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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198021801
Report Date: 09/09/2025
Date Signed: 09/09/2025 03:21:26 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/09/2025 03:21 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:BUSY MIND, THEFACILITY NUMBER:
198021801
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		TALIN E. & ALIN M.FACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:4460 OAKWOOD AVETELEPHONE:
(818) 653-9577
CITY:LA CANADASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91011
CAPACITY: 45TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 0CENSUS: 0DATE:
09/09/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
01:00 PM
MET WITH:Talin ElmedijianTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:35 PM
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On 9/09/2025 at 1:10 pm, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Crystal Green and Shushanik Safaryan conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection for a Change of Location. Upon arrival, LPA met with Applicant Representative, Talin Elmedjian. The Applicant, The Busy Mind, LLC., has requested to relocate the preschool program children from The Busy Mind (198021465) located at 3847 Foothill Blvd., La Crescenta, CA 91214. The Applicant is requesting to be licensed for 45 preschoolers ages 2 to 5 years old in classrooms 1, 2, and 3. This will operate Monday to Friday from 8:30am – 4:00pm.

All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. This location has a 2nd floor, which includes the Director office, staff restroom, and additional storage room. LPA informed applicant representative that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities. A fully equipped first aid kit is located in within each classroom. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site located throughout the facility. All required licensing documents were observed posted outside of classroom 3. Children will be signed in and out at the entrance of classroom 3.

LPA continued to tour the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity space. Total indoor activity space measured 1,399.86 square footage, which can only accommodate 40 children. LPA observed all indoor activity spaces to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Drinking water will be available in the classrooms via water bottles. LPA 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 09/04/2025 by the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Cuddy
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Crystal Green
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/09/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/09/2025
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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: BUSY MIND, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198021801
VISIT DATE: 09/09/2025
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LPA observed a total of 3 sinks and 3 toilets available for children’s use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 45 children. There is a separate staff restroom equipped with a toilet and a sink located on the 2nd floor. The isolation area for children who are ill will be the located on the 2nd floor next to the Director office.

Parents will provide their child’s lunch. The Facility will provide AM and PM snacks.
There is a kitchen on site which contains a sink, prep counter, and refrigerator. There is a separate staff restroom equipped with a toilet and a sink. The isolation area for children who are ill will be the director’s office. Children who are ill will use the staff restroom located on the 2nd floor.

The facility has a fully fenced playground area. Fencing is made of concrete brick wall which was observed to be at least four feet high. LPA obtained measurements of the outdoor yard which calculated to be 2,892.16 square footage, which can only accommodate the capacity of 38 children at one time. Per Applicant Representative, a waiver will be requested to obtain the capacity of 40 children. A playground waiver to share the playground at different times in the AM and PM due to limited square footage shall be submitted and approved prior to licensure.

Shade is provided via shade tree and fixed shade structure. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the main playground area. Drinking water is available via bottled water. LPA 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.

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). Per Applicant Representative, food will not be prepared on site, and the facility does not plan to provide snacks that require rinsing until lead testing has been completed.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Cuddy
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Crystal Green
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/09/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/09/2025
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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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: BUSY MIND, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198021801
VISIT DATE: 09/09/2025
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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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated 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

LPAs discussed with the applicant representative the LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained at The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.

Applicant Representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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.

Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communications.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Cuddy
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Crystal Green
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/09/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/09/2025
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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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: BUSY MIND, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198021801
VISIT DATE: 09/09/2025
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During this inspection, Licensing staff obtained pictures of the outdoor play area to include with the applicant’s outdoor waiver request to obtain the requested capacity. The Applicant Representative, Talin Elemedjian, was informed that the waiver request will be reviewed by the Regional Office for final approval.

No corrections are needed. Based on the measurements obtained during this inspection, a license will be issued for (40) children from ages 2 to 5 years old in classrooms 1, 2, and 3 will be granted upon a final file review and final approval of the outdoor waiver request.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Applicant Representative, Talin Elemedjian.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Cuddy
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Crystal Green
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/09/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/09/2025
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