197494698-1-27-2025-58-CC-SGAN-DDBS5X-20250127123503

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197494698
Report Date: 01/27/2025
Date Signed: 01/27/2025 12:35:11 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/27/2025 12:35 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
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME:	HARMON OAKS NOHO WEST		FACILITY NUMBER:	197494698
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	MARIYA KUPCHYAN		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	12527-12533 VANOWEN ST.		TELEPHONE:	(818) 386-8409
CITY:	NORTH HOLLYWOOD	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91605
CAPACITY: 80	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 68	CENSUS: 62	DATE:	01/27/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	09:15 AM
MET WITH:	Mariya Kupchyan, Director/Owner		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	12:45 PM

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On 01/27/2025 at 7:20 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Silva Garibyan conducted an unannounced Required - 3 Year inspection visit. LPA met with Mariya Kupchyan, Director/Owner and toured the facility. Facility is currently licensed for a capacity of 80 children. LPA observed 49 preschool children, eight preschool teachers, 13 toddlers, and three toddler teachers present at the time of the visit. Sign in/out sheet confirmed this to be accurate. The facility is using ProCare app for sign in / out of children. LPA observed a parent using a QRS scan on their phone during drop off. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision of a teacher at all times. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. A walk through of the classrooms was conducted. The facility consists of two buildings ( dual address) with a total of four classrooms. The first building (12531 Vanowen street) houses only one classroom (Pre-K, Blossoms), one children's bathroom, and one staff bathroom . The second building (12527 Vanowen Street) houses three classrooms ( Bloomers, Sprouts, and Seedlets/Toddlers). two children's bathrooms, and two staff bathrooms. All classrooms open to the same outdoor area. Facility was observed with one parking area. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. The facility operates from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. A walk through of the classrooms was conducted, the classrooms were found to be clean and free from any potential hazards. Furniture was found to be in good repair and age appropriate. There is adequate heating, lighting and ventilation. Isolation area for sick students is in the Director’s office. LPA observed adequate arrangements for isolation and care of ill children. The bathroom and toileting areas were inspected, LPA observed toilets and sinks to accommodate the facility’s capacity. Facility is equipped with six toilets and 15 sinks. Toilets flush properly, toilet and sinks are reachable by the children in care. The bathroom has adequate toilet paper and paper towels available. LPA observed the hot water to be turned off. The bathrooms were found to be clean. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Page 1 of 4

SUPERVISORS NAME: Betty Bell
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Silva Garibyan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/27/2025

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/27/2025

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: HARMON OAKS NOHO WEST	FACILITY NUMBER: 197494698
	VISIT DATE: 01/27/2025

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There are 2 play yards; the front yard is used for preschool children and the rear yard is designated for toddlers. Both areas were observed to be free of debris. There are areas for shade and rest on both yards. Drinking water is available. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. Playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. LPA observed the areas around and under high climbing equipment and slide to be with wood chips. The toddler outdoor area located behind Toddler room with access from the toddler room.
Facility provides am and pm snacks and children bring lunch from home. The facility does not have a kitchen. Bloomers room was observed with a counter area used for preparation of snack. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. LPA observed water pitcher and dispensers in all classrooms and in all play areas.

Prescription and non-prescription medication is administered by the director, who documents the date, time and dosage onto a log. Medications are stored securely and inaccessible to children in the director's office which has a refrigerator if needed.

The facility is equipped with a working smoke/Carbon Monoxide detectors. LPA observed three fire extinguishers (3A 40BC) located throughout the facility with service date of 07/26/2024. First Aid Kit was observed to be complete. Fire Drill log was observed to be complete and current.

The facility has sufficient cots for napping. Each cot is occupied by only one child at time. CPR, Pediatric First Aid (completed on 10/23/2023), and Mandated Reporter Training certificates ( completed on 09/04/2024) were observed to be current. The name of the child care center director or fully qualified teacher designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete. LPA reviewed a sample of children files and observed files were complete (sleep logs on files for toddlers under 2 years). The children's roster was available and current.

LPA Garibyan observed the following postings located in room 4 and office area near room 2. The license, LIC 613A (9/96), the PUB 393 (8/02), Child Care Center Notification of Parents' Rights Poster, LIC 610 Emergency Disaster Plan with the telephone number of the local health department, information on child passenger restraint systems, and a contingency plan for action during fires, floods and earthquakes.

Menu is in writing and posted at least one week in advance in Bloomers room and in the office. Per Director menus are provided to families with the monthly newsletters and within enrollment packet. LPA advised copies of the menus as served shall be dated and kept on file for at least 30 days. Page 2 of 4

SUPERVISORS NAME: Betty Bell
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Silva Garibyan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/27/2025

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/27/2025

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: HARMON OAKS NOHO WEST	FACILITY NUMBER: 197494698
	VISIT DATE: 01/27/2025

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LPA advised each licensee shall have a disaster and mass casualty plan of action.

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.

Director 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.
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.
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 outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

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 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/.
Director 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.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Betty Bell
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Silva Garibyan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/27/2025

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/27/2025

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: HARMON OAKS NOHO WEST	FACILITY NUMBER: 197494698
	VISIT DATE: 01/27/2025

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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.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Mariya Kupchyan, Director/Owner.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Betty Bell
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Silva Garibyan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/27/2025

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/27/2025

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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