staff, daycare children, and daycare parents. Timesheets, facility policies and facility roster were obtained and reviewed by LPA.

It was alleged that on 07/01/2026, the facility staff did not prevent Child #2 (C2) from harming Child #1 (C1) while in care. Based on interviews with the Director, facility staff, and daycare parents, C1 and C2 have a well-known history of not getting along and are intentionally kept apart during group activities due to their confrontational nature toward one another. Staff #1 (S1) was present at the time of the incident, and they stated that they observed C1 and C2 interacting on the playground when a fight broke out between the two.
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Selina Siao
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Saul Zazueta
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/18/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/18/2026
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 20-CC-20260707121933
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN DIEGO CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: LA PETITE ACADEMY - EAST J
FACILITY NUMBER: 376600096
VISIT DATE: 08/18/2026
NARRATIVE
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S1 stated that they observed C2 repeatedly asking C1 to share a ball with them, and C1 refused. This led to a physical altercation between the two, resulting in C1 being bitten on the leg. S1 stated that they witnessed the entire interaction unfold but did not intervene until they saw that the conflict had escalated. C1 stated to LPA that teachers do not allow them to play with C2 and remembered the incident in which they fought with C2 on the playground, resulting in them being bit on the leg.

It was alleged that on 07/01/2026, the facility failed to notify C1’s parent regarding the incident in which they were bitten. The Director explained that they were unable to notify the parent of the incident until the following day. Based on LPA review of facility policy, incident reports are created whenever an incident, accident, injury, illness, or observation occurs, and is to be reviewed with the parent upon pickup of the child. Based on interviews with the Director, staff, and parents, LPA determined that the parent of the child was told that there had been no incident upon picking up the child and did not review the incident report with the Director until the following day.

It was alleged that on 07/01/2026, the facility failed to render first-aid to C1’s bite. The Director stated that they were unsure if first-aid was rendered but remembered thinking that S1 had “taken care of everything”. According to LPA’s review of the facility’s handbook, bite wounds are to be gently cleaned with soap and water. Based on staff interviews, they are also trained to ice the area of the bite if bruising appears. Both S1 and C1 stated that this was not done following the altercation. Based on LPA observation, C1 did sustain bruising in the area where it was reported they got bitten.

Based on interviews conducted and records reviewed, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met; therefore, the above allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED. Per California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division 12 & Chapter 1) three (3) Type B citations are being on the attached LIC 9099-D.

Exit interview was conducted and this report was reviewed with Assistant Director, Angelica Valderrama. A Notice of Site Visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Selina Siao
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Saul Zazueta
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/18/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/18/2026
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 20-CC-20260707121933
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN DIEGO CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: LA PETITE ACADEMY - EAST J
FACILITY NUMBER: 376600096
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 08/18/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
09/18/2026
Section Cited
CCR
101223(a)(3)
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Personal Rights. (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature […].
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Assistant Director stated that they will conduct a training going over supervision on the playground and submit a copy of the attendace sheet to the San Diego Regional Office by 09/18/2026.
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This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA interviews and records reviewed, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in that supervision provided by staff was ineffective, resulting in a daycare child being bit by another child in care, which poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.
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Type B
09/18/2026
Section Cited
CCR
101226(b)
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Health-Related Services (b) The licensee shall make prompt arrangements for obtaining medical treatment for any child if necessary. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Assistant Director stated that they will conduct a training going over first aid and submit a copy of the attendace sheet to the San Diego Regional Office by 09/18/2026.
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Based on interviews, observations and record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in that they failed to render first-aid in a timely manner, which poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
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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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Selina Siao
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Saul Zazueta
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/18/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/18/2026
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 20-CC-20260707121933
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN DIEGO CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: LA PETITE ACADEMY - EAST J
FACILITY NUMBER: 376600096
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 08/18/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
09/18/2026
Section Cited
CCR
101226(a)(2)
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Health-Related Services (a) The licensee shall immediately notify the child's authorized representative if the child becomes ill or sustains an injury more serious than a minor cut or scratch. […]. (2) In the case of less serious injuries including, but not limited to, minor cuts, scratches and bites […] notify the child's authorized representative of the nature of the injury when the child is picked up from the center.
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Assistant Director stated that they will respond to Technical Service Program referral and submit proof of response to the San Diego Regional Office by 09/18/2026.
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This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, observations and record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in that they failed to report an injury to the child’s authorized representative in a clear and timely manner, which poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
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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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Selina Siao
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Saul Zazueta
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/18/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/18/2026
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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