198021674-2-18-2025-33-CC-ECHZ-DDZSHQ-20250218125354

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198021674
Report Date: 02/18/2025
Date Signed: 02/18/2025 12:54:06 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/18/2025 12:54 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:	SAHAG-MESROB ARMENIAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	198021674
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	CHENANI MONCAYO		FACILITY TYPE:	860
ADDRESS:	3700 E SIERRA MADRE BLVD		TELEPHONE:	(626) 798-5020
CITY:	PASADENA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91107
CAPACITY: 56	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 0	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	02/18/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	ANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	10:00 AM
MET WITH:	Anna Babayab		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	01:05 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 2/18/2025 at 10:00 am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Elka Chavez and Crystal Green conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection for an Emergency Relocation due to the recent LA Fire Disaster. The previous facility 191222104 was licensed to operate at 2501 N. Maiden Lane Altadena, CA 91001 as a Preschool Program with a capacity of 60 children. Upon arrival, LPA met with Applicant Representative, Anna Babayan. The applicant, Sahag-Mesrob Armenia Christian Preschool, has requested to be licensed to serve 60 preschoolers from ages 2 to 5 years old in Preschool Rooms 146 (K3 and K4), and 149A (K2). Hours of operation will be Monday to Friday from 9:30 am to 2:30pm. The facility will also offer after school care from 2:30pm to 5:00pm. This facility is located on the premises with First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena. There is an existing licensed preschool 191225946 (Sunrise Preschool) located on the premises that was observed to be operating separately from both indoors and outdoors. This childcare center will be located in the Reed Hall building. Per Applicant Representative, there will also be a private elementary school that will be temporary operating within the Reed Hall Building that will be kept separate from the preschoolers both indoors and outdoors. Parents will access the facility from the church parking lot located towards the back of the Reed building. 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. The facility will not handle medications. LPAs did not observe a first aid kit on site. LPAs did not observe a carbon monoxide detector on site. LPAs did not observe the required licensing documents to be posted. Applicant Representative stated that it will be posted in the hallway. Children will be signed in and out via Brightwheel App.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elka Chavez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/18/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/18/2025

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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: SAHAG-MESROB ARMENIAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 198021674
	VISIT DATE: 02/18/2025

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LPAs continued to tour the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity space. The total indoor activity space for Preschoolers measured 2214.35 square feet which can accommodate the requested preschoolers. LPAs did not observe the indoor activity space to be complete with age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including small tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. LPAs observed the carpet located within room 146 and 149A to have dark stains. Per Applicant Representative they will be replacing the carpets and painting the classrooms. LPAs observed the classrooms to not have outlet covers. LPAs observed the blinds located in room 146 to have long cords that are less than 1 foot from the floor. Drinking water will be available to children via bottled water. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. Fire clearance has not been granted by Pasadena Fire Department.
Licensing staff observed a total of 3 sinks and 4 toilets available for children’s use. LPAs observed that 3 of 4 toilets were not age appropriate. LPAs observed 1 out of 2 sinks to not made age appropriate. There is a separate staff restroom equipped with a toilet and a sink located in the Reed Building labeled as the Men’s Restroom. The isolation area for children who are ill will be located in the hallway. Per Applicant Representative, the area will be isolated and will contain a cot for ill children.

Facility will provide AM and PM snacks and Lunch. Applicant stated that meals will be delivered ready to serve via a third-party vendor and they will be distributed directly to each classroom.

The facility has access to a fully fenced playground area which will be designated as the Preschool Yard. Fencing was observed to be wrought iron and at least four feet high. The total square footage for the designated Preschool outdoor activity space is 8040.80 square feet, which can accommodate the requested preschool capacity.

LPAs observed the Preschool yard to have sufficient shade in their designated space. LPAs observed the outdoor space to have an age-appropriate climbing structure. LPAs observed the wood chips used a surface cushioning under the climbing structure to be unleveled. LPAs observed sandbox area available for children’s use that was also observed to be unleveled. Drinking water will be available via bottled water. Applicant was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elka Chavez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/18/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/18/2025

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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: SAHAG-MESROB ARMENIAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 198021674
	VISIT DATE: 02/18/2025

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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.

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

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.

The following corrections are needed prior to the issuance of the license:
· The Applicant must obtain an approved fire clearance inspection from the Pasadena Fire Department.
· The Applicant must provide an updated LIC 999- Facility Sketch
· The Applicant must provide an updated LIC200A Application for Child Care Center Application form and an updated LIC500 Personnel Report

SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elka Chavez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/18/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/18/2025

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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: SAHAG-MESROB ARMENIAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 198021674
	VISIT DATE: 02/18/2025

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· The Applicant must submit proof of a carbon monoxide detector located within the indoor classroom areas.
· The Applicant must submit proof of obtaining a first aid kit
· The Applicant must submit proof of licensing required documents being posted.
· The Applicant must submit proof of a portable sink for the capacity being requested.
· The Applicant must submit proof of age-appropriate furniture and equipment located within the classroom areas.
· The Applicant must submit proof of making the restroom age appropriate.
· The Applicant must submit proof of children’s napping equipment.
· The Applicant must level the sand and wood chips located within the outdoor play area.
· The Applicant must submit proof of making the cords for the blinds located within room 146 inaccessible.
· The Applicant must submit proof outlet covers for areas used by children.

LPAs discussed with the applicant representative the additional pending documents that must be submitted to complete the application process. However, at this time due to the emergency order issue by the governor, the applicant can submit the requested documents within 60 days. Applicant understands that the facility may be issued a provisional license in the event the additional requested documents need time for completion. Once all corrections are received and reviewed, A license will be issues for (60) children: Preschoolers from ages 2 to 5 years will be granted. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Applicant Representative, Anna Babayan.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elka Chavez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/18/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/18/2025

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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