Facility-requested visit·May 12, 2022

On May 12, 2022 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Dean Thompson, Susana Martinez, Austin Rios conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection. Prior to entering the facility, LPAs conducted Covid-19 screening questions. LPAs met with facility Director Brenda Cortez and advised her the purpose of the inspection. Director provided LPAs a tour of the facility inside and out. There were 22 children in care at the time of the inspection. Community Care Licensing (CCL) received an approved fire clearance from Ventura County Fire Department on April 15, 2022. The facility requested an increase in capacity from 24 to 48 children. Facility Measurements: Indoor - 1,984 square footage meets and exceeds the requirement for 48 children. Outdoor - 1,452 square footage does not meet or exceed the requirement for 48 children. The center does not meet Title 22 Division 12 requirements for a change of capacity of 48 Pre-School children based on outdoor playground square footage. As of today, May 12, 2022 licensee maximum capacity is 24 pre-school children. Director was advised to submit a waiver for the outdoor playground area. THE NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS POSTED AS REQUIRED BY H&S CODE SEC. 1596.817.