Facility-requested visit·December 19, 2024

Centralized Application Bureau (CAB) Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alecia Sifuentes met with Director/Licensee Representative Gabriela Valenzuela Cortez for the purpose of a case management inspection. Licensee requests an increase in capacity for 16 infants ages 0-24 months. The fire clearance (STD850) was granted and received on 12/5/2024. The program currently operates Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE: There is one infant classroom located in Room #5 and an infant crib room located in Room #6. LPA observed a sufficient amount of equipment, toys, tables, chairs, cubbies, and three cribs set up. Director stated that they have an additional five cribs available for a total of eight cribs. LPA measured infant classroom #5. The total classroom space contains a total of 563 square feet, which will accommodate Licensee\342\200\231s request for 16 infants. There is one sink located in the Room #5 and one sink located in Room #6. LPA observed a diaper changing mat on top of the sink counter in Room #5. Director stated that the sink area is being converted into a diaper changing table/area. Individual measurements are recorded on the Capacity Worksheet (LIC 9024). OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE: There is one outdoor area on the property. LPA used current measurements from report dated 8/24/2023, therefore LPA did not take measurements. The outdoor activity space contains a total of 1,720 square feet, which will accommodate Licensee\342\200\231s request for 16 infants. Director 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. Report continues on LIC809-C. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Gabriela Valenzuela Cortez. The following items are required before the change of capacity will be approved: 1. Photo of crib room #6 completed. 2. Photo of infant activity space room #5 completed. 3. Photo of diaper changing table within arm's reach of a sink with a 3 inch lip.