Routine inspection (3-year)·November 17, 2023

On 11/17/2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Silva Garibyan conducted a site visit for the purpose of an Annual Required visit. The purpose of this visit is to ensure the standards for a Family Child Care Home are being met in accordance to California Tittle 22 Regulations and California Health and Safety Codes . The facility has been licensed for Small (8) Family Child Care home license since October of 2022. The licensee is applying for an increase of capacity; Large Family Child Care Home license for a maximum capacity of 14. The Fire clearance was granted on 10/05/2023 by LA City Fire Prevention Bureau (inspector Mark Siddens). Present during today's inspection was Licensee and six children (including two infants). Hours of operation for the facility is 24 hours Monday- Friday (updated application was provided) and closed all major holidays. Licensee provides services for children 3 months old to 14 years old. Family members residing in the home include the licensee and licensee's daughter (14 years old daughter). The home is a single family unit with three bedrooms, three bathrooms ( two of the bathrooms are in the bedrooms), living room, dining room, kitchen, and attach garage. The home was observed to have an enclosed front yard and back yard. The front gate was observed to be locked and a ring camera/door bell installed. . Page 1 of 5 Parents access the home through the main entrance. Entering the home, you are led to the day care space. LPA observed by the entrance the Parent Board with all necessary posting required ( Facility License (LIC 203), Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610A), Notification of Parents' Rights Poster (PUB 394), If You see Something Say Something poster, Car Seat Safety poster). Child Care Facility Roster (LIC9040) was on file. LPA reviewed children's files. A review of the children's records was conducted and are found to have the following: LIC 282 Affidavit Liability Insurance, LIC 627/Consent for Medical Treatment, LIC 700/ID and Emergency Information, LIC 995A/Parent's Rights, LIC995E/Caregiver Background Check, LIC 9150/Parent Notification, LIC 9212/Parent's Responsibilities, PM 286/Immunization Card, LIC 9227/Individual Infant Sleeping Plan, and sleep log. The living room and dining room area were observed to have age appropriate toys. Children cubbies were observed across the main entrance, a children rug covered the play area/living room. Children size table and chairs were observed next to the kitchen play area. LPA observed children\342\200\231s books and a mounted television set. Four highchairs, nine napping cots, and three play yards were observed in the living room. Children nap and eat in the living and dining room area. The home has fire alarm system with sprinkle system installed in case of an emergency. All three bedrooms, two bathrooms in bedrooms, and the garage are off limits to the children in care. LPA observed licensee test the carbon monoxide and smoke detector in the area. All electrical outlets were observed to be covered in the living room, dining room and kitchen area. Smoke detector is located in the hallway of the home. Carbon monoxide detector is located in the kitchen. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises . Page 2 of 3 The bathroom that children use is located in the hall way. The bathroom was inspected. Under the sink cabinet was observed to have a safety latch making the contents inaccessible to the children in care. The kitchen was observed and inspected. The kitchen area is used as a walkway to access the backyard. All lower cabinets were inspected and observed to have safety latches, making the contents inaccessible to the children in care. Under the sink cabinet was observed to have cleaning supplies and LPA observed a safety latch, making the content inaccessible. All knives and sharp objects are stored in a drawer that was observed to have a safety latch making the items inaccessible. Licensee provides meals and snacks. LPA discuss food preparation, storage and ensuring a log and information regarding dietary restrictions and allergies are kept up to date. A small hallway was observed that leads to the bedrooms. The hallway was observed to have a pantry like area. LPA observed a safety gate outside the pantry like area where the refrigerator and mounted fire extinguisher (2-A:10-B:C) were observed. The licensee has completed Mandated Reporter training ( completed on 06/20/22). The licensee has current pediatric CPR/First Aid training completed in April of 2022. Licensee rents the home and provided proof of control of property by Rental Agreement And/Or Lease. Because the licensee rents the home, proof of landlord notification is required. The LPA observed the Property Owner/Landlord Notification form (LIC9151) that the applicant confirms was provided to the property owner/landlord. The applicant obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC 9149). Licensee has submitted a disaster plan. Page 3 of 5 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 . 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. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee [or facility representative] 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 [or facility representative] 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. Page 4 of 5 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/ . 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. During the exit interview, the licensee Gohar Grigoryan, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Gohar Grigoryan. Page 5 of 5