Facility-requested visit·June 19, 2025

On June 19, 2025 at approximately 8:30AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Katie Krenn arrived at the facility to conduct an unannounced case management inspection, which was initiated by the licensee. LPA met with the Director, Ms. Michelle Johnstone and explained the purpose of today's visit is to inspect the additional classroom space that the facility would like to have added to the license along with a capacity increase. During today's visit LPA observed nine staff supervising 49 preschool children. Facility is currently licensed for four classrooms and operates out of three of them for the summer program. Classroom assignments are based on age. In the summer, the facility operates from 9:00AM - 1:00PM. LPA observed that all required documents, such as the facility license, notification of parents\342\200\231 rights, personal rights, and car seat laws, were displayed and visible to the public in each classroom where children are dropped off and picked up by parents and caregivers. The emergency disaster plan is posted by a telephone. LPA inspected the facility for health and safety hazards. LPA observed classroom to be clean and equipped with age appropriate toys and materials. Personal storage for children's belongings are labeled with each child's individual names. LPA inspected and measured the classroom that the facility wanted to add to their license, which had already be inspected by the fire department. LPA observed that the registers for heating and cooling were at a height accessible to children. LPA informed the director that they would need to be covered. LPA also observed some stage outlets that were uncovered. LPA stated that they would need to be covered by an outlet box cover or something similar. LPA tested the combined smoke and carbon monoxide detector and found it to be functioning. LPA observed that the fire department had installed the pull down fire alarm system inside the classroom. page 2 page 2 LPA measure the room and found that there was sufficient space for the requested capacity increase. There is enough activity space for 48 preschool children. The facility plans to use part of the room as a classroom and another part of the room as an area for aftercare. There is a movable partition that is at least 6 ft high separating the classroom area from the area planned for aftercare. At the current location of the partition, the area designated as after care, has space for 25 children. LPA advised the facility that when the classroom space is not in use (from 2:10PM - 3:30PM) and there are more than 25 children in aftercare, then partition should be moved back or removed to ensure 35 ft of activity space for each child. The play equipment is in good condition and does not have sharp, loose, or pointed parts. The areas around and under climbing equipment and slides are cushioned with a soft manufactured surface to prevent injuries from falls. There are no pools, spas, or bodies of water on the property. Sometimes water tables are brought out for children to play with, they are always emptied and put away after use. Children bring their water bottles to school, which are filled at water stations and caddy's are used to bring the water inside and outside, so water is always available to the children. LPA measured the outdoor space for the preschool children and found there was sufficient unencumbered outdoor space for 68 children. The toddlers have a separate outdoor area, so there is enough space for the capacity increase. Per the director only 2 classes of preschool children use the outdoor play area at the same time. LPA will consult with management to see if the facility requires an outdoor waiver. Licensing of the new room are the capacity increase are pending documentation of the following corrections. 1) Covering the registers 2) Covering the outlets on the stage area 3) Ensuring the under stage cabinets inaccessible To improve the quality and value of the inspection process, a survey will be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. continued on page 3 page 3 If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process . Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. No citations were issued during today's visit. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director, Ms. Michelle Johnstone.