Licensed for
146
children at one time. This is the state’s limit. It is not the number enrolled now.
Child care center and school-age care center
La Petite Academy
Riverside · 2 state licences
Not scored
Preschools aren’t tested, scored or ranked. Licensed since 1995. 1 serious violation across 14 state visits to its child care center licence.
Licensed since
1995
The state issued this child care center licence on January 13, 1995.
Type A findings
1
across 14 state visits to its child care center licence. Type A means an immediate risk to health or safety.
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing · licensing record synced August 13, 2026.
State licensing
What does the state record about La Petite Academy?
It holds two licences, a child care center for 104 children and a school-age care center for 42.
Child Care Center, licence 334801218
Licensed for 104 children since 1995. The state has 14 visits on file and 1 Type A finding.
Child Care Center
Active
First licensed January 13, 1995
Latest recorded visit: June 8, 2026
Licence number334801218
Type A findings
1
Across 14 state visits. Type A means an immediate risk to health or safety.
Type B findings
10
Across 14 state visits. The state reports a total. It does not say which visit a finding came from.
2
Complaint visits
A complaint visit is an investigation. The record does not say what the state decided.
- Licensed capacityThe most allowed at once, not current openings or group size104 children
- State visits on file3 inspection visits, 9 other visits14
- Citation codes listedA code doesn’t say when a finding happened or whether it was corrected101238(g), 101238(a), 101220(a), 101238(a), 1596.8662(b)(1), 101238.3(b), 101239(n), 101238.2(d)(2), 101700.3, 101238(a), 101216(g)(2)
Visit dates and visit types, licence 334801218
Dates are listed as supplied by CCLD. Finding totals above are not attached to individual visits.
Complaint information date: August 7, 2025
Full state record for licence 334801218 ↗ (opens in a new tab)
School-Age Care Center, licence 334801219
Licensed for 42 children since 1995. The state has 5 visits on file and no Type A finding.
School-Age Care Center
Active
First licensed January 17, 1995
Latest recorded visit: June 8, 2026
Licence number334801219
Type A findings
0
Across 5 state visits. Type A means an immediate risk to health or safety.
Type B findings
4
Across 5 state visits. The state reports a total. It does not say which visit a finding came from.
0
Complaint visits
A complaint visit is an investigation. The record does not say what the state decided.
- Licensed capacity42 children
- State visits on file3 inspection visits, 2 other visits5
- Citation codes listedA code doesn’t say when a finding happened or whether it was corrected1596.7995(a)(1), 101221(b)(6), 101221(b)(8), 101216(g)(1)
Visit dates and visit types, licence 334801219
Dates are listed as supplied by CCLD. Finding totals above are not attached to individual visits.
Full state record for licence 334801219 ↗ (opens in a new tab)
AskWhen was your last state licensing visit, and what did it find?
A licensing record shows what state inspectors checked. It does not describe teaching or a child’s day. Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing · licensing record synced August 13, 2026. Check the state’s current inspection records ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Cost
We have no prices.
Ask for the weekly or monthly rate and what it includes.
AskWhat does a year cost in total, and when could our child start?
TK and kindergarten
When could free TK start instead?
The September after they turn 4. California’s public transitional kindergarten (TK) is free for children who turn 4 by September 1.
The 5 nearest public elementary schools with a TK class
0.3mi
Collett Elementary
Alvord Unified
Scope Score 73Developing · 39th percentile
0.4mi
S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary
Alvord Unified
Scope Score 69Needs Support · 14th percentile
0.8mi
Myra Linn Elementary
Alvord Unified
Scope Score 73Developing · 35th percentile
1.0mi
Phillip M. Stokoe Elementary
Alvord Unified
Scope Score 70Needs Support · 19th percentile
1.4mi
Allan Orrenmaa Elementary
Alvord Unified
Scope Score 74Developing · 44th percentile
See all 48 TK campuses in Riverside →
Each percentile compares a school with California schools at its own level. 75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state. Distance is a straight line. It is not an attendance boundary. Check TK and kindergarten entry with the district. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026, and the state’s TK enrollment counts.
Next steps
How do I visit La Petite Academy, and what should I ask?
Call (951) 688-1313 and ask to visit during the day, while children are there.
- When was your last state licensing visit, and what did it find?
- The licences allow 146 children across two licences (104 child care, 42 school-age care). How many children share your child’s room, and with how many adults?
- Which ages do you take, and how does a new child settle in?
- What are the daily hours and closure dates, and is there care before or after?
- What does a year cost in total, and when could our child start?
- The state record shows 1 Type A finding. What changed afterwards?
- The state has 2 complaint visits on file. What were they about, and what did the state decide?
On a visit, watch how adults talk with children, how play and rest are set up, and how staff handle a hard morning.
Other licensed programs
Which other preschools are nearby?
These are the 5 nearest licensed programs. Open one to read its state record.
0.4mi
Not scoredCollett State Preschool
Riverside · Child care center · Licensed for 39 children
0.5mi
Not scoredSunny Hills Montessori Academy
Riverside · Child care center · Licensed for 108 children
0.5mi
Not scoredSierra Preschool
Riverside · Child care center and school-age care center · Licensed for 98 children
0.7mi
Not scoredWe Kare Daycare 2
Riverside · Child care center · Licensed for 50 children
0.8mi
Not scoredLa Sierra Academy Children's Center
Riverside · Child care center · Licensed for 60 children
See all preschools in Riverside →
Distance is a straight line from La Petite Academy. Capacity is the most children the state allows at one time. Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing.
Short answers to 6 common questions
Is it licensed?
Yes. It holds an active child care center licence, number 334801218, first issued January 13, 1995. It holds 2 licences in all. See the details ↓
Has the state found problems?
14 state visits on file for licence 334801218, with 1 Type A finding and 10 Type B findings across them. Type A means an immediate risk to health or safety. See the details ↓
How many children are there?
Up to 146 children at once under the licences. That’s the state’s maximum, not current enrollment; ask how many are enrolled and their ages. See the details ↓
What does it cost?
We have no source for its prices. Ask for the weekly or monthly rate and what it includes. See the details ↓
When could my child start free TK instead?
The September after they turn 4. TK is free at public elementary schools for children who turn 4 by September 1. 48 public and charter campuses in Riverside have a TK class. See the details ↓
How do I visit?
Call (951) 688-1313 and ask to visit during the day, while children are there. See the details ↓
Where these records come from
The inspection source covers child care centers, not family child care homes. Check each license’s sync date and the current state reports, then confirm routines and enrollment with the program.
Data source: California Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) · licensing record synced August 13, 2026
Inspection reports ↗ · Parent reviews on Winnie ↗ · Pre-K vs TK vs preschool in California: a 2026 parent’s guide · Montessori, Waldorf and Reggio