Facility-requested visit·August 16, 2023

On 08/16/2023 at 1:20pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Samantha Clenista conducted an unannounced case management inspection. Upon arrival, LPA met with April Smith, Area Manager. Purpose of this visit is to address facility\342\200\231s request to add the multipurpose room (MPR) to their license and increase their overall capacity from having 90 children to 140 children. The facility is requesting to be licensed for children (ages TK-12 years old) in the following rooms: 6, 9, 10, 11, 24, 25, 26, 31 and multipurpose room (aka MPR). There are no changes in room usage, other than the names of the rooms. Fire clearance was granted on 08/15/23 . Facility is exempt from indoor and outdoor square footage per Title 22, sections 101538.2(c) and 101538.3(c). No measuring of any sort was conducted today. There were no children present due to school being out of session. Ms. Smith stated that the school year will start next Wednesday, 08/23/23. Ms. Smith stated that the main classrooms that will be utilized is Room 26, 31 and multipurpose room for overflow. Room 26 (main classroom) was equipped with tables and chairs and age-appropriate equipment. Room 31 was not set up yet ready for children. LPA advised Ms. Smith to provide LPA pictures once it is set up prior to usage. Multipurpose room is used for overflow and was observed safe and free of hazards during inspection. Drinking water is readily accessible via water jugs, water fountains and water cups/water bottles. Snacks are provided and prepared in the classroom. Classroom has storage space for food. Outdoor play areas include: covered picnic area, blacktop area and grassy area. There are trees and gazebo used for shade. LPA observed 3 play structures located near the black top area which had a sticker for ages 2-5 and 5-12 years old, however did not specify what areas of the structure is for what ages. Ms. Smith stated that the children enrolled in this program do not/will not use the playground structure during hours of operation, other than the swings and that direct supervision will be provided to ensure this. Restrooms designated for children were observed to be separate and allowed for individual privacy. Toilet facilities shall not be utilized si multaneously by children of both sexes. There is a separate staff restroom located in the office. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector located near the teacher's desk. Medications, when present, are stored in a box located behind the teacher's desk. Ms. Smith is reminded to keep anything that reads, \342\200\234Keep Out of Reach of Children\342\200\235 inaccessible to children. Isolation area is a small area located in Room 31. Isolation bathroom is the staf f restroom. Sign-in area is in front of the Kinder gate and sign-out area is in front of the bear paw gate. Cleaning supplies and other toxins are inaccessible to children through latches, locks and/or placed on high surfaces. Ms. Smith was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with facility representative, Ms. Smith. A notice of site visit was given to facility representative and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. LPA observed the facility to be in compliance with Title 22 regulation. A school-aged license for 140 children (ages TK-12 years old) in rooms 6, 9, 10, 11, 24, 25, 26, 31 and multipurpose room (aka MPR) is granted and effective today's date, 08/16/23. Ms. Smith stated she understands that this report shall be kept available at the facility for public review for 3 years.