Follow-up·July 25, 2025

On Friday, July 25, 2025, at 2:20pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Hanna Cha and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Mariela Ramon met with Sharon Schneider; Site Supervisor, to conduct a Case Management inspection related to the relocation of a preschool classroom. The facility is currently on summer break; therefore, no children were present during the inspection. The preschool program is scheduled to resume on 08/04/2025. The facility is located at an elementary school. The licensee has requested to relocate the preschool classroom to Room K3. A fire clearance has been approved, authorizing a maximum capacity of 24 preschool children, ages 2.9 to 5 years. The preschool program operates two daily sessions, Monday through Friday, morning session from 8:15 AM to 11:15 AM and afternoon session from 12:15 PM \342\200\223 3:15 PM. LPA and LPM toured, inspected, and measured Room K3 in accordance with the updated facility sketch. The measurements are as follows for Room K3: Left side width: 26.3 ft- length: 15.5 ft = 407.65 Right side width: 28.5 ft - length: 23.5 ft = 669.75 Teacher desk area (encumbered space): 68 ft Total square footage minus encumbered space equals 1,009.40 divided by 35 = 28 children There is a bathroom located inside room K3 with 1 toilet and 1 sink. There are two additional bathrooms located in room K2 and K1. Each bathroom has 1 toilet and 1 sink. There are a total of 3 toilets and 3 sinks which allows for a capacity of 45 children. The staff use the bathroom located in the teacher workroom area between room K1 and K2. All fixtures were observed to be age-appropriate, functional, and stocked with soap, toilet paper, and paper towels. Although the indoor space can accommodate up to 28 children, the licensee is requesting capacity for 24 children supporting fire clearance approval. Classroom K3 was observed to be clean, safe, and well equipped. Furniture and equipment were age-appropriate and in good condition. The room includes a working telephone, and adequate heating, lighting, and ventilation. Cubbies are available for children\342\200\231s personal belongings, and a variety of age-appropriate toys and learning materials were present. Drinking water will be provided via a water dispenser with disposable cups. The classroom is also equipped with a functioning smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, and fire extinguisher. Per Site Supervisor, children do not nap at facility. Cot and mats are provided for use by children in care when needed. Currently, the facility does not dispense medication. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed, informing Site Supervisor when any IMS is provided, a plan for providing IMS must be submitted to the Department prior to providing care to a child that needs IMS. The plan shall state the type of IMS the facility will be offering, stating the person providing care has been trained to provide the named IMS. The plan will also provide the steps that will be taken when IMS is provided to a child. The facility currently has two approved waivers on file: Restroom Waiver: Preschool children use the restrooms located in room K1 and K2. These restrooms provide 2 toilets and 2 sinks designated for TK children and preschool use. Water temperature was tested and found to be within the appropriate range. Play Yard Waiver: Preschoolers share the kindergarten play yard. Outdoor equipment was inspected and found to be in good repair, age-appropriate, and safe for use. The area includes cushioned surfaces beneath climbing structures, concrete space for active play, adequate shaded and rest areas. No bodies of water were observed, and the outdoor area was free from hazards, holes, broken equipment, or debris. The areas were evaluated based on the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12. An exit interview was conducted with Site Supervisor Sharon Schneider, the Notice of Site Visit was issued, and must be posted for 30 days. A copy of this report was read and provided to the facility.