Facility-requested visit·July 21, 2025

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Andy Yang and Mandeep Kaur, and Licensing Program Manager (LPM), Belinda Devall met with Site Director, Nirmala Meenakshi, and Licensee Representative, Meenakshi Gokhali, for the purpose of conducting a Case Management - Licensee Initiated Inspection. The facility submitted an application to change the preschool and toddler capacity from 93 (51 preschoolers & 42 toddlers) to 93 children (85 preschoolers and 8 toddlers). Fire clearance was approved on 7/14/2025. Present for today's inspection were Director, Licensee Representative, (9) teachers and (39) children (preschool age) and no toddlers. The school operates a toddler component with single license. The facility is currently licensed with total 93 children from which 51 preschoolers (ages 2 years to entry to first grade) in preschool classroom 103/104/105 and Bldg C. 42 toddlers (ages 18-36 months) in toddler classroom Fellowship hall and nursery #102. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday 7:30AM to 6:00PM. The updated application is requesting to convert the toddler Fellowship hall and outdoor play area attached to the room for preschool children. LPAs and LPM toured the facility during today's inspection as well as measured the space available for the children. LPAs and LPM inspected the toddler Fellowship hall and observed (10) preschool children who are not enrolled into the toddler program, (2) teachers and (1) aide. LPA Yang reminded the director shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license. Preschool Classrooms measurements are : The Indoor total measurements contain a total of {3042.95} square feet, which will accommodate Applicant's request for 85 preschool children. Preschool Outdoor Play measurements are: Outdoor total measurements contain a total of {7246.55} square feet, which will accommodate Applicant\342\200\231s request for 85 preschool children. ***Continue Page 2*** ***Page 2*** Toddler Classroom measurements are : The Indoor total measurements contain a total of {235.75} square feet, which will accommodate 6 toddlers, and will not accommodate applicant's request of 8 toddlers. Toddler Outdoor Play measurements are: Outdoor total measurements contain a total of {1573.8} square feet, which will accommodate 6 toddlers per indoor capacity measurement. Total measurement capacity is 91 children (85 preschool and 6 toddlers), which does not meet the applicant's request of 93 children (85 preschool and 8 toddlers). An updated Application for Child Care Center License (LIC 200A) is needed to reflect the updated capacity measurements and the type of business entity of the facility. During the inspection, an updated LIC 200A is provided with all the requirements. Toddlers may be enrolled into the program starting at age 18 months to a maximum of 36 months with written permission from the child's authorized representative. LPA advised that children enrolled into the toddler program cannot be placed in the preschool program before the age of thirty (30) months without the written permission from the child's authorized representatives. LPA additionally advised that the toddler program shall be conducted in areas physically separated from those used by the preschool program and commingling shall not be permitted between components. Toddlers shall be escorted by staff to the toddler playground, while transitioning from the classroom through the preschool playground. LPA advised that toddlers enrolled into the toddler component shall follow infant regulations, including nap check documentation and Infant Safe Sleep requirements until they turn twenty four (24) months of age as well as teacher-child ratio 1:6. LPA advised Applicants that the following first-aid supplies in a location accessible to staff but inaccessible to children: current edition of a first-aid manual, sterile first-aid dressings, bandages or roller bandages, adhesive tape, scissors, tweezers, thermometer, and antiseptic solution. Facility provides AM/PM snacks and lunch to children in care. ***Continue Page 3*** ***Page 3*** The facility was observed to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. A comfortable temperature for children shall be maintained at all times. Furniture and equipment were observed to be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. There are 8 toilets, 7 sinks, 1 urinals, available for preschool and toddler children. There are ample tables, chairs, and cots to meet the needs of children in care. The isolation area for the sick children is the facility office (room 106). Bathroom for sick children and staff is the men's bathroom located in the front of the facility. One (1) Type B deficiency was issued and cleared during today's inspection. Type B Facility is operating beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license for the toddler Fellowship room. Appeal rights provided. Change in capacity Application is approved by LPM as of 7/21/2025. A notice was site visit was issued and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Nirmala Meenakshi, and Licensee Representative, Meenakshi Gokhali