Routine inspection·April 22, 2026

Annual Inspection was conducted in Armenian. On 04/22/26 at 1:17pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Shushanik Safaryan conducted an annual random inspection of the above facility. LPA met with Emma Kostanyan, Licensee to whom the reason for the visit was explained. Per Licensee, there are 16 children are currently enrolled and only 12 attend this time. There were 12 children and licensee`s assistant present upon arrival. The licensee was observed to be operating within the license capacity limitations. 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 operation hours are Monday to Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 10:45 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 home. The home consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, dining room, office(day-care playroom), kitchen, front yard and backyard (fenced). Detached garage was converted to ADU. Per license, it is under the different address 400A North Jackson St, Glendale , CA 91206 and will not be used for day care.(declaration obtained). Page 1 of 5 Per licensee, ADU does not have any common areas with the day care. LPA observed gate between ADU and day care facility, which per licensee will stay locked during the day care hours. Per licensee the children use the living room, dining room, 1 bedroom (family room), office (daycare playroom), half bathroom, and backyard (fenced). Areas off limits based on facility sketch submitted to children and parents include: One bathroom in the bedroom, entire second floor, kitchen and front yard. **Rooms that are off-limits need to be made inaccessible during operating hours** At 1:20pm, Licensee guided LPA to the tour of the home. LPA was toured starting from the living room, dining room where LPA observed small tables, chairs, and toys. LPA observed fireplace inaccessible to the children. Next LPA toured the dining area and observed additional toys, tables and chairs. LPA toured the bedroom available to the children and observed 8 small beds with napping children. Next LPA toured the office area and observed 4 napping children. LPA observed bathroom in the office area is not in use and used as a storage. LPA toured the bathroom in the hallway and did not observe any hazards. Next LPA observed child safety gate blocking stairs to the second floor. No children observed on the second floor. LPA observed, child safety gate blocking kitchen from day care areas. Facility License, Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent’s Rights Poster, and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist were observed to be posted in the hallway area next to the kitchen. Per licensee, she will move the board towards to the entrance visible to the parents. A current children’s roster was available for review. There is telephone service via a cellphone that stays at the facility during operation hours. There are central air and heating in the home. 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 and LPA observed receipt with a purchase date of 05/07/25. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were observed in the hallway , unable to test since children were napping. Page 2 of 5 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 04/2026.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. 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. Currently, children are using the backyard for outdoor play time. The outdoor play area was observed to be fenced and gated. 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 danger to children. No bodies of water were observed on this day. There are no pets on the premises. At 2:30pm, Licensee`s and assistants 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 08/2025. LPA discussed with the licensee that certificate needs to be renewed every 2 years. LPA observed that the Licensee does have proof of Mandated Reporter AB 1207 compliant Child Care Training Certificate on file with expiration on 09/23/2025. LPA reminded licensee, that Mandated Reporter Training needs to be renewed every two years. www.mandatedreporterca.com During the assistant file review , LPA observed assistant present was missing proof of immunizations. At 3:00pm, children’s records were reviewed. During the review , LPA observed 5 children records were missing proof of immunizations. During this visit, LPA provided requirements for immunizations to the licensee.LPA created ,LIC 857, Children’s Record Review, which documents staff and children’s 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. Page 3 of 5 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/ . 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. Licensee states she is currently caring for 2 infants that recently enrolled. Infants enrolled are over 12 months. Per licensee, only one infant stay to nap and assistant always stays with an infant during the naptime.LPA discussed with the licensee requirements of 15-minute checks. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee [or facility representative] 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 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 . Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Page 4 of 5 During the exit interview, the Licensee Emma Kostanyan confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility. 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’s 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’s health & safety. LPA discussed all the deficiencies cited during today’s inspection with the licensee. Per licensee, she understands all the deficiencies and plans of correction. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Emma Kostanyan on 04/22/2026. Page 5 of 5