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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197401087
Report Date: 07/30/2026
Date Signed: 07/30/2026 01:40:12 PM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
PALMDALE CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
07/03/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Mayra Rivera
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 12-CC-20260703111143
FACILITY NAME:LA PETITE ACADEMY INC.FACILITY NUMBER:
197401087
ADMINISTRATOR:MARIA GOLDMANFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:28041 SECO CANYONTELEPHONE:
(661) 297-0977
CITY:SAUGUSSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91350
CAPACITY:93CENSUS: 16DATE:
07/30/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:33 AM
MET WITH:Ciara Cavanaugh, DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
11:15 AM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Licensee does not display written menus for review by daycare child’s authorized representatives.
Licensee does not provide nutritionally adequate meals for daycare children.
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On Thursday, July 30, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mayra Rivera conducted an unannounced complaint investigation in regards the above allegations and met with Director Ciara Cavanaugh who guided LPA Rivera on a tour of the facility. Upon arrival, LPA toured the facility and observed 16 preschool children and staff #1 and staff #2 present providing care and supervision. LPA observed the facility to be within ratio and present staff fingerprinted cleared.

During the course of this investigation, LPA Rivera conducted confidential interviews with staff and reviewed menus. Based on staff interviews, it was stated fruits or vegetables were not provided for breakfast which does not meet the nutritional requirement to meet the needs of the children and meal shall include, at a minimum, the amount of food components as specified by Title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 226.20, (Revised January 1, 1990) Requirements for Meals, for the age group served. All food shall be selected, stored, prepared and served in a safe and healthful manner.
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mayra Rivera
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/30/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/30/2026
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 12-CC-20260703111143
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
PALMDALE CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: LA PETITE ACADEMY INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 197401087
VISIT DATE: 07/30/2026
NARRATIVE
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On July 9,2026, LPA Rivera observed the posted menus dated May 18, 2026. LPA informed assistant director and Director Ciara menus shall be posted at least one week in advance in an area accessible for review by the child's authorized representative.

Based on LPA observations and interviews conducted, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations are found to be Substantiated. California Code of Regulations, Title 22 101227(a)(1) and 101227 (a)(6) are being cited on the attached LIC9099D.

The deficiencies were cleared during this visit. LPA observed current posted menu dated July 27, 2026 for the week of July 27, 2026 to July 31, 2026. The menu posted states AM and PM snack and lunch. The menu provides 2 food components for AM and PM snacks and for lunch all 5 food components.

The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit made by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00.

Exit interview was conducted with Director Ciara Cavanaugh and copies of appeals rights was provided. The signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these forms.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mayra Rivera
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/30/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/30/2026
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 2 of 5
Control Number 12-CC-20260703111143
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
PALMDALE CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME: LA PETITE ACADEMY INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 197401087
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/30/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
08/07/2026
Section Cited
CCR
101227(a)(1)
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Food Services
All food shall be safe and of the quality and in the quantity necessary to meet the needs of the children....This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews the facility did not comply with the section cited above as did not meet the nutritional
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Menus have been updated and facility does not provide breakfast. Facility provided AM snack, lunch and PM snack. AM and PM snacks provides 2 of the 5 food components and lunch all 5 components
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requirement by not providing fruit or vegetables for breakfast which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Type B
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Section Cited
CCR
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Menus shall be in writing and shall be posted at least one week in advance in an area accessible for review by the child's authorized representative...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA Rivera observation the facility did not comply
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Menus have been updated and during the visit on July 20, 2026, LPA Rivera observed current menu for the week dated July 27, 2026 and has AM/PM snack and Lunch components.
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with the section cited above as LPA observed the menus posted on July 9, 2026 to be dated May 18, 2026, which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk 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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mayra Rivera
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/30/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/30/2026
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
PALMDALE CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
07/03/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Mayra Rivera
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 12-CC-20260703111143

FACILITY NAME:LA PETITE ACADEMY INC.FACILITY NUMBER:
197401087
ADMINISTRATOR:MARIA GOLDMANFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:28041 SECO CANYONTELEPHONE:
(661) 297-0977
CITY:SAUGUSSTATE:CAZIP CODE:
91350
CAPACITY:93CENSUS: 16DATE:
07/30/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:33 AM
MET WITH:Ciara Cavanaugh, DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
11:15 AM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Licensee does not provide variety in meals served to day care children.
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On Thursday, July 30, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mayra Rivera conducted an unannounced complaint investigation in regards the above allegations and met with Director Ciara Cavanaugh who guided LPA Rivera on a tour of the facility. Upon arrival, LPA toured the facility and observed 16 preschool children and staff #1 and staff #2 present providing care and supervision. LPA observed the facility to be within ratio and present staff fingerprinted cleared.

During the course of this investigation, LPA Rivera conducted confidential interviews with staff and reviewed menus. Based on staff interviews the facility does provide variety of meals and there is no Title 22 or Health and Safety regulation that states facilities are required to provide variety of meals. The regulation states all food shall be safe and of the quality and in the quantity necessary to meet the needs of the children. Each meal shall include, at a minimum, the amount of food components as specified by Title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 226.20, (Revised January 1, 1990) Requirements for Meals, for the age group served. All food shall be selected, stored, prepared and served in a safe and healthful manner.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mayra Rivera
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/30/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/30/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 4 of 5
Control Number 12-CC-20260703111143
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
PALMDALE CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: LA PETITE ACADEMY INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 197401087
VISIT DATE: 07/30/2026
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Interviews conducted and no regulation that states facilities are required to provide variety of meals, did not support nor confirm the above allegation allegation. This agency has investigated the complaint alleging licensee does not provide variety in meals served to day care children. At this time, it is determined that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation(s) did or did not occur, therefore at this time the above allegation is unsubstantiated.


The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit made by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00.

Exit interview was conducted with Director Ciara Cavanaugh and copies of appeals rights was provided. The signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these forms.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mayra Rivera
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/30/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/30/2026
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 5 of 5