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 todays subsequent inspection was for LPA to complete measurements for the capacity increase application. Licensee is requesting to be licensed for 33 infants ages 6 weeks \342\200\223 18 months in Classroom A (Elephants 3) and Classroom 5 (Elephants 1-2). 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 1414.84 which is sufficient indoor space to accommodate the requested capacity of (33) infant 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. The facility has 3 training toilets and 16 cribs for infants, which is sufficient. 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 (4) sinks and (3) training toilets/potty chairs available for children\342\200\231s use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of (33) 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 all the infant outdoor activity space is 1855.43, which is sufficient for a maximum of 24 infants at one time and insufficient for the number of (33) infant 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 Pop up canopies, roof overhang and trees. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is a small play structure on the playground for children ages 6 weeks - 24 months of age, which is properly anchored. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climber provided by artificial turf. Drinking water is available via filtered water and cups and/or children\342\200\231s 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. Proof that the infant napping wall has been increased to four feet tall, shall be submitted. Currently the napping wall in Classroom 5 (Elephants 1-2) is 3' 4". 2. An approved outdoor playground waiver from CCL using a time schedule shall be obtained. Upon completion of the above needed corrections, an increase of the infant license from 14 infants to 33 infants ages 6 weeks \342\200\223 18 months of age in Classroom A (Elephants 3) and Classroom 5 (Elephants 1-2) 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.