Facility-requested visit·March 20, 2025

On 03/19/25 at 9:50am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Samantha Clenista conducted an unannounced case management inspection. This facility is currently licensed to care for 96 preschool children ages 2-5 years old in Rooms 1 \342\200\223 8. Purpose of this visit is to address facility\342\200\231s request to add a toddler program to care for children ages 18-36 months in Rooms 1, 2 and 3, and 72 preschoolers ages 2-5 years old in Rooms 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. Fire clearance was granted on 03/05/25. Upon arrival, LPA met with Center Director, Elena Perez (Alvarado). A tour of all indoor and outdoor activity space was inspected today. LPA observed a total of 62 children with 15 staff members. Appropriate supervision, ratio and capacity was observed. Hours of operation are Monday thru Friday, 7am-5pm. LPA informed Director that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities. When medications are on site (depending on the medication), Director stated that they are in a locked cabinet within each classroom. A fully equipped first aid kit is located in each classroom in a cabinet. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site located in each classroom. All required licensing documents were observed posted in the main parent drop off/pick up area. This are also where the electronic (Child Plus) sign-in and out is located. LPA continued to tour the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity space for the toddlers. Total indoor activity space for the toddler program measured at 932.39 sq. ft., which is sufficient to accommodate the requested overall capacity of 24 children. There are no changes within the preschool classrooms (4 \342\200\223 8). Rooms were previously measured on 02/12/24, and measured at a total of 2,454.93 sq. ft., which is only sufficient to accommodate 70 children. LPA observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots/mats, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Drinking water is readily accessible inside and outside the classroom via filtered water faucet within each classroom and refillable water jugs available for the children. LPA observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children within the classroom. LPA observed a total of 6 sinks and 2 toilets available for the toddlers to use. LPA observed a total of 7 sinks and 8 toilets available for the preschool to use. There are two separate staff restrooms located in the building hallways (labeled as #1 and #2 on the sketch). Bathroom # 1 is equipped with 1 toilet, 1 sink and 1 urinal, which will also be the bathroom used for children who are ill. Bathroom #2 is equipped with 1 toilet and 1 sink. Director was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing. Director stated that the Director's office is used as an isolation area for children who are ill. The kitchen area currently includes two refrigerators and 1 sink that has hot and cold water. Kitchen area and food storage area was observed free of rodents and/or vermin. The facility currently has two fully fenced in (via chain-link) outdoor area for the toddler and preschool program. Fencing was observed to be at least four feet high and surrounds the entire playground area. The total square footage for the preschool outdoor activity space measured at 4,613.42 sq. ft., sufficient for only 61 children at a time. The total square footage for the toddler outdoor activity space measured at 521.3 sq. ft., sufficient for only 6 children at a time. Due to insufficient outdoor space for the toddler and preschool program, a playground waiver to share both playgrounds on a staggered basis in the AM and PM shall be submitted and approved prior to licensure. There shall be no more than 6 toddlers on the toddler playground, and no more than 61 children on the preschool playground. LPA advised Director to maintain direct visual supervision of all children to ensure they do not climb up and play over the retaining wall. There is a climbing structure on the preschool playground for children ages 2-12 years old, which is properly anchored. Area had age-appropriate toys and play equipment and had wooden chips under play structures, sufficient to sustain a fall. LPA also observed there to be numerous wooden logs, childlike picnic tables and playground structures that were observed to be smooth to the touch during time of inspection. Director was advised to conduct ongoing inspections of all wooden structures and play equipment to ensure no areas present a safety hazard, including but not limited to possible splintering or tripping. There is a running water fountain located in between the facility building and the building adjacent to it, which was inaccessible to children via grate placed on top of the fountain to refrain from children accessing the water. During inspection, LPA observed that the grate to be secure. The grate has numerous holes so that the water can still run through. Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5-days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30-days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPA reviewed with Director the LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained at The Facility, for child\342\200\231s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. A notice of site visit was given to Director and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director. The following corrections are needed prior to the issuance of the license: Make the kitchen door inaccessible due to it having chemicals. Extend the retaining wall located in the toddler outdoor playground to match the existing wall to refrain from children to climb up the embankment. Due to limited outdoor space, submit a playground waiver to share the toddler playground on a staggered basis with no more than 6 children at a time with AM and PM outdoor play. Due to limited outdoor space, submit a playground waiver to share the preschool playground on a staggered basis with no more than 61 children at a time with AM and PM outdoor play. Director understands that all proof of corrections must be provided to the Department within 30 days, or the application may be denied.