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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304270091
Report Date: 05/29/2026
Date Signed: 05/29/2026 11:52:00 AM

Substantiated


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
03/01/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Olivia Meza
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 06-CC-20260301132039
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:
05/29/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:Chantel HamrickTIME COMPLETED:
12:00 PM
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Staff does not ensure facility operates in ratio.

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On 05/29/2026, 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 with 7 staff.

On 03/01/2026, the Orange County Regional Child Care Licensing Office received a complaint with the allegation that: (1) Staff does not ensure facility operates in ratio.

During the investigation, documentation was obtained and reviewed by LPA. interviews were conducted with the reporting party, staff, and parents. Children were not able to be interviewed due to being nonverbal.

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Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Martha Malane
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Olivia Meza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/28/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/28/2026
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-20260301132039
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: 05/29/2026
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Regarding allegation (1) Staff does not ensure facility operates in ratio.

LPA interviewed staff members and reviewed documentation provided by the facility. When asked if the facility has operated out of ratio, five (5) staff members stated that they have observed this.

Facility provided LPA with documentation for review. LPA reviewed the Staff and Student ratio chart for the date of the alleged incident. The Staff and Student ratio chart is signed and dated by all staff members filling out the form. S2 and S5 stated that at the time of the allegation there were two staff members with 11 infants in care. Therefore, facility was out of ratio at the time of the incident. See LIC 809D for deficiencies cited.

The Orange County Regional Child Care Licensing Office investigated the complaint alleging (1) Staff do not ensure facility operates in ratio. Although the allegation may have happened or are valid, based on interviews and record reviews conducted, there was not a preponderance to prove that the allegation did or did not occur, therefore, the allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED.

See LIC809D for 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: 05/28/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/28/2026
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Control Number 06-CC-20260301132039
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
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/29/2026
Deficiency Type
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PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
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06/19/2026
Section Cited
CCR
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101416.5 (b) There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. This requirement was not met evidenced by:
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The Director stated that they will submit proof of staff schedules and qualified staff members to the department via email by the due date of 06/19/2026.
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Five (5) staff members stated that they have observed the facility operating out of ratio. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights to persons 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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Martha Malane
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Olivia Meza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/28/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/28/2026
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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