Routine inspection·July 24, 2023

REQUIRED- 1 YEAR INSPECTION CONDUCTED IN ARMENIAN Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Anomeh Eivazian conducted an unannounced required 1- year inspection to the above facility on 07/24/2023. LPA arrived at the facility at 12:45 PM and met with Gayane Chilingaryan, Licensee who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. A COVID 19 risk assessment was conducted prior to entering the facility. Per licensee, Gayane Chilingaryan facility hours are Monday to Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. LPA provided a copy of Entrance Checklist—Family Child Care Home (LIC126) to licensee. This is a one story located on the first level. The home consists of 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room (FIREPLACE: inaccessible), den, garage, front yard and back yard (fenced). The children use the living room (main daycare room), dining room, one bedroom adjacent to the living room (main daycare area), kitchen, bathroom in the hallway of bedrooms, bathroom in the den, and fenced backyard. Per licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include: 1 bedroom, front yard and garage. LPA did not observe any stairs in the home during this inspection. During this inspection individuals who reside in the home were discussed and notes on Confidential Name List (LIC811) and attached to this report. Per licensee, parents enter the home through the main entrance which leads to the living room. LPA observed licensee is using and added one bedroom and bathroom in the hallway to daycare areas prior to obtain approval from licensing. Upon LPA's arrival to the facility there were total of 7 children present in the facility, 4 being infants and 3 being 2 to 3 years old. LPA observed 5 children were on the napping cots in the living room and two infants were playing on the carpet in the living room. The licensee was observed not to be operating within the licensed capacity and is exceeding the required limitations during this inspection which poses an immediate health, safety and personal right to children in care.. REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE 1 of 5 All areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. At 1:00 p.m., Licensee took this LPA on a tour of the home. LPA was toured through the interior starting with the living room (daycare classroom), LPA observed 5 children were napping on the cots in the living room and two infants were awake and playing on the carpet in the living room. LPA observed children toys, tables, chairs, and four high chairs in the living room. LPA observed two high chairs were reclined all the way to the back. LPA advised licensee, that children can not sleep or rest on the high chairs and high chairs can only be used for eating. LPA observed a child safety gate was installed to the living room to separate the dining room and kitchen. Next LPA toured the one daycare bedroom adjacent to the living room and observed children toys and two pack n'plays in the bedroom. Next LPA toured the one bathroom in the hallway and did not observe any hazards. LPA observed off-limit bedroom door was closed during this inspection. Next LPA toured the dining room and kitchen and did not observe any hazards. Next LPA toured the den and observed sofas in the den. Next LPA toured the bathroom in the den and did not observe any hazards. LPA observed all electrical outlets were covered in the daycare areas. Per licensee, children mainly use the living room, one bedroom, and bathroom in the hallway. LPA observed the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher was placed in the kitchen. It was serviced on 03/17/23 as read by LPA from the service tag. Licensee tested the carbon monoxide and smoke detectors in the living room. Both sounded off the alarms and heard by LPA to be functional. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which could pose a danger to children were observed to be inaccessible to children. Next LPA toured the backyard fenced. Currently, children are using the back yard for outdoor play time. The outdoor play area was observed to be fenced. LPA observed that the outdoor yard has toys and other materials for children to play with. LPA did not observe any objects that can pose a danger to children on the outdoor yard. The licensee states that supervision is always provided. Per licensee, she provides snack to the children in care. Licensee was advised that if food is brought from the children’s homes, all containers must be labeled with child’s name and properly stored or refrigerated. Per Licensee, at 1:30 p.m there are no weapons, firearms, pools, spas, hot tubs, fish ponds, or similar bodies of water on the premises. Per licensee, there is a dog on the premises, which is not accessible to the children. REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE 2 of 5 All adults present have obtained a criminal record clearance on Licensing Information System (LIS). Per licensee, currently she does not have assistant. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. The licensee has completed training on preventive health practices including Pediatric First Aid and CPR. The licensee's Pediatric First Aid and CPR expires on 04/2024. Licensee, Gayane Chilingaryan completed required mandated reporter training on 04/28/2022. There are first aid supplies available on the premises in the kitchen. LPA advised licensee that if a child shows signs of illness he/she/they shall be separated from other children. At 1:40 p.m., facility roster was reviewed and not current and completed. Per licensee currently there are 7 children enrolled. LPA reviewed 7 children's records, including emergency information from 7 enrolled children, and all 7 reviewed files were completed. The licensee has proof of immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles. All homes shall conduct fire and disaster drills at least once every six months, and document the date and time of each drill. Last drill documented was conducted on 05/10/2023. Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent’s Rights Poster and the Facility License were observed to be posted at the wall by the entrance. LPA did not observe the following items during the inspection: Infant Walkers, Johnny Jumpers, Saucer Chairs, Trampolines and/or any other item that fall into these categories are not permitted in a family child care facility. Smoking is prohibited in a licensed Family Child Care Home. Per Licensee, no one smokes in the home. There is not telephone service available in the home during this inspection. Licensee, stated she uses her personal cellphone for daycare. Per licensee she does not carry liability insurance or a bond in accordance with standard established by Family Child Care statue. Signed statements (LIC282) on 7 reviewed files. REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE 3 of 5 INFANT CARE: Licensee states that she providing care for infants and during this inspection 4 infants were present in the home. Licensee states that infants sleep in the dining room and one bedroom where they are constantly supervised. Appropriate sleeping arrangements and cribs were observed. (one crib for each infant under one year old in care was observed). Cribs or play yard did not hinder the entrance or exit from the sleeping space, mattresses shall be firm and covered with a fitted sheet that overlaps the underside so it cannot be dislodged. Cribs and play yards were observed to be free of loose articles and objects. No objects were observed to be hanging above or attached to the side of the crib. LPA did not observe any infants swaddled while in care. LPA advised the Licensee that infants shall be placed on their backs for sleeping and shall be supervised. Infants shall be checked on every 15 minutes and the time of each 15-minute check shall be documented with child’s name and date. License did not have Infant Sleep Chart during this inspection. The LIC 9227 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan was not availalbe in infants up to 12 months of age files. A copy of the LIC 9227 was provided to Licensee. LPA provided the licensee with a copy of A Child Care Provider’s Guide to Safe Sleep, by American Academy of Pediatrics. LPA also consulted and explained Child Abuse Reporting, Never Shake a Baby, and Safe Sleeping practices. SAFE SLEEP: LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee, and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at http://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforescources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resoucrces/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 http://www/cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. Boppy recall: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/The-Boppy-Company-Recalls-Over-3-Million-Original-Newborn-Loungers-Boppy-Preferred-Newborn-Loungers-and-Pottery-Barn-Kids-Boppy-Newborn-Loungers-After-8-Infant-Deaths-Suffocation-Risk Medication: Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed . The licensee states that she will provide IMS. Per licensee, there are no children enrolled that require IMS at this time. 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 . REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE 4 of 5 LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates online at: www.ccld.ca.gov . The following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809 (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children’s health & safety. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. LPA Eivazian informed licensee, Gayane Chilingarya n that this report dated 07/24/23 documents 1 of Type A citation Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risks to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Eivazian informed the licensee, Gayane Chilingaryan to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 07/24/23 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardian for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Ack nowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experienced. If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov . For additional information regarding inspection tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.gov/inforesouces/community-care-liceinsing/inspection-process Licensee, Gayane Chilingaryan 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, Gayane Chilingaryan, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Gayane Chilingaryan at 4:00 PM. REPORT END 5 of 5