Follow-up·January 7, 2025

An unannounced case management visit was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Y. Yang and J. Agbayani. It was reported to the Department by a concerned party that construction work was being performed on the playground(s) of the childcare center. The Department was not given prior notification of any proposed changes at the facility, which is required by Title 22 regulations 101237(a). During today\342\200\231s inspection visit, the LPAs met with the acting center director, Autumn Shafer and assistant director, Maggie Petersen. Director Shafer stated that her first official day working at this facility was on 01/06/2025. A review of the personnel report on 01/07/25 indicates that Director Shafer has received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions but is not associated to this facility. The facility representative 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. During the LPA\342\200\231s tour of the premises, the LPAs observed two roll-off dumpsters located in the front parking lot by the main office. Upon further inspection, the LPAs observed that two preschool play yards are currently under active construction. The LPAs observed that the fenced playground in the far western corner of the yard contained a newly assembled play structure. The LPAs observed that the manufacturer\342\200\231s sticker on the play structure indicate that the play structure is designed for children ages five-to-twelve years of age. This facility is licensed for preschool age children ages two-to-entry into kindergarten and also has a toddler component. The facility representative was made aware that no child under age five shall be permitted to use this play structure. Additionally, the LPAs observed a second, newly constructed play structure in the play yard closest to the \342\200\234Early Preschool\342\200\235 and \342\200\234Preschool\342\200\235 classrooms. The manufacturer\342\200\231s sticker on this play structure indicate that it is designed for children ages two-to-five years of age. (Continued on LIC 809-C) On the two playgrounds, the LPAs also observed construction materials, hand tools, screws and fasteners, and other building materials. The facility representative stated that this area is currently not being used for childcare due to ongoing construction, however, the Department did not receive proper documentation from the facility indicating that both play yards are temporarily off limits. The facility representative stated that she did not have an estimated completion date for the construction. The LPAs observed building materials, children\342\200\231s play equipment (sand and water tables), and other plastic play furniture not intended for water use that have accumulated water at least several inches deep. The facility representative stated that preschool children currently have access to a play yard that is adjacent to the two other play yards undergoing construction and is separated by a four-foot-tall chain link fence and gate. The toddler play yard remains for toddler use only. The following violations of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12, was observed: see LIC 809D. A civil penalty will be assessed. This report was read and reviewed with the acting center director, Autumn Shafer. Notice of site visit shall be posted for 30 days. Appeal rights provided. Reports citing Type A violations are to be provided to parents/guardians of children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility for the next 12 months from the date of this report. Parents/guardians must sign form LIC 9224 to be kept in each child's file.