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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 336300565
Report Date: 11/25/2024
Date Signed: 11/25/2024 12:54:21 PM

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
10/03/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Brian Morris
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 10-CC-20241003103146
FACILITY NAME:LA PETITE ACADEMY.INCFACILITY NUMBER:
336300565
ADMINISTRATOR:SURIATI CAFAROFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:36555 VAN GAALE LANETELEPHONE:
(951) 926-1600
CITY:WINCHESTERSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92596
CAPACITY:144CENSUS: 61DATE:
11/25/2024
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:38 PM
MET WITH:Director, Suriati CafaroTIME COMPLETED:
01:10 PM
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Staff did not provide food that was safe and of the quality or quantity necessary to meet the needs of the children in care
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On November 25, 2024 at 12:38PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brian Morris and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Carlos Martinez arrived at the facility for the purpose of delivering findings on compliant investigation initiated on 10/03/24. Staff took census 61 children in care and 8 staff onsite. LPA met with Licensee Suriati Cafaro and discussed the above allegation.

This LPA completed onsite observations and a facility tour on 11/06/2024 during lunch to observe the food service and administration of food techniques during meal service. LPA also took a tour of the kitchen and observed that all food, both perishables and non-perishables, were stored properly, with sealed lids and appropriate labels in the refrigerator area at the facility. While touring the kitchen, LPA observed that the facility kept food temperature logs, and inspected temperature gauges and other cooking instruments to make sure items were in good repair. During course of investigation, LPA received copies of the Menus for the facility, and noted that the Menu matched the meals served at the facility. LPA received information that the facility Menu is prepared by a certified Dietician to ensure the food quality and quantity meets the needs of the children in care. In addition to investigation findings, the Director, reported the parent confirmed that child was cleared by Dept. of Public Health and released the daycare from liability.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Carlos Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Brian Morris
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/25/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/25/2024
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-20241003103146
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.INC
FACILITY NUMBER: 336300565
VISIT DATE: 11/25/2024
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Based on investigation findings, the allegation confidential interviews, the allegation that Staff did not provide food that was safe and of the quality or quantity necessary to meet the needs of the children in care, may have occurred, however is not supported, or proven by evidence. Therefore, the allegation is unsubstantiated.

An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report, appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit were provided to licensee. The Director Suri was reminded that the Notice of Site Visit must remain posted for 30 consecutive days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Carlos Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Brian Morris
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/25/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/25/2024
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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