Facility-requested visit·October 12, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mila Quinto conducted an unannounced case management inspection of the facility for the purpose of the facility decreasing their capacity from 136 to 96 preschool children and removing rooms 7 and 8 from the existing license. LPA met with director, Veronica Gonzalez who gave LPA a tour of the facility. They are currently licensed for 136 children in rooms 1, 2,7, 8, 9, 10, and 11. There were 34 children present today and 4 staff members. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. The facility has requested to provide care and supervision to 96 preschool children ages 2 to 6 years, Monday to Friday from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm. LPA inspected rooms 1, 2, 9, 10 and 11; each classroom was observed to have age-appropriate furniture and equipment. Individual storage space was available for each child within the classroom. Toys were observed to be clean and safe. There is carbon monoxide in each classroom and fire extinguishers throughout the facility. Outdoor space is completely enclosed. The outdoor activity area is supplied with age and size appropriate equipment with adequate of cushioning materials made of turf under climbing structure and slide. Page 1 of 2 Page 2 of 2 Total indoor measurement for the rooms is 3669.90 square feet. Toilets: 6 X 15= 90 children Sinks: 9 X 15 = 135 children. Outdoor Activity Space: The facility has 3 designated outdoor playgrounds for the preschool. The preschool outdoor space total measurements is 11782.20 square feet. Based on the 6 toilets designated for the preschool children, the facility capacity will be reduced to 90. The Director has requested to reduce capacity by removing 2 classrooms. The Director requested a decrease in capacity from 136 to 96. However, based on the designated toilets available for the preschool children, the facility capacity allows for 90 children. The request for a capacity decrease will be submitted for final review. The facility will be notified if any additional information is required. An exit interview was conducted with the director. The Notice of Site Visit was given and discussed it must be posted as required by H & S Code Sec. 1596.817. Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to post will result in civil penalties of $100.00