Follow-up·April 19, 2022

On April 19, 2022 at 12:40 p.m. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Leilani Curtis conducted an announced inspection. Upon arrival LPA met with director Claribel Zorrilla and toured the facility. There were no children present. Seventeen classroom staff members were working in the facility. The facility playground is being remodeled. There was no construction occurring at the time of visit. The licensee has submitted a waiver request to use the facility patio as temporary playground space. The director states that the facility will use classroom #7 as additional outdoor space if needed. The purpose of today\342\200\231s inspection is to inspect and measure classroom #7 for use as outdoor activity space. LPA observed that all tables and chairs except for two small circular tables and their corresponding chairs have been removed from classroom #7. LPA also observed large gross motor skill activities, including a crawl through tunnel, exercise squares and balance/stepping stones in the classroom for the children\342\200\231s use. The activities are age appropriate, appear safe and in good condition. The classroom is 700 sq. ft and will accommodate 9 children for use as outdoor activity space. On 4/7/22 LPA measured the patio and it is 2,314.35 sq. ft. which will accommodate 30 preschool children. The total combined activity space for the patio and classroom #7 is 3,014.35 sq. ft. In order to ensure the safety of the children in care when outside on the patio the director has posted signs on the front gate requesting that all visitors, except parents, call the office to enter the facility. Additional signs have also been placed on the front gate reminding parents/guardians to ensure that the gate closes behind them. The director states that in addition to the staff responsible for supervising the children on the patio/playground, an additional staff member will be positioned by the gate to ensure the safety of the children. LPA observed a magna latch on the top of the front gate to prevent children from opening the gate. A waiver request has been submitted and is pending approval. No deficiencies are cited. LPA reviewed this report with director Zorrilla and appeal rights (LIC 9058 01/16) were discussed. Area Manager Linda Hernandez arrived at the facility at approximately 2:00 p.m. This report was also reviewed with Ms. Hernandez. Ms. Zorrilla\342\200\231s signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. LIC 9213 NOTICE OF SITE VISIT FORM IS REQUIRED TO BE POSTED FOR 30 DAYS. LPA observed the director post notice of site visit.