Facility-requested visit·April 6, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Samuel Lopez arrived at the facility to conduct a Case Management inspection due to the request submitted for an increase in capacity. The facility is requesting to increase the Preschool Program capacity from 128 to 177. A Fire Clearance was granted on 2/15/2023. The days and hours of operation will remain the same: Monday through Friday; 7:30am to 6:30pm. LPA Lopez toured the facility and measured the rooms that are assigned to the Preschool Program. Based on the measurements taken, the following was determined: Preschool Indoor Activity Areas LPA has determined that there is sufficient space to accommodate 168 children. Preschool Bathroom Fixtures 13 toilets x 15 = 195 children 23 sinks x 15 = 345 children Preschool Outdoor Activity Area: LPA has determined that there is sufficient space to accommodate 133 children. *Waiver will be required due to insufficient outdoor play space* Limiting factor for preschool capacity is indoor square footage. Preschool capacity is limited to 168 children. The following was observed: · Classrooms are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and equipment · Bottled water is utilized to supply the facility children with drinking water in the indoor activity space · Playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences · Outdoor activity areas are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment · There are no accessible bodies of water present. All wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. · An adequate amount of cushioning material is in place under play equipment · Adequate shade is provided · Drinking water is provided in the outdoor play areas by individual cups filled with bottled water · Food preparation area is equipped with refrigerator, sink with hot and cold running water, storage area, utensils, and adequate amount of food supplies · The office area is located at the entrance of the facility and serves as the isolation area for ill children temporarily until parents arrive · Toxins are locked · Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements · The Licensee was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov · A review of staff records on 4/6/2023 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766) and/or 951-782-4200 No cited deficiencies during today's inspection. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. The following items need to be completed/corrected prior to approval of the increase in capacity: 1. Waiver for playground use due to insufficient square footage 2. Pictures of Pre-K 3 room set up with age appropriate equipment Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee Linglin He