Facility-requested visit·June 5, 2025

On 06/05/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Justeene Tamayo conducted an unannounced Capacity Increase Inspection. LPA was greeted by licensee Nelli Mikayelyan, who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. Upon arrival, LPA observed zero day care children in care. There are no bodies of water on the premises. Facility operates Monday through Saturday from 7:00 am to 11:00 p.m. Licensee is requesting a capacity increase for license capacity of 14 children. A Fire Clearance has been granted effective 06/03/2025. LPA went over the child care ratios for a large family home with licensee, and provided licensee with a copy. This is a one-story single-family home. There is a living room, dining room, kitchen, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, laundry room, and in the back yard (utilized for storage and equipment). Main care is provided in the living room and dining room referred to as the children’s play area. The off-limits areas are bedroom #1, #2, #3(child safety knob). The second bathroom near the master bedroom is also off limits. Children utilize the bathroom located to the left from the main entrance of the home. LPA did not observe any hazardous items in the child care bathroom. LPA observed a lock on the shower handle to prevent accessibility. The home was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, service, heating, and center air ventilation. The home has age-appropriate toys, play equipment and materials. Licensee stores sharp knives in the kitchen cabinet (LPA observed a child safety gate), medication is stored inaccessible to children in master bedroom. Cleaning supplies are not accessible to children (maintained in the bottom of the laundry room as well as under the kitchen sink. The kitchen is fully barricaded by a safety gate. Licensee has a complete Emergency First Aid Kit with a thermometer in the home, which is stored inaccessible to children. Children sleep on cots during naptime. The backyard is utilized for outdoor play and is gated all around and enclosed. Licensee was reminded about always ensuring proper care and visual supervision. LPA observed a fire extinguisher (2A10BC) that meets the State Fire Marshal standards, and recharged on 03/2025. Licensee tested the dual smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector, and they were found to be in operable condition. Per licensee, there are no weapons or firearms in the home, nor did LPA observe any weapons or firearms during the inspection. Licensee also stated she does not have any animals in the home. The Licensee's Pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 09/28/2026. The licensee has the required immunizations against pertussis (Tdap), measles (MMR), and tuberculosis (TB). Family Childcare Orientation was completed on 10/12/2018. Preventative Health and Safety training with lead and nutrition component is dated 12/14/2024. Childcare Provider Mandated Reporter training (AB1207) is dated 8/30/2023 and expires on 08/30/2025. Fire/Disaster drill is complete and maintained current. Last Fire/Disaster drill was completed on 05/23/2025. Licensee has a parent board and other Licensing required forms in the main care area visible to parents. The following was discussed with licensee: Infant safe sleep PIN, Infant Safe Sleep Plan (LIC9227) and safe sleep log were provided. Mandatory licensing forms for the children’s files, facility forms/records, and information to be posted in the family child care home; Requirements to conduct fire and disaster drills once every six months and record it; Role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter were reviewed; Licensee was made aware that it is her responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care; Licensing must have the facility’s phone number at all times; if the phone number is changed, licensing must be notified; Regulation prohibits the smoking of any kind in the family child care home. Licensee was informed that all adults living in or having access to the home, or employees are required to have fingerprint clearances with Department of Justice, FBI and Child Abuse Central Index prior to having contact or working with children. If the aforementioned is not adhered to, a Civil Penalty of up to $500, per non-cleared adult will be assessed immediately. Please advise your analyst of any person who will be visiting regularly or for longer than one week. Licensee was advised to utilize the Request for Live Scan Service form LIC9163 to have adults fingerprinted and associated to the home. The licensee was advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents. 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 days following the occurrence of any events specified above. The applicant was informed to utilize the Unusual Incident Report/Injury Report form LIC624B when submitting the report to the department. Licensee was advised that the Notice of Site Visit must be posted at the entrance of the facility for a period of 30 days whenever a licensing inspection is conducted. If a Type A deficiency is cited, a copy of the licensing report must also be posted for 30 days. The same report must be provided to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months and licensee must obtain a signed Acknowledgement of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224) from parent/guardian and place it in each child's file. Copies of the reports must be provided to each parent when a Type A violation is cited along with Acknowledgment of Receipt of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224). If these requirements are not met civil penalties per violation will be assessed. Beginning on January 1, 2018, Assembly Bill 1207 (2015) requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Applicants must meet requirements as a precondition to licensure. New employees shall have 90 days from date of employment to complete training as required. The training may be conducted at the following website www.mandatedreporterca.com . This Child Care Provider (AB1207) certificate is valid for two years and it is required to renew every two years. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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 http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm The licensee was advised it is her responsibility to visit the department's website to access licensing forms, Quarterly Updates and Provider Information Notices (PINs): www.ccld.ca.gov Child Care Advocates: To sign up for our Quarterly Updates and Provider Information Notices (PINs), please subscribe online: http://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/Community-Care-Licensing/subscribe The following was discussed with licensee: All licensing forms required in children's files; All licensing forms required in the facility; All licensing forms to be posted in the home; Fire and Disaster Drill log; California Car Seat Flyer; Safe Sleep Flyer; Parent Notification Requirements; and Safe Sleep-in Child-Care brochure; and additional resources for the applicant and her Family Child Care Home. Licensee is ready for licensure for a large family child care. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to licensee, along with a copy of her appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit.