Pre-licensing visit·October 3, 2025

On the above noted date and time, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Diana Brasel and Griselda Castellon conducted an announced follow-up Pre-Licensing inspection to review the pending needed corrections and the information for the director packet that has been submitted. An initial visit was conducted on 08/21/2025, at that time the facilities director was Laura Perez . LPA Brasel obtained information from the director Laura Perez that she would be taking a leave of absence from 09/18/2025 - 01/01/2026. After reviewing the provided documents for Taylor Gray that LPA Brasel was advised would be the appointed director during Laura Perez leave of absence, Taylor Gray's document's and experience does not qualify her at this time. A qualified director shall be hired no later than 10/18/2025 to meet Title regulations. The request to add an toddler option component at this time is on hold until verification of a fully qualified director has been hired. LPA's viewed the below needed corrections noted below at initial pre-licensing visit conducted on 08/21/2025. Toddler Option: 1. Proof that an adult sink within arms reach of the changing table with hot/cold water has been installed, shall be submitted. 2. Proof that the large plastic stand storing the mats has been anchored shall be submitted. 3. Proof of purchase of one high chair, shall be submitted. 4. Proof that the two small pink cubby drawer wooden cabinets have been anchored or removed, shall be submitted 5. Proof that the outdoor fence dividing the two playgrounds measures 4 feet tall, currently it measures 3'1", shall be submitted. 6. Proof of a children's table and shade have been added to the toddler option playground, shall be submitted. 7. Proof that the divider set up in the restroom to separate the preschool toilets from the toddler option toilet has been anchored and the toddler option toilet area has been identified with a sign, shall be submitted. Preschool playground: 1. Proof that the material on the ground has been stretched or replaced and is no longer a tripping hazard, shall be submitted. 2. Proof that the wooden poles of the shade are with the peeling material has been cleaned or replaced, shall be submitted. On this date LPA's observed all corrections documented on 08/21/2025 to be completed. The licensee was not present at time of visit, LPA was advised she needed to leave for the airport prior to LPA's arrival. LPA Brasel placed a telephone call to the licensee Yanping Zhang licensee during the visit to discuss the information obtained regarding Taylor Gray not qualifying to be a fully qualified director. LPA Brasel printed section 101215.1 Child Care Center Directors Qualifications and Duties and left the copy for with Taylor Gray to give to the licensee, Yanping Zhang licensee. The licensee advised LPA Brasel that she would be returning on 10/07/2025. LPA was advised by Taylor Gray that the facilities days and hours of operation has changed as of 10/01/2025 to Monday-Friday 7:30 - 5:00 pm. LPA Brasel requested an updated LIC 200A to reflect to change. An exit interview was conducted, report reviewed with Taylor Gray, and a copy was provided. The licensee was advised via t/c that the report would be reviewed with Taylor Gray and a copy would be provide.