LPA Lowe observed 27 children present under direct supervision of 4 staff during this inspection. Staff present were observed to have their criminal record clearances.

The 1st pre-licensing visit was conducted on 01/28/2022. LPA Lowe is conducting a 2^nd pre-licensing visit to evaluate the facility corrections needed before a license application will be considered.

• Make circular metal items in ground near air conditioning unit on playground inaccessible to children. – LPA Lowe observed the circular metal items in ground near air conditioning unit to have been removed, no hazards visible.
• Repair or make a plan for access gate from walk way to playground – to ensure the safety of the children. Gate was observed to not close all the way on its own. – LPA Lowe observed the gate has been repaired and LPA observed the gate close on its own without assistance.
• Verification of appropriate age usage of play equipment on preschool playground. – LPA Lowe observed the play equipment that verification of appropriate age usage was requested was removed from facility instead.
• Facility Sketch update to include 2^nd floor rooms and off limit areas. – Applicants provided LPA an

• Repair tile floor at entrance to outdoor bathroom – LPA Lowe observed the tile floor located at the entrance to the outdoor bathroom to have been repaired. Floor tile was observed to be in good repair.
• Repair counter tile in room 1B. – LPA Lowe observed the counter tile in room 1B to have been repaired with no exposed broken pieces.
• Provide mass casualty plan of action. - LPA Lowe reviewed facilities mass casualty plan. LPA advised facility to keep mass casualty plan available to be reviewed during future facility visits when requested.

Applicant was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed applicant of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

LPA reviewed with applicant the LIC 311A, Records To Be Maintained At The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.

Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform.

An exit interview was conducted with the above items discussed and a copy of this report was provided to the Applicants, Arshaluys Indzhyn, Mariam Khachatryan, and Director, Jessica Torres. Final license determination will be made upon review by the Licensing Program Manager.