Routine inspection·December 8, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Anomeh Eivazian conducted an unannounced annual inspection on 12/08/25 at 11:15 AM. LPA met with Marine Arabajyan, director and Taleen Sarian, assistant director. LPA provided director with a copy of the Entrance Checklist for Child Care Centers form (LIC 125). Director and assistant director guided LPA on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool program with toddler option and Infant program. The preschool, Toddler and Infant programs operate Monday \342\200\223 Friday from 7:30 AM \342\200\223 5:30 PM. Per director, preschool and toddler parents enter the facility through the main entrance by using key fob and infant parents enter the facility through the side gate which is located in the parking lot, use the door bell and infant classroom teachers let them in. The preschool program consists of three classrooms, Red classroom (2.5-3 years old), Blue classroom (3-4 years old), and TK/Green (4-5 years old), Toddler option program consists of two classrooms, Yellow 1 and Yellow 2 (18-36 months old), Infant program consists of one classroom, Orange classroom (months old-24 months old). There are waivers on file to use the bathroom shared on staggered schedule among preschoolers and toddlers, and staggered use of infant outdoor yard among infants and toddlers, and no more than 11 toddlers at one time on the outdoor play yard. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. Upon arrival, the following staff were present during this inspection; Preschool Program: Red classroom: 4 preschoolers with 1 staff in the classroom, Blue classroom: 6 preschoolers with 1 staff in the classroom and TK classroom: 6 preschoolers with 1 staff in the classroom. Toddler program: Yellow 1 classroom: 3 toddlers with 1 staff playing outside and Yellow 2 classrooms: 4 toddlers with 1 staff inside the classroom. Infant program, 5 infants with 3 staff in the classroom, three infants playing in the classroom and two infants napping in the nap area. All children were observed to be under visual supervision of a teacher at all times. The following was observed during the tour of the facility: REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE 1 OF 6 PHYSICAL PLANT LPA observed the facility to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair. Per director, cleaning crew clean the facility daily after hours. Furniture and equipment was inspected for age appropriateness and good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All indoor classrooms were inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Children have their own cubby to store their belongings in each classroom. Per director, parents take Linens home each week on Friday or as needed and return it on Monday. Napping equipment (cots) were observed to be stored in each classroom. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair in all restrooms. General sanitation was observed. Drinking water was available to children via a filtered water jugs with children personal water bottle. LPA observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. Per director, there are no bodies of water or weapons on the property and LPA did not observe any. LPA observed programs are separated physically indoor and outdoor. Assistant director tested the carbon monoxide detectors in the preschool classroom. It sounded off the alarms and heard by LPA to be functional. All required licensing documents were observed posted near the entrance to the facility. There are first aid supplies available in each classroom, kids bathroom and on each outdoor playarea. In Infant program, highchairs and feeding tables have broad-based legs, plastic seats are in good repair and trays lock onto chairs. Highchairs are made of washable, moisture-resistant material. Changing table in infant classroom have at least 1\342\200\235 padding covered with moisture-resistant, washable material. Sides of the changing table are at least 3\342\200\235 high and the changing table is within arm\342\200\231s reach of a portable sink. Diapering sink is not used for meal preparation or dishwashing. Cribs meet regulatory requirements. LPA observed 7 cribs and 2 playpens available within the Infant classroom. Crib area is separated from activity space by being located in a separate side room with a portable plastic divider. This barrier is at least four feet high, made of sound absorbing material and allows for supervision of napping children. Sleep logs are kept in the infant classroom. Needs and Services Plans and Sleep Plans are kept in the infant classroom. LPA observed a total of (1) sinks available for infant children\342\200\231s use. The toddler program does not have its own separate designated restroom. LPA did observed (1) sink located within the toddler classroom. LPA observed a total of 6 sinks and 5 toilets available for preschool children\342\200\231s use. There is a separate staff restroom equipped with a toilet and a sink. The isolation area for children who are ill will be the staff restroom. REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE 2 OF 6 The facility provide AM/PM snacks. Lunch is brought into the facility already prepared by a third-party food vendor called Ceibo or children can bring lunch from home. There is a kitchen prep area located near the preschool classroom. The kitchen area includes a refrigerator, sink, microwave, and food prep countertop. The kitchen prep area was observed to be free of hazards. Per director there are four microwaves in each classroom. The kitchen and food storage areas were observed free of rodents and/or vermin. Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids or solid waste bags shall be discarded immediately after each meal. Menus are posted one week in advance where it is visible by the child's authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days are available upon request. Snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity and appropriateness to children in care. The facility currently has a (2) fully fenced playground area: Infant/ Toddler yard and Preschool yard. The fencing surrounding the playground area is made of wrought iron fencing which was observed to be at least four feet high. Outdoor playground equipment is in a 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. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with rubber cushioning material that absorbs a fall; climbing apparatuses in preschool outdoor yard is single level only. There is adequate shade in the play yard. Shade is provided via fixed shade structure. Availability of outdoor drinking water was observed. Per director, children use their water bottles during outdoor playtime and LPA observed children water bottles outdoor during this inspection. LPA advised that no children shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time. FACILITY RECORDS Director, Marine Arabajyan 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. REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE 3 OF 6 Children\342\200\231s Records were reviewed for completeness; Inspection of required forms was made and documented on the LIC 857. There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. LPA also reviewed staff records. The review of Staff records was documented on the LIC 859. Three out of six staff did not have proof of immunization against measles on file and one out of six staff did not have proof of immunization against pertussis on file. Staff present had proof of the AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate on file. All staff have been given on the-job training sanitation principles, housekeeping, including universal health precautions. Children's roster was reviewed and is current. Per director, Preschool and Toddler children signed in and out at their designated entrance with the ProCare App. Infant children signed in and out their designated entrance using paper sign-in sheets. During this inspection 28 children were present, and all 28 children were singed in. Disaster drill log was available, last drill was conducted on 11/17/25. The facility is in compliance with the staff-infant ratios required in 101416.5 (a) - (e). A fully qualified teacher is directly supervising no more than 12 infants. Each aide is responsible for the direct care and supervision of a group of no more than four infants. Individual Feeding Plans are on file in a binder and kept in the classrooms for each infant that meets the requirements of 101427 (b)(1) - (5). Infant Needs and Services Plan are on file for each infant that meets the requirements of 101419.2 (a)-(b) and 101419.3 (a). Teachers present have proof of the required infant units on file and meet the qualification requirements of 101416.2 (a), (b), (c) and (g). According to director, medication is only administered to a preschool and toddler child when accompanied with a doctor's note and is stored in the child\342\200\231s classroom. The facility was observed to be equipped with an isolation area for any child who becomes ill and it is located in the staff office. The ill child will use the staff restroom during isolation which is disinfected immediately after use per Site Supervisor. Medication: This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, 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-care-centers/ . REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE 4 OF 6 LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with director 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 director 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. 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 as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1597.16 . 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 to the Written Directives (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP . LPA referred director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-informatin ) Facility completed testing 05/2022 and no lead exceedance and has provided a copy of External Water Sampler Certification Form, LIC 9275 and labeled facility sketch. LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov . REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE 5 OF 6 The deficiencies listed on the following pages were observed by the LPA and are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Please see attached LIC 809D for deficiencies that are being cited and need to be cleared to protect the children\342\200\231s health & safety. Director, Marine Arabajyan 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. 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 . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director, Marine Arabajyana and Taleen Sarian, assistant director. END OF REPORT PAGE 6 OF 6