Facility-requested visit·May 29, 2024

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Janette Cruz and Harsimran Kaur conducted an unannounced case management inspection in response to a request for change of capacity from 30 to 45 preschool children. LPAs met with Deborah Parga, Director, and explained to her purpose of today’s inspection. The Preschool Program currently serves children ages 2.5 years - entry to first grade in Rooms 1, 2, 3, 4. The Facility received a fire safety inspection approval from the Hollister Fire Department for the change of capacity on 11/09/2023. LPAs toured and measured the indoor and outdoor areas of the Facility during today's inspection. Preschool Classroom measurements are: The Indoor total measurements contain a total of {3515,67} square feet, which will accommodate Applicant's request for 45 preschool children. Preschool Outdoor Play measurements are: Outdoor total measurements contain a total of {19531.14} square feet, which will accommodate Applicant’s request for 45 preschool children. LPAs observed classrooms are clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair. Only classrooms 1-3 are currently in-use while classroom 4 is currently being used as an office space extension. All outdoor and indoor passage ways and other areas of potential hazard were free of obstruction. A comfortable temperature for children shall be maintained at all times. Furniture and equipment were observed to be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. All play equipment and materials used by children were observed to be age-appropriate. There are 45 chairs, 24 tables, 31 cubbies, 3 toilets, 1 urinal and 3 sinks available for preschool children. There is a separate staff toilet not utilized by the children which an isolated child can use if needed. LPAs observed that the teacher/child ratio was in compliance during today's visit. The facility serves AM snacks to the preschool children . There is an off-limits kitchen for food preparation. LPAs observed that the preschool playgrounds are surrounded by appropriate fencing. The preschool playgrounds have climbing structures with sufficient resilient materials (woodchips). There is adequate age appropriate supplies and toys outdoors. Shade is provided by trees and a gazebo. Drinking water is provided by water dispensers and water bottles outdoors. LPAs observed no bodies of water. Based on today's inspection, LPAs determined that the facility's physical plant is in compliance with applicable Health & Safety Codes and Title 22 Regulations. LPAs conducted an exit interview and advised Director that request for increase in capacity from 30 to 45 preschool children will be approved upon approval of the Licensing Program Manager. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of appeal rights and this report was provided to Deborah Parga, Director. No deficiencies issued during today's inspection A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.