Facility-requested visit·January 12, 2026

On January 12, 2026 at approximately 1:15pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Quimbo conducted an unannounced, case management visit. LPA met with licensee, Jheel Jawharkar, and explained the purpose of the visit. Present during visit included 37 children (11 toddlers and 26 preschoolers), 6 teaching staff and licensee. Facility is operating within capacity limits and ratio during LPA's visit. All staff present during today's visit have fingerprint clearance on file. Facility is licensed for a capacity of 46 children (12 toddlers and 34 preschoolers) in three classrooms. The toddler component operates in "Nemo" classroom-Classroom A (18 months to 36 months). The preschool component operates in the "Dolphin" classroom-Classroom B and C (3.5. years old to kindergarten/TK age) and "Jellyfish" classroom-Classroom D (3 years to 4.5 years old). Facility is also licensed for the outdoor area located directly outside the Jellyfish classroom. There is an approved outdoor waiver rotation on file. Licensed outdoor area has been updated and renovated that included removing internal fencing and additional structures, affecting outdoor square footage. Licensee informed the department and submitted documentation of changes to outdoor area October 2025. During today's visit, LPA inspected and remeasured outdoor area for health and safety hazards. LPA observed outdoor area to be fully enclosed and fenced. Fence that previously separated the playground area and the tricycle area has been removed. There is a play structure in the playground space that was observed to be new, in good condition and secured to ground. LPA observed flooring underneath play structure to have resilient padding underneath. There is no longer a sandbox in the outdoor area. LPA observed there is soft padding and cushioning throughout the playground space. There continues to be a separate space for tricycles that continues to be in good condition. (Continue report on page 2...) (Continued, Page 2...) Preschool outdoor area measurements: The preschool outdoor area measures for 2,896.91 square feet which accommodates the licensed capacity of 34 preschool children. LPA observed an area for toddler use that is fully enclosed and fenced. Enclosed space is separate from preschool use. LPA observed toddler area to include new outdoor materials that are in good condition. Flooring in toddler space includes artificial turf and soft padding that was in good condition. Toddler outdoor area measurements: The toddler outdoor area measures for 647.01 square feet which does not accommodate the licensed capacity of 12 toddler children. Toddler children use both the enclosed toddler outdoor area and the remainder of the playground. Per licensee, toddler children use the entire playground space when preschool children are not utilizing the playground. Outdoor waiver of the preschool and toddler children sharing the space at alternate times is on file. There is an area of shade in the outdoor area, if needed. Drinking water is available to children through their individual water bottles that can be refilled on site through kitchen's sink. In the outdoor area, there is also a storage shed and staff room that is not for children's use. LPA did not observe any pools, spas or bodies of water on site. The total outdoor area measures for 3,543.92 square feet which accommodates the licensed capacity of 46 children. An updated outdoor rotation waiver will be provided to the facility due to the outdoor square footage changing. Licensee will submit an updated outdoor rotation request to the department. Licensee is also aware a fire inspection for updated outdoor area may be needed. No deficiencies were issued today during today's visit. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Jheel Jawharkar.