First Flight By La Petite
First Flight By La Petite is a licensed child care center in Los Angeles, CA, licensed for up to 56 children and serving infants and toddlers. It has held its California license since 2022. Since February 2021, state licensing staff have inspected it 2 times and investigated 13 complaints, 7 of them substantiated. The state issued 20 citations, 9 of them Type A (the most serious), most often for staff ratios (6 of 20). 10 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 Type A. Measured by weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #489 of 495 centers in Los Angeles and has more citations per inspection than 100% of California licensed centers.
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Based on observations of the toddler classrooms, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 of 3 instances which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. 8 Director explained they need time to get approval for this training. Director understands that this correction should be completed as soon as possible.
Based on interviews, a child's clothing got discolored after being exposed to remnants of bleach water solution, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in 1 of 12 toddler children, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on interviews, an incident was not reported to the child's authorized representative until they asked about it at pickup. The facility did not comply with the section cited above in 1 of 12 toddler children, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on records reviewed, an unusual incident was not reported;the facility did not comply with the section cited above in 1 of 1 incident that occurred on 6/30/26, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having 1 teacher with more than 4 infants on 4/27/26, 4/28/26, and 5/1/26, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. 8 Facility will share the written plans with families and obtain a reciept that the families read and understand the updated procedures to keep in children's files. Licensee will send LPA copy of the communication.
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 of 19 infant sleep checks, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. 8 Facility will provide training on 15 minute sleep check requirements to staff and have them sign acknowledgement sign in sheet and send it to LPA. A copy of the written materials of the training will be sent to LPA.
Based on LPA observation and interviews conducted, the facility is operating out of ratio repeatedly during drop off and nap time. The facility did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. 8 Additionally, Director will email LPA and LPM staff schedules, timecards, and name to face transition sheets for all classrooms under the Infant License for the remainder of December, January, and February on a weekly basis.
Based on interviews, the facility did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on LPA observation of 2 infants using sleep sacks, and interviews revealed 6 of 8 infants in the Infant 1 room use sleep sacks, the facility did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. 8 https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep
Based on record review and interviews, documentation of 15 minute sleep checks were not maintained and available for review; the facility did not comply with the section cited above with 5 of 8 infants which pose a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
(b) There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. This requierment was not met evidence by: 1 Facility agrees to develop and implement a plan to make sure that they have enough staff to meet the minimum ratio requirements, specifically morning hours of 6:30 a.m.-8:00 a.m. LPAs observed two occassions where one staff member was left to supervised more than 4 infants in care which poses an immediate health and safety risk to the children in care. 8 Plan wll be sent to LPA via email.
Based on staff interviews that were conducted LPAs confirmed children enrolled in the toddler program are commingling with the infant classroom, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in which posed a potential health,and safety risk to persons in care.
Based on observation, the facility did not comply with the section cited above LPAs observed cleaning solutions in an unlocked cabinet underneath the children's sink. Children were not present during the observation in which posed a potential health,and safety risk to persons in care. 8 Director agrees to have the safety latch repair and/or replaced by 05/07/2024.
(a) In addition to Section 101229, the following shall apply: (2) Sleeping infant(s) shall be directly observed by sight and sound at all times. This requierment was not met as evidence by: Facility agrees to discuss staff-infant ratio, review Teacher Child Ratio in Child Care Center Videos with all teachers and provide a sign in sheet and statement of understanding to LPA by 11/19/2024 Based on LPAs observation of staff seated on the floor with 3 children, 1 staff with one child on the diaper changing station and 2 sleeping infants in the nap room and the lack of documentation required for the sleep log, facility is not providing adequate visual and auditory supervision. 8 https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/child-care-center-operators/teacher-child-ratios-in-child-care-centers/
(b) There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. 1 Facility agrees to develop and implement a plan to make sure that they have enough staff to meet the minimum ratio requirements during scheduled nap time. LPA by 11/19/2024 This requierment was not met evidence by: At approximately 1:55 p.m. LPAs observed 8 infants with 1 staff person left to supervise 5 napping children and 3 awake children. Facility is operating out of ratio. 8
LPA Clayton observed the Teacher - infant ratio to be out of regulatory compliance (1 Teacher caring for 5 infants), and LPA Wheatley observed the Teacher – infant ratio to be out of regulatory compliance (2 teachers caring for 16 toddlers) posing an immediate Health and Safety risk to children in care.
LPA Clayton observed 12 chidren (aged 2 years) and five 4 year old children in the same classroom, being supervised and instructed by the same staff, which poses and immediate Health and Safety risk to children in care.
LPA Clayton and LPA Wheatley observed chidren on the play yard out of the visual supervision of the teacher and having to remind her tc bring the chidren to where she could see them, posing an immediate Health and Safety risk to children in care.
101221 (a) A separate, complete and current record for each child is maintained in the child care center. 1 The director will submit a plan of correction to the Department by 11/7/23. The director will ensure that all children enrolled have a complete file prior to being left at the facility. The director will have the parents complete an enrollment packet. This is evidenced by: LPA Wheatley requested Child #1 file and was unable to review because the child does not have a complete file. This is a potential risk to the heatlh & safety of children in care. 8
101216.1(c) - To be a fully qualified teacher, a teacher shall have one of the following: Twelve post-secondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development completed, with passing grades, at an accredited or approved college or university; and at least six months of work experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program. 1 The director will submit a plan of correction to the Department by 11/7/23. The director will ensure that all children enrolled have a complete file prior to being left at the facility. The director will have the parents complete an enrollment packet. This is evidenced by: LPA Wheatley reviewed staff records and observed several staff supervising without units. This is a potential risk to the heatlh & safety of children in care. 8
Complaint investigations
Facility operating over Ratio
15-minute napping log not adhered to
Staff if operating out of ratio
Buildings & Grounds: Facility staff do not keep cleaning solutions out of reach of infants in care.
License :Facility is commingling day-care children.
Ratio: Facility is operating out of ratio.
Lack of Supervision: Staff do not provide adequate supervision to children in care.
RATIO: Facility is operating out of ratio.
LICENSE: Facility is commingling children in care.
LACK OF SUPERVISION: Staff not supervising children at all times.
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Common questions
Does First Flight By La Petite take infants?
Yes. It is licensed by California as an infant center.
Has First Flight By La Petite had any serious violations?
California issued 9 Type A citations since 2021, its most serious category. The most recent was on May 19, 2026, for staff-infant ratio. Each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about First Flight By La Petite?
California investigated 13 complaints since 2021 and substantiated 7. Allegations are shown only for substantiated complaints.
How does First Flight By La Petite compare with other daycares in Los Angeles?
It is tied for #489 of 495 centers in Los Angeles by weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 100% of California licensed centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was First Flight By La Petite last inspected?
Sep 8, 2025. No citations were issued during that visit.
How much does First Flight By La Petite cost?
California does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask First Flight By La Petite for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-time price at licensed centers in Los Angeles County, which includes Los Angeles, was $1,555 a month for infants (about $1,960 today) in the state’s 2021 Regional Market Rate Survey.
Who runs First Flight By La Petite?
The licensee is La Petite Academy, and the administrator listed with the state is Renu Van Battum.
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Citations are quoted from California Department of Social Services inspection and complaint reports. Type A citations are the state’s most serious category (an immediate risk to children’s health, safety or personal rights); Type B citations are a potential risk. A citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall. Complaint allegations appear here only when the state substantiated them.
To read the full state reports, search facility number 197495125 on the California Care Facility Search. Data refreshed Oct 2, 2026.