Facility-requested visit·March 26, 2024

On Tuesday March 26, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst, (LPA) M. Domantay met with owner Karim Ramzanali , for the purpose of an unannounced case management inspection for an application that was submitted for a change of capacity. Facility is requesting to increase preschool and decrease toddler capacity. The facility is increasing Preschool to 78 children and decreasing toddler program to 25 Toddlers, and the total capacity will be 103 children. Facility operates Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The fire clearance was granted on 3/15/2024. LPA conducted a full tour of the facility indoors and outdoors with Owner's Wife. INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE: All measurements remain the same for Preschool and Toddler classrooms from previous inspection. There are four preschool classrooms (Classroom EP-1, Classroom EP-2, Classroom C-1, Classroom D-1) and two Toddler Option classrooms (Classroom B-1 and Classroom A3). There is a central kitchen to support the food service equipped with a stove and refrigerator. LPA observed the classrooms to be equipped with sufficient amount of equipment, age-appropriate toys, tables, chairs, cubbies, and napping cots. There is a first aid kit in each of the classrooms. Medications will be stored in the office in a locked box. LPA observed cleaning disinfectants are appropriately stored and inaccessible to children. Applicant stated there are no poisons or firearms on the premises. Applicant confirmed to LPA that they will provide water to children by having water pitchers and cups in each classroom. LPA observed a functional carbon monoxide detector in the kitchen. LPA observed an electronic sign-in/sign-out system. Classroom measurements for Classroom A3 and B1 remain the same from previous inspection. The total Toddler classrooms space contains a total of 890.05 square feet, which will accommodate Applicant's request for 25 toddler children. There are 6 toilets and 21 sinks for the children, and a separate private restroom for the staff located off of the entry way. Individual measurements are recorded on the Capacity Worksheet (LIC 9024). Children who become ill during the day will be isolated in the office area and will use the staff restroom, if necessary. Page 1 OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE: There are three outdoor activity spaces on the property for use in the preschool program: Preschool Playground, Early Preschool Playground and Toddler Playground. The outdoor play area is fenced with a high wooden around its perimeter that is at least four feet tall. Wrought iron fencing separates the preschool yard from the toddler option yard infant yard. LPA observed sufficient toys and equipment for the number of children enrolled. The outdoor area includes 3 play structures, and each play structure includes a safety label which designates their appropriate age range. Two play structures located in the preschool yard have safety labels indicating they are safe for use by children between 2 to 5 years old. One play structure located in the toddler yard area has a safety label indicating it is safe for use by children between 9 months and 18 months. There are no bodies of water on the premises. There are shaded areas supplied by trees and overhangs. The outdoor play area for the toddler component contains a total of 1005.26 square feet, which will not accommodate Applicant's request for 25 toddler children. Individual measurements are recorded on the Capacity Worksheet (LIC 9024). There is an approved outdoor waiver for the facility in place for the preschool and toddler play yard. LPA discussed 100% supervision is always required in all areas that children have access to including the bathroom. Personal Rights, inspection authority, reporting requirements, maintaining buildings and grounds was reviewed. Staff Qualifications, Staff to Children’s ratios and Capacity was explained to ensure compliance. LPA discussed with Applicant any changes that may occur regarding the director or an employee acting in the director’s absence must be reported to the department within 10 working days. Applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. Page 2 To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with owner, Karim Ramzanali . The following items are required before a license will be issued: 1. Licensing Program Manager (LPM) final file review. Page 3