Inspection visit

Routine inspectionNovember 22, 2022

C & E MERDINIAN ARMENIAN EVANGELICAL SCHOOLLicense 1974012623 citations on this visit

3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 11/22/2022 7:39 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Denise Miranda conducted a continuation visit for the purpose of completing the required - 1 year inspection. LPA met with Dr. Souzy Ohanian, Principal and informed the purpose of this visit. Facility does not a Director since 08/2022. LPA was guided and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. Days and hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM \342\200\223 3:30 PM. LPA observed 49 children with 7 Staff. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. LPA observed 4 licensed preschool classrooms on the premises. LPA reviewed a sample of children\342\200\231s files and observed files were not complete. LPA reviewed Staff files Prior to working or volunteering in a licensed child care facility, all individuals subject to a criminal record review have received a criminal record clearance or exemption. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were not complete. LPA obtained a copy of Sign in and Out dated today and LIC500 Personnel Records. During this inspection, LPA observed that Facility removed all poisons (such as Clorox, lotions and other products) that were accessible to the children in care in classrooms. LPA observed that Facility keep all these products inside of cabinets (top cabinets), making them inaccessible to the children in care. Plan of correction letter was provided during this inspection. Staff interview conducted and documented at 10:19AM. On 11/16/2022 and 11/22/2022, LPA advised and provided consultation to the Administrator and Principal to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov . On 11/17/2022 LPA sent an email and provided a copy of the Effects of Lead Exposure form during the inspection and discussed the following Provider Information Notices (PINs) Required Lead Testing: PIN 20-01 CCP Effects of Lead Exposure, and Guardian User Account Access - PIN 20-20-CCLD. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiency is being cited: (see next page, LIC809 D). Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided, along with copy of the report, and appeal rights and required to be posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted, appeal rights were explained, and report was reviewed with Principal Dr. Souzy Ogahian .

Citations

3 citations recorded^*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

101216(g)(1)Type B
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 6 of the 7 staff file reviewed, facility was unable to produce copy of the health screening with tb test results which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
101220(a)Type B
CHILD'S MEDICAL ASSESSMENTS
Based on observation,interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 files reviewed, 5 children do not have the medical assessment of the child on file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions
Based on observation, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above of 7 staff do not have immunization record availalble, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the November 22, 2022 inspection of C & E MERDINIAN ARMENIAN EVANGELICAL SCHOOL?

This was a inspection inspection of C & E MERDINIAN ARMENIAN EVANGELICAL SCHOOL on November 22, 2022. 3 citations were issued: 3 Type B.

Were any citations issued to C & E MERDINIAN ARMENIAN EVANGELICAL SCHOOL on November 22, 2022?

Yes, 3 citations were issued (0 Type A, 3 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 6 of the ..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a inspection inspection. inspection inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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Routine inspection·November 22, 2022