Facility-requested visit·August 5, 2025

On the date and time listed, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Perla Ordonez and Samuel Lopez conducted an announced Case Management inspection for an increase in capacity for the preschool license. The facility is currently on summer break and no children were present during today’s inspection. Upon arrival, LPAs met with Site Supervisor Lubna Sohail. Facility is requesting to be licensed for 66 children ages 2 to 5 years old in Rooms 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Hours of operation will be Monday – Friday; 07:30AM – 04:30PM. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPAs informed Site Supervisor that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities. LPAs toured the facility and measured new additional indoor and outdoor activity space. Total indoor activity space measured 2778.17 sq.ft., which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 66 children. LPAs observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots/mats, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via disposable cups and water pitchers. LPAs observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. Fire clearance was granted on 07/09/2025. LPAs observed a total of 13 sinks and 7 toilets available for children’s use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 66 children. The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area. Wrought iron fencing is at least four feet high. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space is 2436.28 sq.ft., which is insufficient for the number of children being requested. The current total square footage for all outdoor activity space, 2436.28, would only allow for 32 children at one time. A playground waiver to utilized the preschool playground on a rotational basis due to limited square footage shall be submitted and must be approved prior to increase approval. Shade is provided via a shade structure. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is an age-appropriate climbing structure on the playground for children ages listed on the license which is properly anchored. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climber provided by rubber matting. Drinking water is available via disposable cups and water pitchers. LPAs observed all hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children. Site Supervisor Lubna Sohail was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing prior to change and utilization. There were no deficiencies cited at this time. The following corrections are needed prior to the issuance of the license: - Playground waiver to be submitted to utilize playground on a rotational basis. Waiver must be approved prior to increase approval. Site Supervisor Lubna Sohail understands that all proof of corrections must be provided to the Department within 30 days, or the application may be denied. 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Site Supervisor Lubna Sohail.