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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191203519
Report Date: 05/22/2025
Date Signed: 05/22/2025 02:52:53 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:ST MARY'S ARMENIAN SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
191203519
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:
AVANESSIAN, LORETTEFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1200 E CARLTON DRIVETELEPHONE:
(818) 240-7030
CITY:GLENDALESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91205
CAPACITY: 200TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 200CENSUS: 190DATE:
05/22/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:15 AM
MET WITH:Lorette Avanessian, DirectorTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:10 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Anomeh Eivazian conducted an unannounced required -3 year inspection on 05/22/25 at 11:15 AM. LPA met with Lorette Avanessian, Director. LPA provided Lorette Avanessian with a copy of the Entrance Checklist for Child Care Centers form (LIC 125). Director guided LPA on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool program which consists of 10 classrooms, Pink 1 and Pink 2 (2.5- 3 years old), Purple 1, Purple 2, and Purple 3 (3-4 years old), Blue 1, Blue 2, and Blue 3 (4-5 years old), Kindergarten 1 and Kindergarten 2, Library, and Auditorium/multi purpose room. Facility operation hours are from Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. There is one main entrance which leads to the yard. Per director a security guard is by the gate all day long.

All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. Upon arrival, the following staff were present during this inspection; Preschool Room: Pink 1: 17 preschoolers with 4 staff, Pink 2: 14 preschoolers with 4 staff, Purple 1: 13 preschoolers with 2 staff, Purple 2: 20 preschoolers with 3 staff, Purple 3: 19 preschoolers with 4 staff, Blue 1: 19 preschoolers with 3 staff, Blue 2: 20 preschoolers with 3 staff, Blue 3: 19 preschoolers with 3 staff, Kindergarten 1: 25 children with 4 staff, and Kindergarten 2: 24 children with 4 children. The facility was observed to be within the license capacity and limitations. Staff names were recorded. 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:

PHYSICAL PLANT
LPA observed the facility to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair. Per director, facility genitors 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. All materials accessible to children were observed to be toxic-free.
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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Christina Gabelman
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Anomeh Eivazian
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/22/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/22/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: ST MARY'S ARMENIAN SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 191203519
VISIT DATE: 05/22/2025
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Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Children have their own cubby to store their belongings. 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. Availability of indoor drinking water was observed in the classroom. Per director, children use their water bottles and water pitchers and disposable cups indoor. LPA observed children water bottles, water pitchers and disposable cups in all classrooms.

Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication, and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Per director, there are no poisons stored at the facility. Director tested the carbon monoxide detectors in the Pink 1 classroom. It sounded off the alarms and heard by LPA to be functional. LPA observed carbon monoxide detector in each classroom. LPA observed required posting information were posted in each classroom and in the main office. LPA observed serviced and current Fire Extinguishers in each classroom.

All kitchen areas/food preparation areas and food storage areas are kept clean and are free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids or solid waste bags shall be discarded immediately after each meal.

Outdoor playground equipment is in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Kindergartners have separated outdoor playarea. There are four sand boxes on the premises. Per director, staff cover each sand box in the afternoon, and racked it in the morning before children use. 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 grass cushioning material that absorbs a fall; climbing apparatuses are single level only. There is adequate shade in the play yard. Availability of outdoor drinking water was observed. Per director children use water bottles, disposable cups, and water pictures during outdoor playtime. There is a waiver on file to allow up to 195 children at a time on the playground. Per director, classrooms use the outdoor playarea on a staggered schedule. LPA advised that no children shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time.

The Director states that there are no bodies of water on the premises and LPA did not observe any bodies of water during this inspection. Director states there are no weapons or firearms on the premises.
LPA observed two fish tanks, one with fishes and one with one turtle in Blue 1 classroom.
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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Christina Gabelman
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Anomeh Eivazian
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/22/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/22/2025
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: ST MARY'S ARMENIAN SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 191203519
VISIT DATE: 05/22/2025
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FACILITY RECORDS
Director, Lorette Avanessian was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

12 Children’s 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 8 staff records. The review of Staff records was documented on the LIC 859. Staff present had proof of the AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate on file. Staff present had proof against TB, measles, pertussis, and influenza. All staff have been given on the-job training sanitation principles, housekeeping, including universal health precautions. Per director, they do not provide transportation.

Children's roster was reviewed and is current. Per director, currently there are 200 children enrolled in the program. Sign in and out sheets were reviewed to ensure that the person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day. Per director, sign in/out sheet are placed outside by two entrance doors during pick up and drop off time. There are two entrance doors to the facility. One entrance door which leads to Pink, Purple, and Blue 3 groups, and main entrance which leads to Kindergarten, Blue 1, Blue 2 and office. During this inspection LPA observed sing in/out sheet in each classrooms. During this inspection 190 children were present, and all 190 children were singed in. Disaster drill log was available, last drill was conducted on 02/05/2025.

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. Preschoolers are provided breakfast, lunch, and a PM snack.

First Aid supplies were observed in each classroom in a cabinet and outside bathrooms in the cabeint. According to director, medication is only administered to a child when accompanied with a doctor's note and is stored in the child’s classroom. The facility was observed to be equipped with an isolation area for any child who becomes ill and it is located in the office. The ill child will use the staff restroom during isolation which is disinfected immediately after use per director.
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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Christina Gabelman
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Anomeh Eivazian
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/22/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/22/2025
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: ST MARY'S ARMENIAN SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 191203519
VISIT DATE: 05/22/2025
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Medication: This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (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. Plan of Operation for Incidental Medical Services on file, it was submitted on 01/11/2018. Per director, currently there are two children enrolled to administer IMS.

Analyst reviewed new Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, which requires the testing of water for lead in Child Care Centers (CCCs) with facility director during the inspection. Per AB 2370, all CCCs that are located in buildings constructed before January 1, 2010, must have their water tested and post the results by January 1, 2023, and every 5 years after the date of the first testing. Facility completed Water Lead Testing on 11/05/22.

LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process.
Licensee 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.
At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. Therefore, there are no citations being issued today.
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 the Director, Lorette Avanessian.
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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Christina Gabelman
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Anomeh Eivazian
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/22/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/22/2025
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