Follow-up on corrections·May 9, 2023

On 05/09/2023 at 01:30 pm Licensing Program Analysts (LPA), David Miller conducted an unannounced case management deficiency inspection. Upon arrival, LPA met with Director, Jacquelyn Aguigui-Fajardo and disclosed purpose of the inspection. The following ratios were observed: Classroom #2 is designated as the TK/K classroom and had twenty (20) childcare children between the ages of 4-5. The preschool classroom had twelve (12) children between the ages of 2-3 and two (2) staff The license is currently licensed for twenty (20) children. However, LPA observed twenty (20) children in the TK/K classroom and twelve (12) children in the preschool classroom. The TK/K classroom is licensed and part of the preschool facility #376701507. Thus, LPA Miller observed that facility is operating over capacity in having 32 children on this date. See LIC809D. Staff in the TK/K classroom stated there were 20 children and staff in the preschool classroom stated there were 12 children. The Director stated that both classrooms have been operating since approximately April 18th, 2023 above the capacity of twenty total children. LPA Miller informed Director, Jacquelyn Aguigui-Fajardo that this report dated 05/09/2023 documents a Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA informed the Director that the report dated 05/09/2023 that documents any Type A citation to provide a copy to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. LPAs provided Director, Jacquelyn Aguigui-Fajardo with the Notice of Site Visit – LIC 9213, which is to be posted for thirty (30) days.  LPA observed form LIC 9213 posted on the bulletin board at the entrance.  Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. An exit interview was conducted with the Director, who was provided a copy of their Licensee Appeal Rights LIC 9058.