304270091-5-19-2026-06-CC-MMAE-DUHPRG-20260528113244

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304270091
Report Date: 05/19/2026
Date Signed: 05/19/2026 11:10:10 AM

Unsubstantiated

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
03/02/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Olivia Meza

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 06-CC-20260302091802

FACILITY NAME:	LA PETITE ACADEMY		FACILITY NUMBER:	304270091
ADMINISTRATOR:	BARBARA BROWN		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	19860 BEACH BOULEVARD		TELEPHONE:	(714) 962-0339
CITY:	HUNTINGTON BEACH	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92647
CAPACITY:	28	CENSUS: 20	DATE:	05/19/2026
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:01 AM
MET WITH:	Chantel Hamrick		TIME COMPLETED:	11:00 AM

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A child sustained an injury due to inadequate supervision

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On 05/19/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Olivia Meza conducted an unannounced visit to the facility to deliver findings for a complaint that was initiated on 03/06/2026. LPA met with Director, Chantel Hamrick and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA was led on a tour of the facility and observed a total of 20 infants and toddlers with six (6) staff.

On 03/02/2026, the Orange County Regional Child Care Licensing Office received a complaint with the allegation that: (1) A child sustained an injury due to inadequate supervision.

During the investigation, documentation was obtained and reviewed by LPA. interviews were conducted with staff and parents. Children were not able to be interviewed due to being nonverbal.
Regarding allegation (1) A child sustained an injury due to inadequate supervision.

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Unsubstantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISORS NAME: Martha Malane
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Olivia Meza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/19/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/19/2026

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 06-CC-20260302091802

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: LA PETITE ACADEMY	FACILITY NUMBER: 304270091
	VISIT DATE: 05/19/2026

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On the date of 3/06/2026 LPA interviewed staff members and reviewed documentation provided by the facility. When asked if any incidents have occurred due to a lack of supervision, Staff (S2) stated that no incidents have occurred due to a lack of supervision. During interviews Staff three (S3) stated that they were present and observed the incident. LPA was provided with an incident report due to alleged lack of supervision. The incident report stated that Child one (C1) lost balance and fell in the classroom area. LPA collected and reviewed the Staff and Student ratio chart for the date of the alleged incident. At the time of the allegation, there were three fully qualified staff members and one aid present with 11 children in care. Parents interviewed did not disclose information to support the allegation.

The Orange County Regional Child Care Licensing Office investigated the complaints alleging (1) A child sustained an injury due to inadequate supervision. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, based on interviews and record reviews conducted, there was not a preponderance to prove that the allegations did or did not occur, therefore, the allegations are found to be UNSUBSTANTIATED.

No deficiencies cited. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Chantel Hamrick.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Martha Malane
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Olivia Meza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/19/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/19/2026

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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