Routine inspection·October 8, 2025

On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Hanna Cha met with licensee Tatevik Yeritsyan. 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 one infant and eight preschool-aged children. The current days and hours of operation are Mondays through Fridays; 8:00am-9:00pm. Physical Plant/Indoor/Childcare Area: This is a one-story single-family home. There is a living room, dining room, kitchen, three bedrooms, three restrooms, family room, a pool, a jacuzzi, car port, and side yard (utilized for the day care children) and a back yard (off limits). Main care is provided in the family room referred to as the children\342\200\231s play area (separate entrance to the home). The child care area is separated from the main home by a child safety gate and door. The off-limit areas are the three bedrooms, two restrooms, living room, kitchen, dining room and the pool, and jacuzzi in the back yard (off limits)and the two sheds in the front patio utilized for equipment and storage (maintained pad locked). 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 in the main home, made inaccessible from child care area with a child safety gate and door. Licensee participates in the food program and provides breakfast, lunch, and dinner. LPA inspected the kitchen for safety, sanitation, and good repair. Per LPA observation, knives are stored on kitchen counter. 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 side yard for outdoor play. LPA observed a white fence at 5 feet separating child care outdoor area from backyard. LPA inspected for safety, cleanliness, good repair, age-appropriate toys/equipment, and shady areas. Pool/Bodies of Water: Per LPA observation there is a pool and jacuzzi located in back yard. LPA observed a gate measuring 5 ft accessed from the child care entrance gate. The opening of the gate swings away from the pool, self-closes, has a self-latching, key-lockable device. LPA observed an additional mesh fencing at 5 ft enclosing the pool, jacuzzi, and two locked doors that access the main home. The mesh fencing does not obscure the pool from view. LPA observed no climbing aids near the pool area. Licensee shall ensure the gate stays closed and locked at all times. LPA informed licensee that additional mesh fencing must be installed to ensure that pool and jacuzzi are completely enclosed and does not allow any doorway, windows, or other openings to access pool and jacuzzi. Licensee will install additional fencing to prevent direct access to pool and jacuzzi from two doors from main home and provide proof of completion to LPA Cha via email by POC due date. A Type B citation issued. See 809-D. Per LPA observation, there was no pool alarm or pool cover for the swimming pool and jacuzzi located in backyard of facility. Per licensee statement, licensee will install two ASTM approved pool alarms for swimming pool and jacuzzi. LPA informed licensee that pool alarms must be turned on and in working condition during all hours of operation. Licensee will install pool alarms and send proof to LPA Cha via email by POC due date. A Type B citation issued. See 809-D. LPA observed a 12 foot rescue pole with a body hook. LPA did not observe a life ring with an exterior diameter of 24 inches approved by U.S. Coast Guard. Per licensee, life ring will be purchased and installed. Licensee will send proof of life ring purchase to LPA Cha via email. A Technical Violation issued. LPA informed licensee the requirement for a daily swimming pool inspection log to ensure that daily pool checks are being conducted. 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. 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 06/2026. Licensee Mandated Reporter training expires on 09/2027. Postings: Notice of Parent's Rights Poster (PUB 394), Facility License (LIC 203), Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610A) Documents Provided: Entrance Checklist 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. 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 Tatevik Yeritsyan confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders residing in the facility. During this inspection, one Technical Violation and two Type B citations issued. See 809-D. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with licensee Tatevik Yeritsyan along with Appeal Rights.