Facility-requested visit·September 24, 2025

On 09/24/2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Ranita Richmond and Cristina Castellanos made an announced visit at the above named Child Care Center (CCC) for the purpose of conducting case management inspection. LPAs were greeted by facility director Randee Bishoff who provided a tour of the facility according to the facility sketch provided. LPAs observed 58 children and 14 staff members providing care and supervision. The facility is requesting a decrease of capacity on the preschool program that serves children ages: 2 years old to 5 years old. The facility is requesting an increase of capacity on the toddler component that serves children ages: 18 months to 24 months in age. LPAs toured the on-limits areas and classrooms located at the facility to ensure that no major changes have been made that would impact capacity. The facility will remove classroom #5 from the preschool program and replace it with classroom #4. Classroom #4 will no longer serve as a toddler classroom. Classroom #5 will now replace classroom #4 as the toddler classroom. Toddler Component Room 5= 876.0225 Square Feet Preschool Rooms 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, & 7= 2676.8975 Square Feet The applicant is requesting to serve a total of 80 preschool age children (2 years old to 5 years old) and 20 toddlers (ages 18 months to 24 months). page 1 of 3 Childcare days of operation are Monday \342\200\223Friday 8:00 A.M. \342\200\223 5:00 P.M. There is an approved fire clearance on file conducted on 9/02/25 by Inspector Noah Piechowski of the Culver City Fire Department. INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE Fire extinguishers of 3A40BC or larger were observed. Smoke detector and carbon monoxide were observed in space. Facility was observed with a centralized sprinkler system. The required postings were posted in a prominent area for parents and visitors\342\200\231 view. Age-appropriate furniture and equipment was observed in good repair. LPAs observed age-appropriate toys and furniture. Each classroom was observed with a sink and water outlet/fountain. Per applicant drinking water will be provided through filtered water jugs. Water will be readily available both indoors and outdoors. The facility has central heating and cooling. Windows were in good repair free of chipping paint, dirt, insects, or debris. Adequate lighting was observed. The classrooms were clean in good repair. Trash cans used for solid waste were observed with tight fitting lids. No Fireplaces or open face heaters were observed in the space. Storage for disinfectants and cleaning solutions and other toxins or poisons were made inaccessible to children in care. Preschool rooms are 1, 2, 3, 6, 7 with the addition of room 4. LPAs observed and measured room 4 due to facility converting the space to preschool use. Toddler room is room 5. LPAs measured room due to facility converting the space to toddler use. Total indoor space, as of 9/24/2025: Preschool: Rooms 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, & 7 measures 2676.8975 square feet divided by 35 square feet= 76 children. Toddler: Room 5 measures 876.0225 square feet divided by 35 square feet = 25 children page 2 of 3 Restrooms: The restrooms were clean and sanitized with the necessary toiletries, sinks and toilets were operable and in good repair. Faucets delivered cold water. Changing tables were observed within arm\342\200\231s reach of sinks. Children will have access to 8 toilets, 4 urinals, and 6 sinks. Outdoor Activity Space: LPAs observed and inspected the outdoor play areas. Shaded rest area for the children was observed. LPAs observed the outdoor areas to be free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard. LPAs observed the areas around and under high climbing equipment and slides and other similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs falls. No bodies of water were observed at facility. There shall be at least 75 square feet per child of outdoor activity space based on the total licensed capacity. Measurements for the outdoor activity area were 6600.90 divided by 75 sq. ft. per child for capacity total of 88 preschool children ( 2 upstairs yards) and 1167.55 divided by 75 sq. ft. per child for capacity of 15 toddlers (directly outside of the Parparim classroom). Outdoor waiver will need to be requested to accommodate the requested capacity of 20 toddler children. Based upon today\342\200\231s inspection, the facility shall be recommended for the capacity of 76 preschool age children (2 years old to 5 years old) and 20 toddlers (ages 18 months to 24 months). Prior to capacity changes the following corrections need to be submitted: 1. Provide updated application to reflect 76 preschoolers, 20 toddlers, total capacity of 96. 2. Outdoor toddler waiver request for use of outdoor play area not to exceed 15 toddlers at any given time. 3. Submit toddler\342\200\231s daily schedules to include outdoor play times. An exit interview was conducted, copy of this report and notice of site visit was discussed and provided to Director Randee Bishoff. page 3 of 3