Facility-requested visit·June 16, 2025

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Cynthia Reyes conducted a case management inspection due to the facility requesting to add an additional outdoor space for this preschool program. This inspection is to ensure the health and safety standards as required by the regulations governing child care centers are met. LPA met with Cindy Vargas, Assistant Director. LPA was then introduced to the interim Director Zeenat Shakir. LPA had inspected and measured the purposed new preschool additional play space for the toddlers on a previous visit and the yard had corrections needed before it could be added. Licensee did not request an increase in capacity, they are just requesting additional yard space. Measurements for the additional space is only allowed for 35 preschool/toddler children at one time. Previous and new director both stated that the yard would only be used for the 24 toddlers (That are part of the preschool) that they have enrolled in class room 11 bungalow that is next to the infant class room bungalow. The purposed play ground is located by the front of the school entrance, behind the infant/toddler program bungalows. LPA observed all corrections have been made in the new purposed play area and are approved to be used for no more then 35 preschool/toddlers at one time. LPA reviewed the file of the new Interim Director and observed that no Operation and Record Keeping Orientation Certificate is on file and no flu. Zeenat wrote out a declaration requesting not to take the flu at this time on this date. LPA consulted regarding taking an Orientation in person or online that is needed. Licensee never sent in a designation of facility responsibility or new director packet for interim Director Zeenat Shakir. Continue on next page Page 2 Child Care Center Directors Qualifications and Duties : 101215.1 - (f) When the child care center director is absent from the center, arrangements shall be made for a fully qualified teacher as specified in Section 101216.1(c) to act as substitute. This substitute child care center director shall be aware of center operations, including total enrollment; shall be trained in program operation; and shall be designated as an authorized person to correct operational deficiencies that constitute immediate threats to children's health and safety. Child Care Center Directors Qualifications and Duties : 101215.1 - (f) When the child care center director is absent from the center, arrangements shall be made for a fully qualified teacher as specified in Section 101216.1(c) to act as substitute. This substitute child care center director shall be aware of center operations, including total enrollment; shall be trained in program operation; and shall be designated as an authorized person to correct operational deficiencies that constitute immediate threats to children's health and safety. (1) If the child care center director is absent for more than 30 consecutive calendar days, the substitute director shall meet the qualifications of a director. Reporting Requirements 101212 (a) Each licensee or applicant shall furnish to the Department reports as required by the Department including, but not limited to, the following: (b) The name of the child care center director, and any fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the child care center director's absence, shall be reported to the Department within 10 days of a change of child care center director or designee(s) Based on the LPA’s observations and record review, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children’s health and safety. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days during facility’s hours of operation. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of the report was provided to interim Director Zeenat Shakir.