Routine inspection·April 8, 2025

On 04/08/2025 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Julio Rodriguez and Miguel Herrera, conducted an unannounced Annual Random Inspection for the preschool license. LPA met with Principal Nayree Shishmanian and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. The facility consists of 3 preschool classrooms. This program will operate on a year-round schedule Monday through Friday, 8:15am to 3:15pm; Preschool aftercare consist of 3:15pm to 5:30pm. All poisons are kept in a locked storage area. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. LPA observed unsecured restroom cabinet with cleaning items in the Pre-K Advance classroom. Cabinet was immediately secured with child lock and facility representative was advised to keep cleaning items inaccessible to children. Other disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and hazardous items were observed to be made inaccessible to children in care. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. The facility has a current waiver on file for an armed security guard and facility representative understands the waiver conditions granted. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. All toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. LPA observed the front door to classroom 9 would not shut properly. Facility representative stated the door is being repaired and a work order had already been placed for the repair. Continued on 809-C . Playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. Outdoor area has large shade structure with cushioned poles. Area is surrounded and secured by a fence. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Drinking water is provided by personal water bottles, water dispenser, and disposable cups. This facility does provide breakfast, lunch and snacks to children. Food is prepared on site and children also bring their own lunches. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities. The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility meets teacher-child ratios. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed that one of six children files reviewed did not have immunization records, and another two children files reviewed were missing LIC 627 medical consent form and LIC 613A personal rights form. Facility representative was advised to obtain immunization records and have parent complete missing forms to place in children’s file. All other files observed were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed that 4 out of 7 staff members were either missing immunization records or had incomplete immunization records on file. Facility representative was advised to obtain records and submit proof to community care licensing. All other staff files reviewed were complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training. LPA discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to resources such as forms, regulations Provider Information Notices (PINs), and Quarterly Updates. Continued on 809-C. LPA discussed Reporting Requirements as outlined in the regulations (Section 101212). Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. This facility has provided evidence that their one outlet has been tested and has no exceedances. LPA discussed safe sleep regulations with facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed facility representative 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. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-carecenters/ . Facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Continued to 809-C. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility representative Nayree Shishmanian Appeal rights were provided. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1 of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiency is being cited: (see next page). 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.