Routine inspection·September 4, 2025

On Thursday, September 4, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Hanna Cha met with licensee Vahe Kirakosyan. The purpose of the visit was to conduct an unannounced Annual/Random inspection of the facility. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection to the licensee. LPA and licensee toured the facility. At time of arrival, licensee and assistant was providing care and supervision to one infant and four preschool-aged children. The current days and hours of operation are Mondays through Fridays for 23 hours. LPA reminded licensee that licensee must remain awake when children are awake. Physical Plant/Indoor/Children\342\200\231s Area: This is a one-story family home. There is a living room, kitchen, dining room, three bedrooms, two restrooms, two sheds in the back yard utilized for storage and equipment. Main care is provided in bedroom #1 and bedroom #3 referred to as the children's play area/classroom. The off-limits areas are bedroom #2 (child safety locks observed), restroom #1 (child safety locks observed), the two sheds in the back yard utilized for storage and equipment (maintained key locked). LPA inspected the indoor/children\342\200\231s area for safety, cleanliness and good repair. Per LPA observation, there is an electric fireplace on premises with glass enclosure. Per licensee, electric fireplace is inoperable and only lights up. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and play equipment, a working smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. LPA observed a fire extinguisher, fully green. There is a designated area for the ill children as necessary. Continued on 809-C Bathroom: The children utilize bathroom #2 (located down the hall in the childcare room). LPA observed childcare bathroom 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 children. Kitchen: LPA inspected the kitchen for safety, sanitation, and good repair. Per LPA observation, knives and sharp items are stored in cabinets made inaccessible with child safety locks. Licensee prepares meals for 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. Pools/Spa/Bodies of Water: Per licensee and LPA observation, there are no pools/bodies of water on the premises. Other: First Aid Kit on premises. Per Licensee, there is no smoking in the home. Last disaster drill completed 08/27/2025. Electrical outlets made inaccessible. There is a working telephone (cell phone). Poisons and cleaning products made inaccessible to children (stored in storage cabinet with child safety lock). Per licensee, there are no weapons/firearms on the premises. File Review: LPA reviewed two children files for Child #1 (C1) and Child #2 (C2) which included all required documentation. At time of inspection, licensee unable to provide Child #3 (C3) file to LPA. Per licensee statement, licensee may have discarded file for C3. LPA informed licensee that all children enrolled must have a file with all required documents. A Type B citation issued. See 809-D. C3 missing 15-minute safe sleep check documentation. LPA informed licensee that all infants (ages 2 and under) must be included in 15-minute safe sleep checks with documentation. A Technical Violation issued. Continued on 809-C LPA reviewed licensee\342\200\231s file and assistant #1 (A1) file. Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter training expires on 03/25/2027. Licensee's Pediatric CPR/FA expires on 05/04/2027. A1s Pediatric CPR/FA expires on 05/04/2027. Per record review, A1s Mandated Reporter training expired on 08/2024. LPA informed licensee of requirement to complete Mandated Reporter training for all personnel. A Type B citation issued. See 809-D. Postings: Notice of Parent's Rights Poster (PUB 394), Facility License (LIC 203), Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610A), and Fire/Earthquake Drill Log. Documents Provided: Entrance Checklist, Safe Sleep Regulations 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. Continued on 809-C 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 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-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 Vahe Kirakosyan confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders residing in the facility. During this inspection, one Technical Violation issued 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 Vahe Kirakosyan, along with Appeal Rights.