Pre-licensing visit·July 16, 2025

On 07/16/2025, beginning at 02:30 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elicia Calvillo conducted an announced Pre-Licensing and Relocation inspection at 11541 Ruffner Avenue, Granada Hills, CA 91344. The Applicant is applying for a Large Family Child Care Home, anticipating caring for 14 children from ages birth to 14 years of age. The Applicants current proposed hours of operation are Monday through Saturday 07:00 AM \342\200\223 09:00 PM. LPA met with Varduhi Sargsyan, Applicant, who guided LPA on a tour of the inside and outside of the home. The applicant provided proof of control of property. As drawn on the facility sketch and observed during the tour, this is a one story Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) residence consisting of a combination living room/dining room/kitchen, 1 bedroom, and 1 bathroom. There is no garage. There is a front yard (no fence) used for dropping off and picking up children. There is a fenced outdoor play area in the back of the house. This ADU is attached to the 2-story main house located at 11539 Ruffner Avenue, Granada Hills, CA. 91344 with a separate entrance from the front of the house and access to the back of the back yard (play area) and is currently a licensed family child care facility #195700116. The applicant is relocating from the main house to the ADU. Page 1 of 6 The front yard will be used for children, there is a gate on the side of the ADU that children will enter and exit the facility. LPA observed the following inside areas will be used for child care: the combination living/dining/kitchen room, bedroom #1 and bathroom #1 will be used for child care activities. The combination living/dining/kitchen room will be used for play activities, learning activities, sleeping, and eating. LPA observed 22 chairs and 3 tables (4 chairs/1 table at the facility and 14 chairs/2 tables that will be moved from the main house) and 2 mats, 1 pack n\342\200\231 play, and 1 cot (12 cots with bed linens that will be moved from the main house). LPA observed that there are no personal items in the combination living/dining/kitchen room and Applicant stated that they are not fully moved into the location (from the main house) and will not be using the combination living/dining/kitchen room for personal items. Bathroom #1 located near bedroom #1 will be used by children. The vanity cabinet holds paper products and personal products and will need to be made inaccessible with the use of child proof latch. LPA observed behind the bathroom door a cabinet that is currently empty and Applicant stated will be used for personal items and will need to made inaccessible with the use of child proof latch. LPA observed that the bathroom that children will use was safe and sanitary. LPA observed that the vanity cabinet is not inaccessible, and Applicant stated that they will install a child proof safety latch. Bedroom #1 will be used by children and by the applicant. Bedroom #1 will be used for play activities, learning activities, sleeping, and eating. LPA observed 8 chairs, 1 table, 1 cot and 1 adult chair the folds out into a bed (photo taken). Applicant stated that they will use this room for personal space to sleep and store their clothing. The Applicant stated that they will create an area for their clothing in alcove space (see photo). Applicant stated that when a child shows signs of an illness the child will isolate in Bedroom #1 to wait for the parents to pick them up. The kitchen will be used to prepare snacks and meals. Applicants stated they will provide snacks and meals and understand if food is brought in by the parent the container will be labeled with the child\342\200\231s name. LPA observed that kitchen area is made inaccessible with the use of door lock and child proof latches. Page 2 of 6 There is telephone service via a cellphone that must remain in the facility during the hours of operation. There are no areas inaccessible to parents and children. The combination living/dining/kitchen room and bedroom are equipped with combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, were tested and are operable. LPA did observe a fire alarm installed in the combination living/dining/kitchen room. LPA advised that the smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector should be checked periodically, and batteries should be replaced periodically. There is a working fire extinguisher, the valve on the 2A:10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was purchased on 05/28/2025 and is located behind the front door. LPA reviewed with Applicant that all homes shall conduct fire and disaster drill at least once every six months and document the date and time of each drill. There is adequate central heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. LPA did not observe a fireplace or open face heater. The play yard can be accessed from the door in the combination living/dining/kitchen room and is secured with a door lock. The outdoor play area does have a shaded area. The play yard ground is covered with cement and artifical grass and is fenced. LPA observed toys, equipment, and other play items that are safe and appropriate for the ages of the children. LPA did not observe any objects that could pose a danger to children in the outdoor play yard. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which could pose a danger to children were observed to be inaccessible to children. The Applicant states that there are no poisons in the home and understands that storage areas for poison must be locked with a key or combination lock. Per Applicant, there are no firearms or other weapons on the premises. LPA did not observe any firearms or other weapons on the premises. Page 3 of 6 Per Applicant there are no pets on the premises. LPA did not observe any pets on the premises. LPA reviewed with Applicant that children eating may only be in highchairs and that car seats are utilized only for transportation. The Applicant was made aware that children shall not be left in parked vehicles. Car seats are used for transportation purposes only and are not used for sleeping children. LPA reviewed with Applicant that regulation prohibits smoking in a private residence licensed as a family child care home. Per Applicant, no one in the facility smokes. LPA reviewed with Applicant the LIC 311D, Forms/Records to Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children\342\200\231s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. LPA reviewed with Applicant the reporting and notification requirements for any unusual incident or injury to the Child Care Regional Office by telephone within 24 hours and within 7 days complete a written report, LIC 624B Unusual Incident/Injury Report (copy provided to Applicant). The Applicant has completed training on preventive health practices including Pediatric First Aid and CPR. The Applicant's Pediatric First Aid and CPR expires on 03/2027. The Applicant has proof of immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles. The Applicant has proof of the Mandated Reporter AB 1207 compliant Child Care Training Certificate. Applicant stated they will complete a new TB test and provide clearance to LPA. Criminal Record Clearance - Family Child Care Homes, Applicant was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide 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 licensed Family Child Care Home. 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. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Applicants and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep Page 4 of 6 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 Applicant of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at http://www.cpsc.gov and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. LPA did not observe the following items during the inspection: Infant Walkers, Johnny Jumpers, Saucer Chairs, Trampolines and/or any other item that fall into these categories are not permitted in a family child care facility. LPA reviewed with Applicant that applicant shall be present in the home and shall ensure that children in care are supervised at all times. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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 . Applicant 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. On this date, 04/30/2025, the California Attorney General - Megan\342\200\231s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility addresses. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and Page 5 of 6 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-carelicensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. Before license approval the applicant will need to complete the following corrections by 08/15/2025. Move into the facility by 08/15/2025. Convert alcove in bedroom into a closet for clothing. Move personal items into the cabinet behind the bathroom door. Secure vanity cabinet and cabinet behind bathroom door with child proof safety latch. Complete a new TB test. Exit interview was conducted with Varduhi Sargsyan, Applicant including, but not limited to Provider Rights, Appeal Procedures and Agencies Consultative Role. Page 6 OF 6