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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198014948
Report Date: 07/29/2024
Date Signed: 07/29/2024 03:37:18 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:KARA PRESCHOOL INC.FACILITY NUMBER:
198014948
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		KARINE VARDANYANFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:311-315 N. ISABEL STREETTELEPHONE:
(818) 243-0381
CITY:GLENDALESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91206
CAPACITY: 117TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 80CENSUS: 74DATE:
07/29/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RequiredUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
12:00 PM
MET WITH:Karine Vardanyan, DirectorTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:45 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Anomeh Eivazian conducted an unannounced Annual/Required inspection on 07/29/24 at 12:00 PM. LPA met with Karine Vardanyan, director. LPA provided Karine Vardanyan, director 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 7 classrooms; RM 2 A & B (2 years old) , RM 3 A & B ( 3 years old), and RM 4 A, B (4 years old), RM 4 C (5 years old). This facility is located on Christ Center Church property. This facility consists of two buildings and two outdoor playgrounds. Facility operation hours are from Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Facility provides care to children age 2 years old to entry to the first grade.

All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. Upon arrival, the following staff were present during this inspection; Room 2A: 12 preschoolers with 2 staff, RM 2B: 17 preschoolers with 3 staff, RM 3A: 10 preschoolers with 1 staff, RM 3B: 12 preschoolers with 1 staff, RM 4A and 4B: 23 preschoolers with 2 staff, RM 4C: No children were present. The facility was observed to be within the license capacity and limitations. 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. 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. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Children have their own cubby to store their belongings in each classroom. 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. Per director, cleaning crew clean the facility daily after school hours.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anomeh Eivazian
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/29/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/29/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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: KARA PRESCHOOL INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 198014948
VISIT DATE: 07/29/2024
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Children’s Records were reviewed for completeness; Inspection of required forms was made and documented on the LIC 857. LPA reviewed 10 children files and 2 children were missing physician report.

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. LPA reviewed 5 staff files and 3 staff did not have health screening LIC 503 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. 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. LPA observed sign in/out sheet was placed inside by main entrance hallway. During this inspection 74 children were present, and only 63 children were singed in. Disaster drill log was available, last drill was conducted on 06/19/24. LPA observed the Fire disaster drill log was posted on the board by main entrance.



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 (soup), and a PM snack (second lunch).

First Aid supplies were observed in each classroom in cabinet and in the office area. 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 staff office. The ill child will use the staff restroom during isolation which is disinfected immediately after use per director.

Medication: Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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)/ (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
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anomeh Eivazian
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/29/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/29/2024
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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: KARA PRESCHOOL INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 198014948
VISIT DATE: 07/29/2024
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Availability of indoor drinking water was observed in the classroom. LPA observed children use the filtered faucet water and disposable cups.

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. LPA observed carbon monoxide detectors in both buildings. Director tested the carbon monoxide detectors in each building located in the hallway. Both sounded off the alarms and heard by LPA to be functional. There are 2A 10 BC fire extinguishers in each building. It were serviced on 02/26/24 as read by LPA from service tag. LPA observed required posting information were posted in the hallway of entrance.

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. Kitchen is adjacent to RM 2A. 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.

There are two outdoor playgrounds on the premises. 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 wood chips 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. LPA observed water pitchers with disposable cups in both outdoor playground. 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.

FACILITY RECORDS
Director, Karine Vardanyan 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.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anomeh Eivazian
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/29/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/29/2024
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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: KARA PRESCHOOL INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 198014948
VISIT DATE: 07/29/2024
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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 09/16/23. Facility will submit LIC 9275, LIC 9276 and labeled facility sketch by 08/29/23.

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.

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’s health & safety.

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, Karine Vardanyan.


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SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anomeh Eivazian
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/29/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/29/2024
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Created By: Anomeh Eivazian On 07/29/2024 at 01:51 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: KARA PRESCHOOL INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 198014948

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/29/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101216(g)(2)
Personnel Requirements
(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following:

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on five staff file review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 5 staff, Staff#1, staff#2, and staff#3 did not have Health screening form on file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/29/2024
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Per director, staff#1, staff#2, and staff#3 will complete required Health Screening, LIC 503, by due date and copies will be submitted to LPA Eivazian via email.
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CCR
101220(a)
Child's Medical Assessments
(a) Prior to, or within 30 calendar days following the enrollment of a child, the licensee shall obtain a written medical assessment of the child. This medical assessment enables the licensee to assess whether the center can provide necessary health-related services to the child.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on 10 children files review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 10 children did not have Physical Report on file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/29/2024
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Per director, child#2 and child#3 will complete required Physician report by due date and copies will be submitted to LPA via email.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Anomeh Eivazian
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/29/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/29/2024


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Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: KARA PRESCHOOL INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 198014948

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/29/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101229.1(a)(1)
Sign In and Sign Out
(a) In addition to the sign-in procedure requirement of Section 101226.1(b), the licensee shall develop, maintain and implement a written procedure to sign the child in/out of the child care center that shall, at a minimum, include the following: (1) The person who signs the child in/out shall use his/her full legal signature and shall record the time of day.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on sign in/out sheet review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, during this inspection 74 children were present and 63 children were signed in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/29/2024
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Per director, note has been posted both inside and outside the doors as reminder but a hard copy reminder will be send out by due date and a copy of notice will be submitted to LPA via email.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Anomeh Eivazian
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/29/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/29/2024


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