Facility-requested visit·September 8, 2021

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Kelly Ferrara and Mai Lor met with Director Shawn Edwinson to conduct an inspection to increase capacity of the preschool. Director has requested an increase in capacity from 30 to 45 preschool children. There are currently no children in care. The facility's hours of operation are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM. A health and safety inspection was conducted in all areas accessible to children. There are three preschool rooms and two bathrooms. LPAs took measurements of the new toddler classroom. The total space of the new classroom is 650.969 square feet which combined with the previous classrooms will accommodate the request for 45 children. Individual measurements are recorded on the Capacity Worksheet (LIC 9024). LPA Ferrara received an approved fire clearance from the Folsom Fire Department. LPAs observed sufficient amount of furniture, toys, cubbies, and play equipment in the classrooms. LPAs observed a functional carbon monoxide and smoke detector. LPAs observed disinfectants and medications are inaccessible and appropriately stored. Children who become ill during the day will be isolated in the office and will use the staff restroom, if necessary. There is a sufficient amount of sinks and toilets for the preschool children to use. LPAs observed the outdoor play areas which are fenced and equipped with a sufficient amount of play equipment and toys and material to absorb a fall. There are no bodies of water on the premises. There is shade provided by the building overhang and canopies and water available for children. LPAs measured the new outdoor play area. The new outdoor area contains a total of 1018.584 square feet which combined with the previous playground area will accommodate the increased capacity. Individual measurements are recorded on the Capacity Worksheet (LIC 9024). Director was reminded of Covid guidelines and was encouraged to visit the Department website at WWW.CCLD.CA.GOV for child care updates, PINs, current forms, legislation, and regulation information. An exit interview was conducted and in the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were observed at the time of the inspection. Notice of Site was provided and LPAs advised Director it must remain posted for 30 days. LPAs have approved the increase in capacity as of today's date, September 8th, 2021.