Facility-requested visit·November 3, 2021

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Crystal Green conducted an unannounced case management licensee initiated inspection to inspect and measure facility for capacity increase determination. Due to COVID- 19 precautionary measures were taken, individuals present during inspection wore appropriate personal protective equipment. Licensing staff met with Director, Sandra Wong. This facility is currently operating under a waiver to allow use of the library and sanctuary not included in the license as temporary additional space, due to the spread of COVID-19 in Southern/ Northern California. Licensee is requesting to increase capacity by permanently adding the additional space granted for use under the COVID-19 emergency waiver. Facility was observed to be adhering to local public health guidelines. At 1:05 PM, LPA was provided a tour of the facility’s existing licensed areas both indoors and outdoors, and the proposed additional classrooms space. Per Director, facility is requesting to increase capacity in the 2-year-old classroom called the Tadpoles located next to the sanctuary, the sanctuary, and the library to the facility’s licensed areas. LPA inspected Tadpoles classroom, library, and the sanctuary and observed the areas to be free from immediate hazards. LPA observed cots available along with age appropriate furniture in the classroom and library. Toys were observed to be clean and safe. There are smoke detectors and fire extinguishers located throughout the facility. LPA observed age appropriate play equipment located in the sanctuary. Per Director, the sanctuary will be used as an additional indoor play space. LPA did observed steps in the sanctuary leading to a stage area that was observed to be made inaccessible via safety gate. During this inspection, LPA observed a total of 40 children with 6 staff members both indoors and outdoors. The facility was observed to be operating within its licensed capacity. Facility provides snacks and lunch for the enrolled children which is provided through an outside vendor. Staff records were not reviewed during this inspection. As a COVID- 19 precautionary measure, Director states that parents drop off occurs at the main entrance and pick up is conducted at the back entrance. Prior to accepting children, staff conducts Covid-19 pre-screening questionnaire. At this time, the facility was observed to be operating in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. Measurements were obtained during this inspection. Based on measurements obtained today, the new capacity for the preschool program will be ninety-six (96) preschoolers. An approved Fire Clearance has been received by the department. An exit interview was conducted with the Director, Sandra Wong. A copy of this report along with the Notice of Site Visit were provided to the Director. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00.