Routine inspection·July 2, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stephanie Li conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection due to an incident that occurred on 7/1/25 and was reported to the Department via phone call on 7/1/25. A risk assessment was conducted. LPA met with Owner Catherine Marcelline, to whom the reason for the visit was explained. Director guided LPA on a tour of the facility. There were 14 children present and 5 staff. The facility was observed to be operating within the license capacity limitations. On 7/1/2025, an unusual incident report was made to the Department regarding an incident with an employee that had to be terminated due to unusual and alarming behaviors. Employee was not complying with school policies and rules. Employee was creating an unwelcoming work environment with other teachers, accusing them of mistreating children. During todays visit, LPA interviewed director Gayane Andreasyan and Owner Catherine Marcelline. Employee was hired in 12/2024. At the beginning of her employment, teachers observed marijuana smell and reported it to the director and owner. Owner had a talk with her and they didn\342\200\231t notice the smell anymore. Employee was also observed by other teachers to request phone numbers of parents and stored it in her personal cell phone. Owner addressed the issue and reminded employee that use of personal cell phone during care hours was prohibited. Employee failed to follow school policies and was observed to drink hot beverages around toddlers and would take long phone calls while supervising the children. Per director and owner, she complained about doing the responsibilities to care for the toddlers and would leave to use the restroom often. Per Director, employee stated she always had to vomit. Per owner, employee accused another teacher of slamming a door on a child. Owner reviewed video footage of supposed incident and did not observe teacher slamming door on the child. Pg 1 of 2 Based on information obtained during this investigation, no follow up is necessary regarding the incident reported. No deficiencies are being cited at this time. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Owner Catherine Marcelline. pg 2 of 2