Facility-requested visit·October 15, 2021

The yard is fenced with proper shade, but the outer space surface is not safe for the Infant age group, it was observed to have hard open ground, with dry grass and outdoor toys have been placed over it. It was not safe for Infant use. Fire clearance from City of Orange office has been received on 10/14/21 and approved for the use of the yard Based on today’s outdoor measurements on the Infant yard, it can accommodate the capacity of 14 Infants but till the surface is made safe for infants to crawl or play on it. Till than facility shall continue to use the infant yard located in the back which has been approved. At this time the new Infant yard is not safe for outdoor activities for enrolled Infants in the program. Facility Director has been advised to refrain the use of the new yard till the outer surface is safe for Infant use and approved by the Department. Technical Violation Advisory note was issued on today’s inspection. A copy of this report, Appeal rights were presented to the Facility Director Ms. Betonte, Nina Exit interview conducted. Notice of Site Visit was posted. Director was informed that the Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to post it will result in civil penalties of $100.