Routine inspection·April 18, 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 04/18/23. LPA arrived at the facility at 12:00 PM and met with Naira Aghavelyan, Licensee who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. A COVID 19 risk assessment was conducted prior to entering the facility. Per licensee, Naira Aghavelyan facility hours are Monday to Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. LPA provided a copy of Entrance Checklist\342\200\224Family Child Care Home (LIC126) to licensee. This is a two story home located on the first level. The home consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 & 1/2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, laundry room, and front yard. Per licensee parents enter the facility through the main entrance which leads to the living room. The children use the entire first floor which consists of living room, dining room, kitchen and half bathroom. Per licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include: Entire second floor which consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, laundry room, and front yard. During this inspection individuals who reside in the home were discussed and notes on Confidential Name List (LIC811) and attached to this report. All areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. At 12:15 p.m., Licensee took this LPA on a tour of the home, day care areas. LPA was toured through the interior starting with the living room and dining room where observed electric outlets were covered. LPA observed a child safety gate was installed to the stairs which leads to the second floor to make the second floor inaccessible to the children. LPA observed children tables, chairs, toys, a piano, a TV, a sofa, an adult dining table and chairs in the living room and dining room. Next LPA was toured through the kitchen and observed a child safety latch on the cabinet under the sink where licensee stores cleaning compounds and sharp items where placed on the cabinet out of reach of children. REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE 1 of 4 Next LPA toured the half bathroom in the first floor and did not observe any hazards. Licensee showed LPA the fire extinguisher was purchased 01/18/23 as read by LPA from the receipt. LPA observed Fire Extinguisher was placed in the kitchen on the cabinet. Licensee also tested the carbon monoxide and smoke detector in the living room. Both sounded off the alarms and heard by LPA to be functional. The licensee states that there are no poisons in the home and understands that storage areas for poisons must be locked with a key or combination lock. Per licensee, there are no outdoor playarea on the premises. Per licensee, she does not take her children to the park or any outside activity. Per Licensee, at 1:00 p.m. there is a cat on the premises which is inaccessible to the children. Per licensee, there are no weapons, firearms, pools, spas, hot tubs, fish ponds, or similar bodies of water on the premises. The licensee was observed to be operating within the licensed capacity and is not exceeding the required limitations during this inspection. During this inspection there were 6 children present in the home, two being infants with licensee. All adults present have obtained a criminal record clearance on Licensing Information System (LIS). Per licensee, currently she does not have an assistants. 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 and other personnel have completed training on preventive health practices including Pediatric First Aid and CPR. The licensee's Pediatric First Aid and CPR expires on 10/23. Licensee, Naira Aghavelyan did not have current required mandated reporter training on file during this inspection. 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 1:30 pm., facility roster was reviewed and completed. Per licensee currently there are 8 children enrolled. LPA reviewed 5 children's records, including emergency information from 8 enrolled children, and all 5 reviewed files were completed. REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE 2 of 4 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 12/15/22. Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster and the Facility License were observed to be posted 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 telephone service via a landline that is used and the cellphone stays at the facility during operation hours. 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 5 reviewed files. INFANT CARE: Licensee states that she provides care to infants. Currently there are two infants over 1 years old enrolled in the daycare. Licensee states that infants sleep in the living room where they are constantly supervised. Appropriate sleeping arrangements and cribs shall be available. (one crib for each infant under one year old is required). Cribs or play yard shall 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 shall be free of loose articles and objects. No objects shall 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\342\200\231s name and date. The LIC 9227 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan shall be completed for each infant up to 12 months of age. A copy of the LIC 9227 was provided to Licensee. LPA provided the licensee with a copy of A Child Care Provider\342\200\231s 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. REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE 3 of 4 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 . 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\342\200\231s 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. 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 Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Naira Aghavelyan at 3:30 p.m.. REPORT END 4 of 4