Facility-requested visit·April 18, 2025

On the above noted date and time, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kelly Gerth conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection for an increase in capacity. Upon arrival, LPA met with Facility Representative Jennifer Grawvunder. LPA Gerth began measurements for the requested capacity increase on 04/17/25 and today\342\200\231s subsequent inspection was for LPA to complete measurements for the capacity increase application. Licensee is requesting to be licensed for 125 children ages 18 months-5 years of age in Classroom 1 (TK), Classroom 2 (Pre-K), Classroom 4 (Frogs 2), Classroom 6 (Honeybees) Classroom B (Frogs 1), Classroom C (Ladybugs) and Classroom D (Owls). Hours of operation will be Monday - Friday 6:30am \342\200\223 5:30pm. Appropriate ratios and supervision were observed during the inspection. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPA Gerth toured the facility and measured additional indoor and outdoor activity space. Total existing and additional indoor activity space measured at 4634.80 which is sufficient indoor space to accommodate the requested capacity of (125) children. LPA observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, cribs, napping cots, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via filtered water and disposable cups are available. LPA observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. A Fire clearance was granted on April 02, 2025 by the Escondido Fire Department. LPA observed a total of (11) sinks and (10) toilets available for children\342\200\231s use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of (125) children. See Continuation page Page 2/2 The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area which is enclosed by chain link fencing and block wall, which is at least four feet high. The total square footage for the outdoor activity space is 3560.80 which is sufficient for a maximum of 47 children at one time and insufficient for the number of (125) children being requested. A playground waiver to share the playground at different times in the AM and PM due to limited square footage shall be submitted and approved prior to licensure. Shade is provided via anchored overhead shade canopies. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is a play structure on the playground for children ages 24 months \342\200\223 5 yrs of age, which is properly anchored. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climber provided by artificial turf and rubber matting. Drinking water is available via filtered water and cups and/or children\342\200\231s water bottles. LPA observed all hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children. Facility Representative was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing. The following corrections are needed prior to the issuance of the license: 1. An approved outdoor playground waiver from CCL using a time schedule shall be obtained. 2. A playground plan for children aged 18 months -24 months, to ensure the outdoor play structure is used only for the appropriate age group. Upon completion of the above needed corrections, an increase of the preschool license from 42 children to 125 children ages 18 months -5 years of age in Classroom 1 (TK), Classroom 2 (Pre-K), Classroom 4 (Frogs 2), Classroom 6 (Honeybees) Classroom B (Frogs 1), Classroom C (Ladybugs) and Classroom D (Owls) will be granted upon a final file review by Licensing Program Manager (LPM). An exit interview was conducted with Facility Representative Jennifer Grawvunder and a copy of this report was provided on this date. A notice of site visit was provided on this date.