Follow-up·January 9, 2025

On 01/09/2025 at 2:30PM Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Justeene Tamayo, Hanna Cha, and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Mariela Ramon met with Director Rosa Ayala Lopez for the purpose to inspect and measure the outdoor infant and toddler play yard. Upon arrival, there were zero day care children present, the facility was not operating at the time of inspection. The toddler component previously had an approved waiver to share the preschool play yard with preschoolers at alternating times. During this case management inspection, LPAs and LPM measured the outdoor areas designated for the infant and toddler play yards. The facility is licensed for 26 infants and 26 toddlers, with infants using rooms #1-2 and toddlers using rooms #3-4. The infant play yard was measured to determine its capacity for infants. The infant play yard is located adjacent to the toddler play yard. The infant play yard is fully enclosed by a brown plastic fencing that surrounds the entire perimeter. LPAs and LPM observed various age-appropriate equipment, including a covered sandbox, chairs, outdoor dome seats, two small swings, and additional play equipment. Rubber cushioning material covers the entire play area for safety. A large tree provides shade to the area. The Director stated that infants will use their personal water bottles to stay hydrated. LPAs also observed a trash can with a tight-fitting lid. The outdoor play area was measured as follows: Infant Outdoor activity area measurements: Total outdoor activity space: 10326.78 divided by 75 = 17 infants A waiver will be needed to accommodate 26 infants. Director will submit a waiver request including an alternating outdoor schedule to meet Title 22 outdoor regulations. Please see LIC809-C for continuation page. The toddler play yard was measured today to determine its capacity for accommodating toddlers. The toddler play yard is located next to the infant play yard. LPAs and LPM observed that all the equipment is age-appropriate, and there is rubber cushioning material covering the area where the play equipment sits. The Director stated that toddlers will use a water pitcher and disposable cups to stay hydrated. LPAs noted the presence of a trash can with a tight-fitting lid. On one side of the play yard, there is a shaded canopy, while the other side has umbrellas to provide additional shade for outdoor activities. The yard also includes a water table and a sand table. Additionally, LPAs and LPM observed a storage shed where outdoor toys and play equipment are kept. The cement area will be used for bicycle riding. The outdoor play area was measured as follows: Toddler Outdoor activity area measurements: Toddler Sandbox Section- 2,356.9 divided by 75 = 31 toddlers Toddler Section where play equipment sits -3,582 divided by 75= 47 toddlers Toddler Section In Between the infant and toddler play yard -777.64 divided by 75=10 toddlers. The outdoor toddler play yard can accommodate a total of 88 toddlers, however the indoor space for toddlers has a capacity of 26 toddlers. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was read and provided to Director Rosa Ayala-Lopez, along with a copy of Notice of Site Visit.