Pre-licensing visit·May 20, 2025

On 5/20/2025 at 10:00 am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Crystal Green and Kamile Martin conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection for a New License. Upon arrival, LPAs met with Applicant Representative, Ani Saghatelyan. Applicant, ABC Academy USA, is requesting to be licensed for 57 preschoolers 2 to 6 years in classrooms A, B, and C. Hours of operation will be Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm. This facility was observed to be located on the premises of Eagle Rock Lutheran Church. The areas designated for the preschool program was observed to be separated both indoors and outdoors. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPAs informed Applicant Representative that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities. When medications are on site, Applicant Representative stated that they will be in a higher cabinet located in the Directors office. A fully equipped first aid kit is located within the classroom. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site located within the classroom. All required licensing documents were observed posted near the entrance of the facility. Children will be signed in and out at the front entrance of the facility using the Brightwheel Application. LPAs continued to tour the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity space. Total indoor activity space measured 2,027.90 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 57 Children. LPAs observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Per Applicant Representative, the cots will be stored within the Director office and brought out to each classroom using a cot rolling device. Page 2: Drinking water will be available to children using a filtered water dispenser. LPAs observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. Fire clearance was granted on 04/16/2025 by Los Angeles Fire Department. LPAs observed a total of 6 sinks and 4 toilets available for children\342\200\231s use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 57 children. There is a separate staff restroom equipped with a toilet and a sink located within the Directors Office. The isolation area for children who are ill will be the Director\342\200\231s Office. Facility will provide Snacks and Lunch to the children enrolled. Per Applicant Representative, food will be prepared at another licensed facility operated by the Applicant and brought into the facility using a food warmer trays. The facility currently has a (2) fully fenced playground area: (Yard 1 and Yard 2). Fencing in Yard 1 was observed to be made of concrete wall, which was observed to be at least four feet high. Fencing in Yard 2 was observed to be made of a Cletha Flowering Scrub, which was observed to be at least four feet high. LPAs observed the flowers on the Cletha to be in full bloom which attracted several small bees surrounding the scrub in Yard 2. This can be a potential hazard to children. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space is 4,519.17 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. Shade is provided via the building fixed shade structure. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is a climbing structure on the playground for children ages 2 to 5 years old which is properly anchored. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climber provided by outdoor cushioning material. Drinking water is available via child\342\200\231s personal drinking bottle. LPAs observed all hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children. Applicant Representative was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing. Page 3: For childcare 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). Applicant representative 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. This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. A 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 . Applicant representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. The following corrections are needed prior to the issuance of the license: Applicant will need to submit proof of the Clethra Flowering Scrubs located in Yard 2 to be pruned to prevent small bees. Applicant will need to submit proof of installing a gate barrier in Yard 2. Applicant will need to submit proof of an installed barrier placed at the bottom of the stairwell located next to the children restroom. Applicant Representative, Ani Saghatelyan understands that all proof of corrections must be provided to the Department prior to the issuance of the licensee. Once all corrections are received and reviewed a license will be issued for 57 children from ages 2 to 6 years old in classrooms A, B, and C. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Applicant Representative, Ani Saghatelyan.