Follow-up·April 28, 2025

On 04/28/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Octavia Nolan and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Cynthia Brannon conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection and met with Licensee, Amanda Guinn. The licensee is requesting to decrease the number of licensed classrooms from four classrooms to two classrooms (classroom #1 and lunchroom) and license a new children\342\200\231s restroom. Capacity of 24 preschool children is to remain the same. This program currently operates Monday through Friday 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Licensee stated that the facility provides breakfast, lunch, and snacks to children in care. LPA observed a kitchen on site with a refrigerator, freezer, and a stove. Ill children will be isolated in Director\342\200\231s office and utilize the staff restroom. Cleaning supplies are inaccessible to children. LPA toured the facility inside and outside and took a census. There were 12 daycare children present. LPA reviewed sign in/ sign out sheets and observed there were 14 children signed in. LPA discussed with Licensee to follow sign in and out procedures for all children in care. The classrooms were observed to be clean and free of toxins. LPA observed that the furniture and equipment in the classrooms appeared to be safe and in good condition. The facility has one or more working carbon monoxide detectors. LPA observed that there are plenty of tables, chairs and cubbies to meet requested capacity of 24 children. LPA observed plenty of age-appropriate items and toys. Room measurements for all preschool classrooms were taken and reviewed with Licensee. The total inside Continued on LIC 809C area of all preschool classrooms measured to an approximate 1085 square feet which will accommodate the requested capacity of 24 children. Currently, the children\342\200\231s bathroom is located in the classroom. The other children\342\200\231s restroom is located at the end of the building. Children access the restroom by going outside and walking down the corridor. There is a staff restroom located in the lunchroom. During today\342\200\231s inspection, LPA and LPM inspected the children\342\200\231s restroom located at the end of the building. There were items to be corrected. Licensee requested for the staff bathroom to be licensed as a children\342\200\231s restroom and have staff use the restroom located at the end of the building. Licensee was informed that the change can be made, however, the current staff restroom will need have all storage items removed. By making the changes, there will be a total of 2 sinks/hand washing fixtures and 2 of toilets which will accommodate the requested capacity. During today\342\200\231s inspection, LPA also observed decorative supplies and a fire extinguisher being stored on the floor in the children\342\200\231s restroom located in classroom. Water is available indoors and outdoors via water dispenser and disposal cups. Director was advised to keep disposal cups in a cup dispenser. Parents also can provide children with water bottles to fill from home. Uncontaminated drinking water is to be accessible in both classrooms and when children are outside playing. The outdoor activity area measured to an approximate 2468 square feet which will accommodate the requested capacity of 24 preschool children. No high climbing play equipment was observed. Shade is provided by one shade tarp. Per licensee, she is adding another shade tarp to the outside play area. Licensee stated she already has the shade tarp, which will be installed by May 12, 2025. The equipment observed appeared to be age appropriate. During today\342\200\231s inspection, LPA observed a playhouse outside with chipping paint and rust on the hand rails. The stairs to the playhouse were not sturdy. LPA observed wood rot on the awning in outdoor activity area and there was an 8.25-inch gap between the fencing. The gap is large enough for a child to fit through. LPA reminded Licensee to make sure staff are to maintain visual supervision of children at all times. A fire clearance for 24 preschool children in both classrooms and the restroom located in the lunchroom will be ordered by the Kern County Fire Department. Continued on LIC 809C The following items must be completed by May 12, 2025 to update areas accessible to children in care: Indoor Activity Space 1. Remove storage from both restrooms Outdoor Activity Space 1. Paint and restore the playhouse or remove it 2. Add a post to the fencing to close 8 inch gap 3. Repair wood rot on awning Pending a final file review and completion of the above items, a recommendation will be made to license the restroom located in the lunchroom and the change the classrooms from four to two for a capacity of 24 preschool children. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1 of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiency is being cited during today\342\200\231s inspection: (see next page LIC 809D). Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee, Amanda Guinn. A notice of site visit was given to Licensee and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. A copy of this report is to remain in the facility for public review. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.