La Petite Academy
La Petite Academy is a licensed child care center in Riverside, CA, licensed for up to 104 children and serving preschool-age children. It has held its California license since 1995. Since February 2021, state licensing staff have inspected it 5 times and investigated 2 complaints, 0 of them substantiated. The state issued 11 citations, 1 of them Type A (the most serious), most often for building & playground safety (8 of 11). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #88 of 101 centers in Riverside and has more citations per inspection than 87% of California licensed centers.
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Based on [(observation), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that during the tour LPA observed debris built up on classroom and bathroom floors, dirty carpets, sinks and toddler changing table which poses/posed 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 in that there was no health assessment for C5 for review which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Cleaners removed from the shelf and made inaccessible to a top cabinet during this visit. Facility will send proof (picture) of secured (locked cabinet) to the department by
Based on [(observation) the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that LPA observed floors, sinks, carpets and toilets with built up debris-(dirt, paper, urine, etc..) which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on [interview and record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 4 out of 6 files reviewed had expired mandated reporter which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that they did not keep all facility floor restroom clean which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the outdoor play equipment is not in safe condition which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that holes in the play yard have not been maintained to prevent accidents from happening which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
(b)(1), A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. The fixtures were replaced on 10/06/2022. The restesting is scheduled for 10/25/2022. Upon completion of retest, the results will be submitted to the LPA by
Based on observations of the physical plant the licensee did not comply with the section cited above (High touch areas (entry doors to classrooms, kitchen refrigerator door, table tops , children chairs in 2 year old classroom) showing dirt build up, stainless steel sinks showing dirt, rust/calcification, leaking outdoor fountain, running toilet 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 in (1] out of [6) (persons)] [S4) which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Common questions
Does La Petite Academy take infants?
Not under this license, which covers preschool-age children.
Has La Petite Academy had any serious violations?
California issued 1 Type A citation since 2021, its most serious category. The most recent was on Jun 6, 2025, for buildings and grounds. Each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about La Petite Academy?
California investigated 2 complaints since 2021 and substantiated 0. Allegations are shown only for substantiated complaints.
How does La Petite Academy compare with other daycares in Riverside?
It is tied for #88 of 101 centers in Riverside by weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 87% of California licensed centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was La Petite Academy last inspected?
Jun 8, 2026. The state issued at least one citation during that visit.
How much does La Petite Academy cost?
California does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask La Petite Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-time price at licensed centers in Riverside County, which includes Riverside, was $856 a month for preschoolers (about $1,080 today) in the state’s 2021 Regional Market Rate Survey.
Who runs La Petite Academy?
The licensee is La Petite Academy, INC., and the administrator listed with the state is Wendy Serna.
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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 334801218 on the California Care Facility Search. Data refreshed Oct 2, 2026.