Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Silva and Trinh conducted an unannounced case management visit assisted by Director Tamara Kim. The licensee requested to license a preschool classroom as a toddler classroom. The license’s total capacity did not change (180 total license capacity). Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 7:00 am-6:00 pm. Census was taken, there were 36
toddlers and 10 staff present at the time of inspection. Appropriate ratios and supervision were observed.
Based on a report dated 02/10/2023, measurements for the total indoor activity space for Preschool Rooms #1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 is 5114 square feet and the total preschool outdoor playground area is 11407 square feet. LPAs were advised that there have been no changes to the preschool outdoor activity space in terms of square footage.
Based on a report dated 02/10/2023, measurements for the total indoor activity space for Toddler Rooms #1, 2, 3, and 4 is 2001 square feet and the total outdoor playground area is 3830 square feet. LPA was advised that there have been no changes to the outdoor activity space in terms of square footage.
The facility is currently licensed for 130 preschool children ages 2 to 6 years old in rooms 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, and 50 toddlers from the toddler option component ages 18 to 36 months old in rooms Toddler 1, 2, 3, and 4. The facility sketch identifies the preschool rooms as P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, and P6 and the toddler rooms as T1, T2, T3, and T4.
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The licensee is requesting a component change of capacity to 120 preschool children and 60 toddlers. During today’s visit, the LPAs measured P2 to relicense it as T5 (Toddler Room #5). During today’s visit, LPAs measured T5 indoor activity area. Total indoor activity space for Room T5 measured 422.56 square feet, which allows for 12 children. Toddler Room T5 has a restroom. LPAs observed two sinks and two toilets available for children’s use in Room T5. Fire clearance was granted on 09/24/2024.
Based on a todays’ measurements, the new total indoor activity space for Preschool Rooms #1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 is 4691.44 square feet, which allows for 120 preschool children ages 2 to 6 years of age.
Based on today’s measurements, the new total indoor activity space for Toddler Rooms #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, is 2423. 56 square feet, which allows for a total capacity of 60 children.
LPAs observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for children. Filtered drinking water is available in the classrooms. LPA did not observe any hazardous items accessible to children. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property.
Outdoor activity space for toddlers is 3830 square feet, which can accommodate 51 children at a time. The facility representative understands that there can be only up to 51 children in the playground at the same time and a playground waiver is required.
The toddler option component has its own restrooms and playground. Based on the measurement of the toddler classrooms, outdoor space, and number of toilets and sink, the facility meets the requirements for the requested capacity of 60 toddlers. The director was informed that the maximum group of toddlers from Toddler Option Component is 12 children with 2 staff per room. If this number exceeds, a new group shall be separated from the other group.
The new capacity for each component based on today’s measurements is 120 Preschool children and 60 Toddlers, in their respective room.
The facility representative understands that commingling preschool and toddler children is not permitted.
The report was reviewed with the Director Tamara Kim.
A notice of site visit was posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side door. Appeal rights were provided. End.