Facility-requested visit·October 3, 2024

On 10/3/24, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA\342\200\231s) Joseph Pacheco and Aurelio Mendoza conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection and met with Site Supervisor, Yasmin Gallegos. LPA toured the inside and outside of the facility. The licensee is Central California Child Development Services (CCCDS), and they are requesting a capacity decrease from 120 preschool children to 113 preschool children. Facility plans to maintain operation in Classrooms 2 -6. Facility also has an infant license (503810010) in this location and currently operates in Classroom 1. This program currently operates year round, Monday \342\200\223 Friday from 7:00 am \342\200\223 4:00 pm. Facility provides breakfast, lunch and PM snack. Food is prepared onsite. Ill children will be isolated in the Health Social Worker\342\200\231s office and will utilize the staff bathrooms located near the entrance of the building. Cleaning supplies are inaccessible to children. The classrooms were observed to be clean and free of toxins. LPAs observed that the furniture and equipment in the classroom appeared to be safe and in good condition. The facility has working carbon monoxide detectors in the classroom. LPAs observed that there are plenty of tables, chairs and cubbies. LPAs observed plenty of age appropriate items & toys. Room measurements in classrooms were taken and reviewed with Site Supervisor. The total inside preschool area of all classrooms measured to an approximate 4,123 square feet which will accommodate a maximum capacity of 117 preschool children based on Title 22 requirements of 35 square feet per child. LPAs contacted Licensee via phone during inspection and Licensee has decided to submit an updated application for 117 preschool children ages 2-6. There are a total of 8 toilets and 9 sinks/hand washing fixtures which will accommodate the newly requested capacity. Facility uses an outside water vendor service to provide drinking water for both indoor and outdoor activities. Facility fills up igloo jugs to provide water with paper cup dispensers for both indoor and outdoor activities. LPA observed two outdoor activity areas for preschool children. Both outdoor activity areas measured to an approximate 9,867 square feet which will accommodate the newly requested capacity of 117 preschool children. LPA observed a high climbing play structure with rubber cushioning in each outdoor activity area. Sand boxes were observed in both outdoor activity areas. CONTINUED ON LIC809-C There is a shade structure in both areas that provides an adequate shaded rest area. Mature trees provide additional shade. The equipment observed appeared to be age appropriate. LPA reminded Site Supervisor to make sure they maintain visual supervision of children at all times. A fire clearance for 113 preschool children was approved by the City of Patterson Fire Department on 9/25/24. Licensee understands that an approved fire clearance for 117 preschool children will be needed before the license can be updated. Pending a final file review and completion of a fire clearance by the local fire department with jurisdiction, a recommendation will be made to license the above classrooms for a capacity of 117 preschool children. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Site Supervisor, Yasmin Gallegos. A notice of site visit was given to Site Supervisor and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. A copy of this report is to remain in the facility for public review. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.