Facility-requested visit·April 7, 2022

On April 7, 2022 at 1:45 p.m. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Leilani Curtis conducted an unannounced case management inspection in reference to the Licensee\342\200\231s request to use the front patio as a temporary playground while the facility playground is being remodeled. Upon arrival LPA met with Area Manager Linda Hernandez and Mariela Resendiz Ochoa and proceeded to tour the facility to ensure that it is safe for the care and supervision of children. Also present were 13 staff with 44 children. Appropriate capacity and ratio were observed. Two staff members (substitutes), Luz Jimenez and Manijeh Rahmati are fingerprint cleared but not associated to the facility. Both staff members have been working at the facility since 4/4/22. The substitutes were provided to the facility by "A Plus Subs". The area manager states that the construction on the existing playground will take 12 to 16 weeks to complete. The preschool children in classrooms 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7 will use the front patio as a playground on a scheduled rotating basis until construction is completed. During construction the children will be kept safe from debris by hazard fencing installed by the construction company and mesh fencing installed by the facility. The area director understands that the remodeled playground will not be used until it has been inspected and approved by Community Care Licensing. During today\342\200\231s inspection LPA measured the front patio. The patio is 2,314.35 sq. ft. and will accommodate 30 preschool children. Please see LIC809D for cited deficiency. Prior to licensure the following correction must be made: Licensee will install a fence at least 48 inches high to separate the temporary preschool playground from the temporary infant center playground. The facility will also install umbrella's to be used for shade on the patio. A waiver request for the outdoor patio/play area must be submitted and approved. The waiver request will include the class playground schedule. An exit interview was conducted with Area Manager Hernandez and appeal rights (LIC 9058 1/16) were discussed. LIC 9213 NOTICE OF SITE VISIT FORM IS REQUIRED TO BE POSTED FOR 30 DAYS. LPA observed the area manager post notice of site visit.