Follow-up·April 28, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Thompson arrived at the facility to conduct an unannounced complaint investigation on today’s date. Upon arrival LPA met with Lead Teacher Simina Osmani. LPA and Lead Teacher toured the facility and LPA observed 17 preschool age children along with 4 staff. LPA then met with Director Stefanie Evangelista when she arrived at 8:15 AM. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date indicates all staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. During the inspection it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staffing ratios. While touring the indoor activity space at 8:01 AM, LPA observed 10 children, ages 4-5 years old and one (1) staff inside the Meadow classroom. LPA observed approximately 50 nails placed on the cabinet, near the sink which was accessible to children in care. In the areas that were evaluated, one type A 101238 Buildings and Grounds deficiency was observed of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 at the time of the visit. Please see LIC 809D to review the citation page. LPA Thompson informed Director Stefanie Evangelista that this report dated 4/28/2023 document(s) one Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Continue to Page 2 Page 2 Also, LPA Thompson informed the Director Stefanie Evangelista to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 4/28/2023 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Stefanie Evangelista. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Appeal Rights and deficiency were explained. Director Stefanie Evangelista was provided a copy of appeal rights (LIC 9058 01/16) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days. First level appeals should be sent to the regional manager to the address listed above.