Facility-requested visit·August 25, 2022

On August 25, 2022 at 12:30 p.m. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Leilani Curtis conducted an unannounced case management inspection in reference to the Licensee\342\200\231s request to have the facility\342\200\231s newly remodeled playground inspected and approved. Upon arrival LPA met with Director Claribel Zorrilla and proceeded to tour the facility. There were 36 children with 8 staff members present. Appropriate capacity and ratio were observed. Staff members have the required background clearances and are associated to the facility. The total licensed capacity of the facility is for 112 children. LPA measured and inspected the preschool playground. The playground measures a total of 7588.28 square feet, which is sufficient space for 101 children. The area is completely fenced and includes age-appropriate play equipment and sufficient cushioning material (pour and play rubber surface) under the climbing structure. The director states that a covered sandbox will be added to the playground. There are several large shade trees on the playground. Additional shade is provided by awning/canopy. Drinking water is readily accessible via a water jug. LPA observed that classroom #5 has been altered and is now two separate classrooms numbered classroom 5a and classroom 5b. A floor to ceiling wall with large windows and a door connecting room 5a to 5b has been installed. Classroom 5a has an exterior door leading outside and classroom 5b does not have an exterior door which exits outside. The director states that wall was added to limit the amount of noise entering into classroom 5a from the adjoining classroom (classroom 5b). The director states that the wall was erected on 7/14/22 without windows and on 8/12/22 windows were added completing the wall. According to Director Zorrilla Community Care Licensing was not notified of the construction or the alteration to the building because the wall is not considered to be a structural wall. The director provided LPA with an updated facility sketch at the time of inspection. See LIC809 for cited deficiency. Prior to licensure of the playground, the licensee will submit a playground waiver request to allow up to 112 children to use the playground on a scheduled basis. Once the playground waiver has been reviewed and approved the new playground may be used. In addition, the temporary preschool playground located on the patio will be dismantled upon approval of the waiver and use of the new permanent playground. An exit interview was conducted with the director and appeal rights (LIC 9058 1/16) were discussed. A copy of this report as well as a copy of the appeal rights were given to the director at the conclusion of the inspection. The director\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.