Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Evelyn Garcia met with licensee Rima Petrosyan who guided analyst on a tour of the facility for an unannounced annual inspection. Upon arrival LPA observed 12 preschool aged children and the licensees care and supervision, along with staff, Sona Khachikyan and Haykush Aghababyan. Adults residing in the home are Licensee and Licensee\342\200\231s spouse. All adults were fingerprinted and cleared. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:30am AM- 5:30 PM. There are no pools or bodies of water on this premises.
Physical Plant: This is a one story 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home with kitchen, living room, and dining room. There is a garage on the premises (off limits). Main care is provided in the living room (first room from the entrance of the home) and bedroom #1. Children use the bathroom #1 on the left of Bedroom #1 which is used as a child care room. Children nap on cots in the main care area. Off limit areas include the kitchen, garage, and bedrooms #2 and #3, and living room. The home was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons. Cleaning supplies, medications and alcohol were inaccessible to children in care.
Safe and age-appropriate toys, play equipment and materials were observed. The smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and Fire Extinguisher (3A40BC) are all in operable condition. Electrical outlets were inaccessible. No recalled and or prohibited toys or play equipment were observed on the premises. There is a designated area for ill children as necessary. Per Licensee, there are no weapon/firearms in the home. The facility sketch is complete and current, there is working a cell phone.
Bathroom: Children use Bathroom #1 located in the left side of Bedroom #1 which is used as an additional childcare room. LPA observed toilet and faucet are clean and operable. Cleaning supplies were observed to be kept under the sink with a safety latch, making them inaccessible to children in care.
Kitchen: Sharp utensils, open bottles or alcohol are inaccessible. The home has a clean and fully stocked refrigerator/freezer. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks are provided
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Licensee stated she does participant in a food program.
Outdoor: Children play in the front yard. LPA toured the front yard and observed it to be free of garden tools, poisonous plants, thorn trees, cactus, or lawn mower inaccessible to children. The play area is clear and clean of debris, play area is fenced and gated all around, play yard has cement for play time and a portion has artificial turf. LPA observed the front yard to be barricaded by a latched gate. LPA observed age appropriate play equipment for children.
Advisory/Other: First Aid kit was observed in the Child care area with supplies readily available. CPR/First Aid expires 8/15/25. Mandated Reporter Training Certificate is dated 6/28/25. LPA reminded licensee mandated reporter training and CPR must be completed every 2 years.
The facility annual fees are current. Licensee had all the required posted documents: Facility License (LIC 203), Notice of Parent's Rights Poster (PUB 394), Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610A), and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC 9148). Children files were found to be complete, although LIC613A was missing. LPA Villa provided Licensee with a copy to have children\342\200\231s parents complete upon pick up today.
Last fire/disaster drill log is maintained current and last drill was completed on 9/15/25.
Documents Provided and or Discussed: Fire Drill Log, Postings, Employee's and Children's records, Safe Sleep PIN 20-24-CCP and Individual Sleeping Plan (LIC9227). Licensee currently does not have childcare insurance.
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 following was also discussed with the Licensee:
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Refused Entry to a Facility or Any Part of a Facility is a violation of Section 1596.852, 1596.853 or 1597.09. Regulations 101238 (g) (2), The Presence of an Excluded Individual, Fire Clearance Violations, Accessible Bodies of Water, Accessible Firearms, Ammunition or Both
2 Pediatric First Aid and CPR: American Heart Association or American Red Cross or Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) approved in Pediatric First Aid and CPR must be present.
3. In the absence of the licensee a qualified adult must be present, supervising the children; a qualified adult is an individual who has a valid and current Pediatric first aid/ CPR-adult-child- infant certification (EMSA approved), a valid criminal record clearance associated to the facility license, immunization's (MMR, TDAP, TB and Influenza or Influenza declination), AB 1207 Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Certificate.
4. A current roster of children enrolled must be available and maintained for a period of 3 years, even after children are no longer attending the facility.
5. Annual fees must be paid promptly and by the due date or a late fee shall be assessed and/or the license shall be terminated
6. The fire extinguisher must be serviced annually or as often as necessary and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors should be checked, and batteries replaced as needed.
7. Changes should be reported to the Department as soon as they occur such as construction, remodeling, telephone number changes and/or if you move from your home.
8. Any unusual incidents or injuries must be reported to the Department within 24 hours via telephone and within seven (7) days in writing (refer to LIC 624B). Mandated reporter requirements were reviewed and explained.
9. Fire and safety drills must be performed every six (6) months and documented for review by the Department.
10. Smoking is prohibited in the family childcare home.
11. Children and staff records must be maintained and updated as needed and be available for review by the Department.
12. Immunization Requirement: H&S 1597.622: Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. The licensee and all adults working with children have proof of immunizations.
13. Inspection Authority: All adults living and working in the home shall be made of aware of the Department\342\200\231s right to inspection the home, which includes, but is not limited to the right to enter the home when children are being cared for, interview children and adults and review documentation.
14. The facility license number must be on all advertisements, publications, or announcements with the intent to attract clients.
15. Isolation for Ill children: When a child is ill, he/she shall be separated from other children (reference 102417(e) Operation of a Family Child Care Home).
16. Liability Insurance was discussed; LPA advised Licensee to review Title 22 Regulation 102417(m)(1) for additional information.
17. Dog(s) and/or pets are recommended to be isolated from children in care.
18. No baby bouncers, no infant walkers, no Johnny jumpers, no saucer chairs, and any other item that falls into this category is not permitted in the facility.
Licensee, was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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 owns the property and provided proof of control of property.
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) or (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
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LPA reviewed with Licensees the LIC311D, Forms/Records to Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children\342\200\231s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. LPA Garcia explained in detailed to Licensees LIC 9221 Parent Consent for Administration of Medications and medication chart, LIC 9040 Child Care Facility Roster, LIC 624 Unusual Incident Report, LIC 9227 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan, Safe sleep practices, safe sleep log, the California Car Seat Law Changes (effective February 2018), and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Licensee, 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, licensee, or facility representative] 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.
Megan\342\200\231s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility addresses. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ.
Family Child Care Home Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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.
Family Child Care Homes: Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-carelicensing/subscribe
and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Rima Petrosyan.