Facility-requested visit·March 2, 2023

On March 2, 2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kari McWilliams conducted a case management visit and met with Licensee Joanna Alvarez. The purpose of this visit was to conduct an inspection on the room that was converted from a garage and the licensee wants to use as part of her daycare. The room is located towards the front of the house and has a door that enters off the entry way in the home. LPA McWilliams observed that the room had appropriate children's furniture, appropriate toys that were in good condition. LPA McWilliams observed a fire extinguisher, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detector. LPA McWilliams observed the room had a bathroom and a door that exits to the backyard that remains accessible to children in care. Tulare County Fire Department has approved the fire clearance on January 12, 2023. Licensee has provided an updated facility sketch to include the room addition. This room can now be used by day-care children. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited. Exit interview was conducted with licensee Joanna Alvarez. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days