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Inspection visit

Facility-requested visit

CARDEN HALLLicense 304371116
Clean visit · 0 citations

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Page 1 of 3 On 08/27/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Deschampe entered the facility at 2:07 PM for an unannounced, case management inspection for the purpose of an increased capacity request. LPA met with the facility representative/Chief Financial Officer (CFO) & Human Resources (HR), Cicek Chek and Facility Director/Dawn Lambert. LPA was led on a tour of the inside and outside of the facility by Mrs. Lambert. There were no preschool children present during today\342\200\231s visit. The facility is currently licensed to serve 39 children ages 4-5 years, Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM in rooms 101, 102, and 103. The facility has requested a capacity increase from 39 preschool age children to 48 preschool age children by adding room 1 to the facility sketch. The facility has requested to provide care and supervision for preschool children, ages 4-5 years of age and the operation hours will be from Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-6:00 PM A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date indicates all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. The facility representative, Cicek Chek was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5-days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30-days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Page 2 of 3 All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. Carbon Monoxide detectors are in each classroom and were tested and operable. Smoke Alarm is centralized and tested regularly by Newport Beach Fire Department in November. Required licensing documents are posted on the exterior wall, behind the entrance gate to the outdoor preschool play area. The outdoor preschool play area is the location for manual sign in and sign out by authorized representative/parent. LPA measured room 1 and encumbered spaces. The total indoor activity space measured at 459.64 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested overall capacity of 48 preschool children. LPA observed age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, and mats that will be utilized during operation hours. Drinking water is provided by the facility from a water dispenser from water delivered by Primo Brands Water Serve and an outdoor water fountain. Children bring in their own snacks and lunch, facility has a vendor Choice Lunch where the children have the option to purchase hot meals and snacks. Facility does have additional snacks for children in care. No hazardous items observed. Total indoor activity area for room 101, 102, and 103 (per report dated 09/15/2021): 1467.62 divided by 35 = 41.93, allows for 41 children (licensed capacity approved for 39 children) Total indoor activity area for Room 1: 426.33 divided by 35 = 12.18, allows for 12 children Total indoor activity area for Room 101, 102, 103, and 1: 1893.95 divided by 35, allows for 48 children LPA observed a total of 10 sinks, 10 toilets, and 3 urinals. These are sufficient to accommodate a capacity of 48 children. There are separate restrooms equipped with a toilet and a sink for staff. There are two bathrooms (gender specific) designated for the use of the preschool children only. Per report dated, 09/15/2021, outdoor play area is completely enclosed by a fence at least 5 feet in height. Outdoor activity area is supplied with age and size appropriate equipment including a climbing structure. There is sufficient rubber, rubber chips, and wood chips for cushioning. There was no change requested to the outdoor activity area. Measurements of the outdoor activity area were previously obtained on 09/20/2016 and measured 6750 square feet. Play area is across from the rooms 101, 102, and 103. Total outdoor activity area: 6750 square feet divided by 75 = 90 children. Page 3 of 3 The isolation area for children who are ill will be in the office, located at the front corner of the property and will serve as the temporary isolation area for children until parents arrive. The isolation will not be counted into the square footage. In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were observed of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 at this inspection date. Fire Clearance dated 08/26/2025, has been received from Newport Beach Fire Department, Deputy Fire Marshal granting the capacity for 48 children. Based on today's measurement of indoor/outdoor space, and number of sinks and toilets, the facility meets the requirements for the capacity of 48 preschool children (4-5 years old) in rooms 1, 101, 102, and 103. The facility will be granted the increasing capacity of 48 children after final review and approval of management. An exit interview was conducted with Facility Representative, Cicek Chek. Notice of Site Visit was posted during the visit. The facility representative was informed that the notice of the site visit must be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to post will result in civil penalties of $100. The facility representative was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. First-level appeals should be sent to the regional manager to the address listed above. (End of report)

Citations

No citations recorded on this visit

The inspector found no violations of California child care regulations during this visit.

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What happened during the August 27, 2025 inspection of CARDEN HALL?

This was a other inspection of CARDEN HALL on August 27, 2025. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to CARDEN HALL on August 27, 2025?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

What type of inspection was this?

This was a other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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