Office review·October 28, 2024

On 10/28/24, an informal meeting took place at the Palmdale Regional Office. Present during this meeting is Regional Manager George Mingle, Licensing Program Managers Mariela Ramon and Deborah Lowe, Licensing Program Analysts Donna Maddox, and Andrew Alemoh, Licensees Edward Monaghan and Joann Wabisca. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the Department\342\200\231s concerns about the facility's capacity increase, outdoor play area, and the facility\342\200\231s bathroom. Our goal is to support the Licensee in achieving and maintaining compliance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. We aim to foster positive relationships between the Department and licensees. The facility is seeking to increase its capacity to accommodate 60 children. A waiver will be necessary due to insufficient space for the additional children in the outdoor area. During a visit on August 5, 2024, LPA Donna Maddox observed the designated outdoor area did not meet fencing requirements. Currently, the facility is using cones at the entrance to outline the outdoor space, but this setup does not prevent unauthorized individuals from accessing the school-age children. Additionally, the facility does not have enough bathrooms for the children, and the staff. The licensees were provided information on Regulation sections 101238.2 (Outdoor Activity Space) and 101239 (Furniture and Equipment Supplies), which outline the Title 22 regulations and requirements related to bathrooms and outdoor play area. Licensees Edward and Joann stated that to meet the bathroom requirement, they will install a portable bathroom just outside the facility for staff and adult gym members. For the outdoor play area, they plan to set up a 4-foot temporary fence to secure the side where the cones are currently located. Visible signs will indicate that children are playing in that area. Additionally, the licensees will install a temporarily fence at the opposite end of the play area to ensure it is fully enclosed. These corrections will be completed no later than 11/28/24. Copies of this report must be posted for 30 days in a visible location for the authorized representatives of children. An exit interview was conducted, and this report was reviewed with the Licensees.