Pre-licensing visit·April 11, 2024

On 4/11/2024, at 9:24AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joe Katrdzhyan conducted an announced follow up Pre-Licensing Inspection. The purpose of this visit is to ensure the corrections requested during the initial Pre-Licensing Inspection (conducted on 4/4/24) had been completed by the Applicant. This is a change of location for a Large Family Child Care Home, for a Capacity of 14 children - ages 2 years of age to 12 years of age. The family child care home will operate Monday through Sunday, 8AM to 12AM. Upon arrival, LPA met with Applicant / Lusine Baghdasaryan, who guided LPA on a tour of the inside and outside of the home. LPAs observed no children in care. At the time of visit, the applicant confirmed that she is not currently residing in the home until the application is approved. Applicant is currently licensed and is residing in Van Nuys, CA (#197494030). During the initial Pre-licensing inspection, corrections were requested on the items listed below; \302\267 The fireplace will be screened to prevent access by children. \302\267 The kitchen is off-limits and will be made inaccessible by a baby gate. \302\267 The grass area will be made off limits with the use of a removable gate. \302\267 Applicant will remove the bricks and wooden stakes located in the back yard and submit proof of correction. \302\267 Applicant will purchase lamps for bedrooms 1 and 2, as the rooms currently have no lighting. \302\267 Applicant will purchase a safety mechanism/lock for the shed located in the back yard and submit proof of correction. \302\267 Applicant will submit proof of completion for preventative health practices course including Childhood Nutrition and Lead Exposure. (Health & Safety Training, 8 hours / includes 1-hour Nutrition Training & 1-hour Lead Training) \302\267 Applicant will submit a declaration stating that a cell phone with active service will be maintained in the home and be the main contact number while children are in care. \302\267 Applicant will cover the water outlets that protrude from the wall located in the outdoor play area accessible to children, to prevent injuries. During today's visit, LPA confirmed all corrections had been completed by the Applicant. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was issued to the Applicant / Lusine Baghdasaryan. Final license determination will be made upon review by the Licensing Program Manager.