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La Petite Academy - East J

798 East J Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910 · San Diego County
2 Type A citations in last 12 months4 substantiated complaintsChild care center (preschool)

La Petite Academy - East J is a licensed child care center in Chula Vista, CA, licensed for up to 108 children and serving preschool-age children. It has held its California license since 1994. Since February 2021, state licensing staff have inspected it 2 times and investigated 5 complaints, 4 of them substantiated. The state issued 12 citations, 5 of them Type A (the most serious), most often for supervision (7 of 12). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 Type A. Measured by weighted citations per inspection, it is #72 of 72 centers in Chula Vista and has more citations per inspection than 99% of California licensed centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 99%of 10,948 California licensed centers, per inspection, weighted by severity. Among the most cited
#72 of 72 centers in Chula Vista
5Type A citations
7Type B citations
2Inspections
4 of 5Complaints substantiated
12 citations from 17 state visits since Feb 8, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Oct 3, 2025

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 18, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 18, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 2, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 30, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 3, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 23, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 29, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 6, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 25, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 21, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 30, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 17, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 8, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 11, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 23, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 28, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 15, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citation
Citation issuedNo citationTop row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Supervision7
Health & medication2
Caregiver conduct1
Other standards1
Building & playground safety1

Citations, newest first

Type BAug 18, 2026Complaint investigationCaregiver conduct
Personal rights §101223(a)(3)
Based on LPA interviews and records reviewed, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in that supervision provided by staff was ineffective, resulting in a daycare child being bit by another child in care, which poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.
Plan of correction due Sep 18, 2026
Type BAug 18, 2026Complaint investigationHealth & medication
Health-related services §101226(b)
Based on interviews, observations and record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in that they failed to render first-aid in a timely manner, which poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
Plan of correction due Sep 18, 2026
Type BAug 18, 2026Complaint investigationHealth & medication
Health-related services §101226(a)(2)
Based on interviews, observations and record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in that they failed to report an injury to the child’s authorized representative in a clear and timely manner, which poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
Plan of correction due Sep 18, 2026
Type ADec 2, 2025Case management visit (incident)Supervision
Care and supervision §101229
Based on interviews and records reviewed, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in that a child was left unattended in the classroom for approximately five (5) minutes before being found by staff. This poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
Plan of correction due Dec 2, 2025
Type AOct 30, 2025Complaint investigationSupervision
Care and supervision §101229(a)
Based on LPA interviews conducted and record reviews, the licensee did not comply with the above regulation, as the supervision provided by staff is ineffective in that a day care child caused injuries to another child in care, which poses an immediate health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care. 8 sign-in sheet for supervision training, provided by the Regional Manager, to the San Diego Regional Office by 11/07/2025.
Plan of correction due Nov 7, 2025
Type AMay 6, 2025Case management visit (incident)Supervision
Care and supervision §101229
Based on interviews and records reviewed, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as a child was left unattended outside the classroom for approximately five (5) to six (6) minutes before being found by staff. This poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
Plan of correction due Jun 6, 2025
Type BApr 25, 2025Complaint investigationSupervision
Care and supervision §101229(a)
Based on LPA interviews conducted and record reviews, the licensee did not comply with the above regulation, as the supervision provided by staff is ineffective in that the issue of children climbing on furniture is happening daily, causing an unsafe environment for children in care and poses a potential Health & Safety risk to children in care. 8 In Childcare Centers https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/child-care-center-operators/supervising-children-in-child-care-centers/ Director will submit the agenda and sign in sheet for the training to the SDRO by 05/16/25.
Plan of correction due Apr 25, 2025
Type AJul 17, 2024Complaint investigationSupervision
Care and supervision §101229(a)(1)
child in care was bitten and bite was not observed by staff members present in the classroom. This poses an immediate threat to the health and safety of children in care.
Plan of correction due Jul 17, 2024
Type BJul 17, 2024Complaint investigationOther standards
Observation of the Child §101226.3(b)
child in care was bitten and the bite was not reported to the child's representative in a timely manner. This may pose a threat to the health and safety of children in care.
Plan of correction due Aug 2, 2024
Type BMay 8, 2024Case management visit (deficiencies)Supervision
Care and supervision §101229(a)(1)
Child in care exited the class without staff knowledge. This may pose a threat to the health and safety of children in care.
Plan of correction due May 8, 2024
Type BSep 23, 2022Case management visit (deficiencies)Building & playground safety
Lead in drinking water §101700.3(b)(1)
Based on water testing results and interview, facility tested over the Action Level Exceedance level at one water outlet (spigot). This may pose a health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
Plan of correction due Sep 23, 2022
Type AApr 28, 2022Case management visit (incident)Supervision
Care and supervision §101229(a)(1)
child in care was left unattended in the playground for at least 10 minutes. This poses an immediate threat to the health and safety of children in care.
Plan of correction due Apr 28, 2022

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Complaint investigations

SubstantiatedAug 18, 2026Complaint investigationreceived Jul 7, 2026
Substantiated allegations:
Staff did not follow proper reporting requirements.
Staff did not prevent day care child(ren) from harming other day care child(ren) while in care.
Staff did not administer first aid to day care child as necessary.
3 citations issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
SubstantiatedOct 30, 2025Complaint investigationreceived Oct 1, 2025
Substantiated allegation:
Staff did not prevent a day-care child from causing injuries to another child in care.
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
Not substantiatedAug 29, 2025Complaint investigationreceived Jul 11, 2025
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
SubstantiatedApr 25, 2025Complaint investigationreceived Jan 24, 2025
Substantiated allegation:
Staff do not adequately supervise children resulting in children climbing on furniture.
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
SubstantiatedJul 17, 2024Complaint investigationreceived Apr 29, 2024
Substantiated allegations:
Child sustained unexplained injury while in care
Facility did not report child's injury to parent
2 citations issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.

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About this center

Licensed capacity108 children
License typeChild care center (preschool)
License statusLicensed
Licensed sinceDec 4, 1994
LicenseeLa Petite Academy Incorporated
AdministratorCathy Edwards
Phone(619) 421-0966
State facility #376600096

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Common questions

Does La Petite Academy - East J take infants?

Not under this license, which covers preschool-age children. An infant center is licensed separately at the same address (listed below).

Has La Petite Academy - East J had any serious violations?

California issued 5 Type A citations since 2021, its most serious category. The most recent was on Dec 2, 2025, for care and supervision. Each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about La Petite Academy - East J?

California investigated 5 complaints since 2021 and substantiated 4. Allegations are shown only for substantiated complaints.

How does La Petite Academy - East J compare with other daycares in Chula Vista?

It is #72 of 72 centers in Chula Vista by weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 99% of California licensed centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was La Petite Academy - East J last inspected?

Oct 3, 2025. No citations were issued during that visit.

How much does La Petite Academy - East J cost?

California does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask La Petite Academy - East J for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-time price at licensed centers in San Diego County, which includes Chula Vista, was $1,013 a month for preschoolers (about $1,280 today) in the state’s 2021 Regional Market Rate Survey.

Who runs La Petite Academy - East J?

The licensee is La Petite Academy Incorporated, and the administrator listed with the state is Cathy Edwards.

Licensed centers nearby

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 376600096 on the California Care Facility Search. Data refreshed Oct 3, 2026.

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