Routine inspection·January 9, 2026

Annual Inspection was conducted in Armenian. On 01/09/26, at 12:10 pm ,Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Shushanik Safaryan conducted an unannounced annual random inspection of the above facility. LPA met with Naira Aghavelyan, Licensee to whom the reason for the visit was explained. Per Licensee, there are 5 children currently enrolled. There were 2 children present upon arrival. Licensee\342\200\231s husband was present in the home too. During this inspection individuals who reside in the home were discussed and noted on Confidential Name List (LIC811) and attached to this report. Per licensee operation hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. During this visit, all areas identified that are accessible for children to use were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. This is a two story town 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 . **Rooms that are off-limits need to be made inaccessible during operating hours** Page 1of 5 At 12:30pm , Licensee guided LPA to the tour of the home. LPA was toured starting from the living room where observed children\342\200\231s toys, sofas , dining table, dining chairs. LPA observed foldable cots available to the children. Next LPA observed one child playing with the toys and another child sleeping in the play pin. LPA observed child safety gate installed on the stairs leading to the second floor. Next LPA observed child safety gate installed in the kitchen, making kitchen inaccessible to the children. LPA toured the \302\275 bathroom available to the children and did not observe any hazards. Per licensee all the children enrolled wear diapers and bathroom is not in use. Facility License, Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster, and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist were observed on the coffee table . Per licensee , she purchased new frames, since old ones broke. Licensee stated she will move paperwork to the new frames and post on the wall. A current children\342\200\231s roster was available for review. There is telephone service via cellphone that stays at the facility during operation hours. Detergents, cleaning compounds, and medications were observed to be inaccessible to children. Per Licensee, there are no poisons in the home. LPA advised that any poison should be locked under key or combination lock. Licensee states that there are no firearms or weapons stored in the home. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged, LPA observed receipt with the purchase date 02/09/2025. Smoke alarm and carbon monoxide devices observed in the living room. 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 11/2025. The home is observed to be clean and orderly. There are first aid supplies available. There are age-appropriate toys available for children. Per licensee, she provides food for children in care. The Licensee was advised that if food is brought from the children\342\200\231s homes, all containers must be labeled with child\342\200\231s name and properly stored or refrigerated. Page 2 of 5 Currently, facility does not offer outdoor play time , per licensee , parents are notified. No bodies of water were observed on this day. Per licensee, two cats on the premises and stay in off limit areas. Licensee records were reviewed. The licensee has completed training in preventive health practices including Pediatric First Aid and CPR. The licensee's Pediatric First Aid and CPR expire on 12/27. At 1:00pm, LPA did not observe that the Licensee does have current proof of Mandated Reporter AB 1207 compliant Child Care Training Certificate on file. LPA observed licensee`s certificate expired on 04/2025. LPA discussed with the licensee that certificates need to be renewed every two years and website provided. www.mandatedreporterca.com Children\342\200\231s records were reviewed, including emergency information, During the five records review , LPA observed three children files were missing Notification of Parent`s rights. .LPA created LIC 857, Children\342\200\231s Record Review, which documents children\342\200\231s files reviewed during this inspection. Smoking is prohibited in a licensed Family Child Care Home. Per Licensee, no one smokes in the home. LPA did not observe the following items during the inspection: Infant Walkers, Johnny Jumpers, Saucer Chairs, and/or any other item that fall into these categories are not permitted in a family childcare facility. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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/ . Page 3 of 5 The 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. The Licensee states she is currently caring for 2 infants over 12 months. Per licensee, infants nap in the main day care area and supervised all the time .LPA observed 15 minute check for enrolled infants. 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-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [or facility representative] of the importance of checking for and removing any 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. LPA advised the licensee how to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at www.ccld.ca.gov . The Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. During the exit interview, the Licensee Naira Aghavelyan confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility. Page 4 of 5 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 . Based on the LPA\342\200\231s observations and records review, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (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. LPA discussed deficiencies and Plan of Correction with the licensee. Licensee stated she understood the deficiencies cited and plan of corrections. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Naira Aghavelyan on 01/09/2026. Page 5 of 5