Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On 09/04/2024, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Elicia Calvillo conducted an unannounced 3 Year Required Annual inspection at Facility #197494835 located at 17320 Firma Court, Granada Hills, CA. 91344. LPA arrived at the facility at 08:48 AM, identified self and met with Ofelya Asatryan, Licensee and Paul Ouzounian Co-Licensee, who guided analyst on a tour of the inside and outside of the facility. There was 1 child, 1 staff, Licensee, and Co-Licensee present at arrival. LPA provided Licensee with a copy of the LIC125 Entrance Checklist to help facilitate the inspection. Facility operation hours are Monday to Friday from 08:30AM to 04:30PM.
The family child care home is a two-story dueling with a combination living/dining/kitchen room, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and attached garage (converted to a day care activity classroom). There is a fenced front yard that is used as an outdoor play area. There is a fenced back yard at the back of the house that is not accessible to parents or children.
LPA observed the following inside areas will be used for child care: classroom (converted garage), eating/sleeping (bedroom #2) and bathroom #2 are used for providing care and are accessible to children. The children enter the facility from the door located to the right of the garage door (the garage door has been converted to a double door entry). The 3-car garage has been converted to the day care Classroom where the garage door is kept locked at all times. The Classroom is used for dropping off and picking up children, learning activities, arts and crafts, dancing, and play activities. In the Classroom, LPA observed toys, play items, tables, and chairs that are safe, clean, and appropriate for the ages of the children in care.
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The Eating/Napping Room (bedroom#2) is for eating and sleeping. LPA observed tables, chairs, and cots available for children that were safe, clean, and appropriate for the ages of the children in care.
Bathroom #2 located next to the Eating/Napping room and at the end of the Kitchenette is used for children. The bathroom is the toilet with a door, the sink is located next to the bathroom door (in the Kitchenette) outside the toilet area. LPA observed that vanity cabinet holds hand soap and paper products, has a child safety latches, and no hazards were observed. LPA observed that the bathroom that children use was safe and sanitary.
Kitchenette is used for isolation area; kitchenette is used to warm food and is made inaccessible to child with the use of child proof latches. LPA advised Licensee, if food is brought from the children\342\200\231s home, the container needs to be label with the child\342\200\231s name and properly stored or refrigerated. Licensee provides food for children in care and uses the main house kitchen to prepare food. LPA observed that the main house kitchen is made inaccessible to children with the use of a door lock to the only entrance to the main house from the day care facility.
Licensee and Co-Licensee allowed LPA entry into the main house and provided a tour of the first and second floors. The rooms that are off-limits include combination Living/Dining/Kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and are made inaccessible by use of door locks at the front door and the day care Eating / Sleeping room. There is telephone service via a cellphone and License stated the cellphone stays at the facility during the hours of operation.
There is a smoke detector and a carbon monoxide detector located in the Classroom and both were tested and are operable.There is a working fire extinguisher, the valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and Licensee confirmed the purchase date was 08/30/2025.
The outdoor play area is located in the front yard of the house, is fenced and there are no hazards to children present. LPA observed appropriate toys and other play equipment for children in care. LPA observed that the ground is covered with artificial grass and cement. LPA reminded Licensee that children must be supervised at all times when they are in the front yard play area.
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LPA did not observe a pool or similar bodies of water during the inspection on the property. Per Licensee, there are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. LPA did not observe any firearms or weapons on the premises. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible with the use of a safety latch or door lock.
Per Licensee there are not pets on the premises. LPA did not observe any pets on the premises during the inspection.
LPA did not observe a fireplace or an open-faced heater.
There are currently no infants in care under the age of 12 months.LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Licensee 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 Licensee 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.
Licensee was reminded that children in care are to be supervised at all times and 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.
Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained.
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Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster and the Facility License were observed to be posted.
LPA reviewed a sample of children\342\200\231s files and observed files were not complete and documented on the LIC857. There were 5 of 15 current and historical children\342\200\231s records not readily available during the inspection. A Type B citation for Section 102391(d) Inspection Authority of the Department will be issued during today\342\200\231s inspection with a plan of correction due on 09/18/2025.
There were 2 personnel record for LPA to review and observed the files were not complete and documented on the LIC869. 1 of 2 personnel records were missing a current Mandated Reporter Training Completion certification, 2 of 2 personnel records immunization records were not readily available upon request. A Type B Citation for Section 102416.1(a) Personnel Records and a plan of correction due on 09/18/2025.
An emergency fire/disaster drill has been completed within the last 6 months on 07/10/2025 and the documentation of the fire/disaster drill was not readily available upon request. Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 04/2021 and Co-Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 05/2021, both were expired. A Type B citation for Section 102416.1(a) Personnel Records will be issued during today\342\200\231s inspection with a plan of correction due on 09/18/2025 Licensee\342\200\231s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 08/2027.
Smoking is prohibited in a licensed Family Child Care Home. Per Licensee, no one smokes in the home.
All adults who reside or work in the home have a criminal record clearance or exemption. There are no excluded individuals present at this home. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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.
During the exit interview, the Licensee, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.
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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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at:
https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/
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Licensee 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.
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\302\255 licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.
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www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process
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Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, there are two (2) Type B Citations issued for section 102391(d) Inspection Authority of the Department and section 102416.1(a) Personnel Records on the attached deficiency page.
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A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to comply with posting requirement will result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.00.
Exit interview was conducted with Ofeyla Asatryan, Licensee and Paul Ouzounian, Co- Licensee including, but not limited to Provider Rights, Appeal Procedures and Agencies Consultative Role.
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