Routine inspection·October 8, 2025

On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Hanna Cha met with licensee Sirvard Tashchyan. The purpose of the visit was to conduct an unannounced Annual/Random inspection of the facility. Upon arrival, LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection to the licensee. LPA and licensee toured the facility. During the inspection, LPA observed licensee and assistant providing care and supervision to 12 preschool-aged children. Per licensee, there are currently no infants enrolled at facility. The current days and hours of operation are Mondays through Fridays; 6:00am-6:00pm. Physical Plant/Indoor/Childcare Area: This is a two-story-family home. There is a living room, dining room, kitchen, four bedrooms, three restrooms, a den, an in-ground pool (off limits) and a back yard. Main care is provided in the den referred to as the childcare play area and bedroom #1 is utilized for napping. The off-limit areas are the entire second floor with bedrooms #2, #3, and #4 (LPA observed a child safety gate at the bottom of the stairs), the two restrooms (on second floor), and the in-ground pool in backyard. Childcare Bathroom: The childcare bathroom (located bedroom #1) was observed to be in safe and operating condition. Toilet and faucet are in good operable condition. LPA reminded licensee to keep shampoos, mouthwash, razors, toothpaste, and other hazardous items inaccessible to all children. Kitchen: The kitchen is located to the right from the front entrance door. Licensee provides all meals during operational hours. LPA inspected the kitchen for safety, sanitation, and good repair. Per LPA observation, knives are stored on kitchen counter, out of reach of children. LPA reminded Licensee, if food is brought from the child\342\200\231s home, the container shall be labeled with the child\342\200\231s name and properly stored or refrigerated. Outdoor/Children\342\200\231s Play Area: Children utilize the back yard for outdoor play. The back yard is enclosed. LPA inspected for safety, cleanliness, good repair, age-appropriate toys/equipment, and shady areas. Pool/Bodies of Water: LPA observed an in-ground swimming pool in the back yard surrounded by fencing measuring at 5 feet. The fencing does not obscure the pool from view. Per LPA observation, there are two gates that provide access to pool from main home. The opening of both gates swing away from the pool, self-closes, have a self-latching, key-lockable device. No climbing aids near the pool fencing. Licensee shall ensure the gate stays closed and locked at all times. LPA observed a pool alarm compliant with ASTM International Standard F2208 placed in pool that sounds upon detecting entrance in the water. LPA informed licensee that pool alarm must be turned on and be in working condition during operating hours. LPA observed a 12 foot rescue pole with a body hook hung and a life ring approved by U.S. Coast Guard. LPA informed licensee to complete daily swimming pool inspection log to be posted. LPA informed licensee that the swimming pool requirements will remain in place whenever licensed care is provided, and so long as the requirements make the swimming pool inaccessible to children as determined by the licensing department. Per LPA observation, there are two gates that provide access to the pool. The vertical clearance from the ground to the bottom of enclosure for both gates was three inches. Per licensee statement, licensee will install cushioned flooring to elevate ground level, thus ensuring vertical clearance is no wider than two inches. Licensee will send proof of completion to LPA Cha via email by 11/08/2025. A Technical Violation issued. Other: First aid kit on premises. Per Licensee, there is no smoking in the home. Last disaster drill conducted on 08/2025. Electrical outlets made inaccessible. There is a working telephone (cell phone). Per licensee, there are no weapons/firearms on the premises. File Review: LPA reviewed two children files which included required documents. LPA reviewed licensee\342\200\231s file and assistant file which included all required documentation. Licensee Pediatric CPR/FA expires on 09/2027. Licensee Mandated Reporter training expires on 10/2027. Per observation and interview, Licensee's two adult children, Adult #1 (A1) and Adult #2 (A2) were not fingerprint cleared via Guardian which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. During the inspection, LPA and licensee reviewed Guardian facility roster and verified that only licensee and licensee's assistant were fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility. LPA and licensee did "Person Search" on Guardian for both A1 and A2 and did not find any records. Per licensee, A1 did not get fingerprints done upon turning 18 years old. Per licensee, A2 did attempt to get fingerprints done. However, licensee was unable to provide a clearance letter for A2 to LPA. LPA informed licensee that all adults 18 years and older residing in the home need to be fingerprint cleared. Per licensee, A1 and A2 will get fingerprints cleared on day of inspection, 10/08/2025. Licensee will complete training and provide proof of completion to LPA Cha via email by 10/09/2025. A Type A citation and civil penalty of $1000 issued. See 809-D and 421BG. Postings: Notice of Parent's Rights Poster (PUB 394), Facility License (LIC 203), Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610A) Documents Provided: Entrance Checklist, Pool Regulations, Live Scan form 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. Licensee shall provide a copy of Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children enrolled by the next business day and to newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of the report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224) or other written statement must be placed in the child's file for verification. Failure to do so will result in a civil penalty. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.00. Per the Health and Safety code (HSC) 1596.859, 1596.8895, and 1597.05 to improve transparency of licensing records and to notify parents/guardians. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or agent of the Department shall, upon presentation of proper identification, shall inspect the facility. The Licensee shall permit the Department to inspect the family childcare home, and to privately interview children or staff, to determine compliance with or to prevent violations of family child care laws or regulations. Also, to enter and inspect any place providing personal care, supervision and services at any time, with or without advance notice, to secure compliance with, or to prevent a violation. Licensee advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents. Licensee informed to utilize the Unusual Incident Report/Injury Report (LIC624B) when submitting a report to the department at: www.unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov . A report shall be made to the department by telephone or fax during the department's normal business hours before the close of the next working day following the occurrence during the operation of family day care home. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the department within seven (7) days following the occurrence of any events specified above. LPA discussed safe sleep regulations and the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. 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, licensee Sirvard Tashchyan confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders residing in the facility. During this inspection, one Technical Violation and one Type A citation issued. See 809-D and 421BG. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with licensee Sirvard Tashchyan along with Appeal Rights.