Pre-licensing visit·October 25, 2023

On 10/25/2023, Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Rita Ramos and Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Maria Rendon arrived at Hrashq Preschool located at 906 S Main St. Burbank CA 91506. The purpose of the visit is an announced pre-licensing inspection at the facility to insure that health, safety and personal rights as required by Title 22 and Health and Safety Regulations governing California Child Care Centers are being met. This is an application for 65 children ages 2 years of age until entry into kindergarten. This program will operate Monday \342\200\223 Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Fire clearance was approved on 7/11/23. LPM and LPA met with Applicant Greta Paronyan and Gor Kirakosyan (applicant\342\200\231s son) who assisted LPM and LPA with touring the facility. During the tour LPM and LPA observed 2 entrances to the facility. The main entrance is located on Main Street. The second entrance is on the side of the facility located on Valencia Ave. Applicant states that parents will enter through the side entrance in which parents will be buzzed in. This is a proposed Pre-School Program which consists of 05 classrooms; Yellow Room, Purple Room, Red Room, Green Room and Blue Room. All areas identified on the facility sketch were toured both indoors and outdoors; measurements were taken. During the inspection LPM and LPA advised applicant to revise sketch to indicate classroom names and office area. The office area will be located between Red Room and Green Room. Per Applicant Sign-In and Sign-Out sheets will be located in each classroom and a health check will be conducted prior to children signing in on a daily basis. pg 1 of 6 LPM and LPA observed drinking water dispensers in each classroom. LPM and LPA advised applicant that the water cooler cords for each of the dispensers should be inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Children have their own cubby to store their belongings. Linen will be taken home each week to be washed. Napping equipment (cots) were observed to be stored and stacked in each classroom. Children will have access to 06 sinks and 06 toilets. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair in all restrooms. LPM and LPA observed that facility does have a carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector, and a serviced fire extinguisher . Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that are dangerous to children, will be inaccessible to children and stored in the kitchen under the sink. Applicant states that no poison will not be stored on the premises. This facility will provide an AM snack, lunch, and dinner. LPM and LPA observed a weekly menu posted in the classrooms. All kitchen areas/food preparation areas and food storage areas were observed to be clean and are free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. Trash cans used to discard food shall have tight fitting lids. The facility was observed to be free of flies and rodents. During the tour of the outdoor area LPM and LPA observed a ramp that zig zags on the side entrance located on Valencia Ave. The zig zag ramp has railings. The ramp goes down from the outdoor area and the ramp goes up from the entrance. LPM and LPA observed the ramp located on the side of playground area to be 2 feet and 10 inches tall. LPM and LPA advised any fencing or any barrier should be at least 4 feet tall. LPM and LPA further observed that if a child leans, stands, or climbs on the 2ft 10 inch rail they would have a 4ft 9in fall on the opposite side because the ramp goes down making the ramp area uneven to the rest of the floor area in the outdoor yard. In addition, LPM and LPA observed that the 2ft 10in railing has a 5-6 inch gap and not completely attached to the rest of the railing which can also be a hazard because a child can attempt to squeeze through. On the bottom part of the railing, LPM and LPA observed that there is a 4 inch gap pg 2 of 6 between the railing and the concrete ground which can also pose a hazard if a child were to place their foot or leg through and get stuck. When inspecting the outdoor playground equipment, LPM and LPA observed that the play structure has several spiders, spider webs, and other small insects. LPM and LPA advised applicant to clean and hose the play structure. The play structure is surrounded by padding to prevent or cushion a fall and the ground was observed to be free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. LPA Rendon advised applicant that the children need to be within the direct care and supervision, including visual supervision of the teacher(s) at all times. There is adequate shade in the play yard. Applicant states portable water dispenser will be available to children in the outdoor area. There are no bodies of water on the premises. Applicant states there are no weapons on the premises. Currently applicants state that if medication is administered, medication will be stored in the office where it is inaccessible to children in care. First aid kits are available in each classroom and were observed to contain the required first-aid supplies, except for tweezers. Per applicant, the blue room will be used as an ill/isolation area. LPM and LPA did not observe the blue room to have a mat or cot for an ill child to use. The blue room is located next to a staff restroom in which applicant states an ill child can have access to. Per Applicant, an accordion partition/wall will be installed to separate and isolate any ill child if necessary. Applicant was reminded that smoking is prohibited on the premises of a child care center as specified in the Health and Safety Code Section 1596.846(b) and (c). 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, 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. pg 3 of 6 Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. 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, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm 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 platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant Greta Paronyan 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, licensee, or 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. On this date, 05/02/2023, the California Attorney General - Megan\342\200\231s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility addresses. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ. Applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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. pg 4 of 6 LPA reviewed with applicant the LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained At The Facility, for child\342\200\231s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. Items discussed during this visit: I. Refused Entry to a Facility or Any Part of a Facility is a violation of Section 1596.852, 1596.853 or 1597.09. Regulations 101238 (g) (2), The Presence of an Excluded Individual, Fire Clearance Violations, Accessible Bodies of Water, Accessible Firearms, Ammunition or Both. II. Breakfast/Lunch/Snack Menus: Menus are required to be posted one week in advance where it is visible by the child's authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days must also be available upon request. III. Current Children\342\200\231s Roster: Each child day care facility shall maintain a current roster of children who are provided care in the facility. The roster shall include the name, address, and daytime telephone number of the child's parent or guardian, and the name and telephone number of the child's physician. This roster shall be available to the licensing agency upon request. IV. Pediatric First Aid and CPR: At least one person trained in Pediatric First Aid and CPR must be present. Per applicant, Teacher\342\200\231s will have a copy of their teacher permit available. V. Designated Staff: The name of the child care center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director's absence must be on file. VI. Qualifications: Educational background, training, and/or experience for each staff present must be available for review. Per applicant, Teacher\342\200\231s will have a copy of their teacher permit available. VII. Children\342\200\231s Records: must be available for review; including but not limited to, the following: Name, address and telephone number of the child's authorized representative and of relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child if the authorized representative cannot be reached when necessary. VIII. Immunization Requirements : Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. IX. AB1207: The following was discussed: As of January 1, 2018, Health & Safety Code 1596.8662 requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. New employees shall have 90 days from date of employment to complete training as required. The training may be met by using the Department\342\200\231s Office of Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP) online training modules at : http://www.mandatedreporterca.com/ pg 5 of 6 Liability insurance was also discussed. LPAs advised that forms, regulations and quarterly updates can be accessed on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov . Based on measurements taken during today\342\200\231s visit the facility has space for 52 children indoors. Applicant had requested a capacity of 65, however, the capacity will be for 52. Blue Room: 6 children Yellow Room: 15 children Purple Room: 10 children Red Room: 8 children Green Room: 13 children Prior to Licensing and final review of application, the following items are to be corrected and in compliance with Title 22, California Code of Regulations: 1. Railing located in the outdoor area needs to be 4 feet tall. 2. The corridor area that is located between the green room and the red room needs to be set-up as the office. 3. The isolation area needs to have a mat/cot and the accordion wall. 4. Outdoor play structure needs to be cleaned and free of spiders, spider webs, and insects. 5. The first-aid kit needs to have tweezers. 6. Applicant provided an updated sketch during the inspection. 7. Applicant provided an updated LIC 200A during the inspection. 8. Facility needs to add a functional telephone at the facility. The above items are due on or before 11/27/2023 An exit interview was conducted with the above items discussed and this report was provided to the applicant Greta Paronyan. Final license determination will be made upon review by the Licensing Program Manager. pg 6 out 6