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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 336300565
Report Date: 04/16/2025
Date Signed: 04/16/2025 01:45:59 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
02/10/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Hayley McCarthy
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 10-CC-20250210151917
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:0CENSUS: 89DATE:
04/16/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:14 PM
MET WITH:Suriati Cafaro, DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
01:50 PM
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Facility is operating out of ratio.
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On April 16, 2025 at 01:14 pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Hayley McCarthy arrived at La Petite Academy.Inc to deliver the investigative findings of the allegation listed above. LPA met with Director, Suriati Cafaro and Assistant Director, Jacquelyn Negrete.

On February 19, 2025 at 08:50am, LPA Hayley McCarthy and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Deborah Mullen initiated an investigation at the facility. LPA and LPM met with Director, Suriati Cafaro and conducted a tour of the facility. 91 children were present along with 8 staff and Assistant Director. During the investigation, LPA interviewed all pertinent parties, conducted record reviews, and made observations.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Mullen
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Hayley McCarthy
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/16/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/16/2025
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-20250210151917
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: 04/16/2025
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On February 10, 2025, a complaint was received alleging the facility is operating out of ratio. LPA conducted interviews with seven witnesses. 4 of 7 witnesses stated the facility does not operate of ratio. LPA took census of each classroom and did not observe any classrooms out of ratio during the visit. LPA conducted a record review and found the sign in/sign out sheets did not show any conflicting evidence.

Based on LPA’s observations, record review and interviews conducted, the allegation of the facility operating out of ratio is unsubstantiated. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED.

Appeal rights were issued and discussed with licensee and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights.

Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed by director, Suriati Cafaro and assistant director, Jacquelyn Negrete. A notice of site visit was given to director and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to the interior side of the main door for 30 days. The report must be made available to the public for three years. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Mullen
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Hayley McCarthy
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/16/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/16/2025
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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