Facility-requested visit·November 7, 2023

On November 7, 2023 Licensing Program Analysts (LPA's) Susana Martinez and Veronica Diaz conducted an unannounced case management- licensee initiated inspection to deliver a waiver. LPA's met with Site Director Debbie Blumenthal and advised her for the purpose of the inspection. Together with the director, LPA's toured the facility inside and outside. The center requested a waiver to allow armed guards on campus. In accordance with Section 101175(b), the waiver is granted. The waiver is valid for the term of the license and is subject to review at the discretion of the licensing agency. We are granting the waiver under the following conditions: - The individual carrying the weapon must be employed by a licensed private patrol operator or private security employer. - The individual must possess a valid firearms qualification card issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Security and Investigative Services. (also referred to as a \342\200\234Firearms Qualification Card (FQ) or \342\200\234Exposed Firearms Permit\342\200\235). - The firearm must remain on the individual\342\200\231s person, retained in a holster which has a retention level no lower than level three (3). - The individual carrying the firearm must undergo and clear a background check by the Community Care Licensing Division prior to employment or stationing at the facility. - The licensee must report any changes in armed guard(s) to the Department within 10 working days. - The licensee must maintain and make available for review at the childcare center, a copy of this written approval waiver letter. -This waiver is not transferable to any other party or entity. Continued on 809-C The waiver is granted at the discretion of the licensing agency and is subject to review. Failure to comply with the above conditions may result in termination of this waiver and/or deficiency citations. A copy of this document must be posted with your facility license. If you have any questions with regards to this waiver, please contact the office at (805) 562-0400. The waiver shall be posted at all times. Notice of site visit was given. Exit interview conducted and report reviewed with Director Debbie Blumenthal.