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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304270091
Report Date: 05/19/2026
Date Signed: 05/19/2026 11:18:40 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-20260302093111
FACILITY NAME:LA PETITE ACADEMYFACILITY NUMBER:
304270091
ADMINISTRATOR:BARBARA BROWNFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:19860 BEACH BOULEVARDTELEPHONE:
(714) 962-0339
CITY:HUNTINGTON BEACHSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92647
CAPACITY:28CENSUS: 20DATE:
05/19/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:01 AM
MET WITH:Chantel HamrickTIME COMPLETED:
11:45 AM
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Staff are not meeting day care children diapering needs
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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) Staff are not meeting day care children diapering needs.

During the investigation, documentation was obtained and reviewed by LPA. Interviews were conducted with reporting party, staff and parents. Children were not able to be interviewed due to being nonverbal. Interviews conducted did not disclose information to support the allegation.
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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-20260302093111
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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Regarding allegation (1) Staff are not meeting day care children diapering needs.
On the date of 3/06/2026 LPA interviewed staff members and reviewed documentation provided by the facility. When asked if children had a rash or redness due to not being changed properly five (5) out of five (5) stated that they have not observed this happen. During interviews Staff five (S5) stated that diapers and wipes are supplied in the staff break room. LPA was able to view diapers and wet wipes supplied in the break room area. Staff five (S5) stated that all staff members use a three-step changing procedure that is posted in classrooms. LPA received and reviewed three steps changing procedure and policy for diaper changing that is enforced for all staff members when changing diapers.

The Orange County Regional Child Care Licensing Office investigated the complaints alleging (1) Staff are not meeting day care children diapering needs. 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.

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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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