Routine inspection (3-year)·August 22, 2024

REQUIRED 3 YEAR INSPECTION CONDUCTED IN ARMENIAN Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Anomeh Eivazian conducted an unannounced required- 3 year inspection to the above facility on 08/22/24. LPA arrived at the facility at 12:00 PM and met with Nora Gorginyan, licensee's assistant. Upon LPA's arrival to the facility licensee was not present in the home. At 12:15 PM licensee, Rita Noninyan arrived to the facility who stated she took her mother to the doctor appointment. Licensee guided analyst on a tour of the facility. 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, 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.. Licensee states she cares for children 0-13 years old. All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. This is two story house located on the first level. The home consists of 5 bedrooms, 2 & 1/2 restrooms, living room, playroom, kitchen, laundry room, front yard, detected garage, basement, and backyard (fenced). There is safety gate installed to the stairs in the front which leads to the street for more safety. Per licensee children use the living room, playroom, one bedroom adjacent to the playroom, kitchen, laundry room, half bathroom in the hallway laundry room, and front part of backyard (fenced). Per licensee, parents enter the facility either through the main entrance which leads to the living room or side gate which is on Pacific Avenue and leads to the backyard. Areas off limits based on facility sketch submitted to children and parents include: Two bedrooms in the first floor, one bathroom in the hallway of bedrooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom in the second floor, basement, front yard, back of backyard, and detached garage. At 12:20 p.m, the licensee began touring LPA\342\200\231s through the home starting with the entry way which lead directly to the living room and playroom. The living room and playroom were inspected and electrical outlets REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE 1 of 5 were observed to be covered. LPA observed a sofa, children tables, chairs, toys, and two high chairs in the living room and playroom. Per licensee, children only use the high chair for eating. Next to the living room, one daycare bedroom was inspection and LPA observed children napping cots, three pack n' play, and toys in the bedroom. Next LPA toured the one off-limit bathroom in the hallway of bedrooms and did not observe any hazards. Next LPA toured the two off-limit bedrooms in the first floor and did not observe any hazards. LPA observed a gate was installed to the stairs in the hallway of bedrooms which leads to the second floor to make the second floor inaccessible to the children. Per licensee she keeps the kitchen door which leads to the off-limit bedrooms closed all the time to make the off-limit areas inaccessible to the children. Next LPA toured the off-limit two bedrooms and one bathroom in the second floor and did not observe any hazards. Next LPA toured the kitchen and observed child proof safety latches on the cabinets where licensee stores sharp items and cleaning compounds. Per licensee children only walk through the kitchen to go to the backyard and bathroom and she keeps the two kitchen doors closed all the times. Next LPA toured the laundry room and did not observe any hazards. Next LPA toured the half bathroom adjacent to the laundry room and did not observe any hazards. There is a door in the laundry room which leads to the off-limit basement and per licensee she keeps it locked all the times. LPA observed plastic door knobs on all off-limit areas door knobs. Per licensee no poisons are kept in the home. LPA observed the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher was in the laundry room. It was serviced on 02/29/24 as read by LPA from the service tag. Licensee tested the carbon monoxide and smoke detectors in the living room. It sounded off the alarms and heard by LPA to be functional. There are emergency supplies available in the home in the laundry room. 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. Per licensee children use the front part of backyard (fenced) for outdoor activity which is gated and separated from the rest of the backyard. 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. Next LPA toured the off-limit back of backyard and detached garage and did not observe any hazards. LPA observed a safety gate in the front part of backyard to make the rest of the backyard inaccessible to the children. Per Licensee, 1:00 p.m there are no pets, weapons, firearms, pools, spas, hot tubs, fish ponds, or similar bodies of water on the premises. REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE 2 of 5 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 six children present, two being infants with licensee and licensee's assistant. All adults present have obtained a criminal record clearance on Licensing Information System (LIS). Per licensee, currently she has two 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 her two present assistants, Nora Gorginyan and Roza Amirkhanyan have completed training on preventive health practices including Pediatric First Aid and CPR. The licensee's Pediatric First Aid and CPR expires on 01/2026. Licensee, Rita Noninyan completed required mandated reporter training on 06/14/2020 and it was expired as of 06/14/2022 and licensee did not have current mandated reporter training certificate on file. There are first aid supplies available on the premises. LPA advised licensee that if a child shows signs of illness he/she/they shall be separated from other children. At 1:50 p.m., facility roster was reviewed and completed. Per licensee currently there are 10 children enrolled. LPA reviewed 5 children's records, including emergency information from 10 enrolled children, and all 5 reviewed files were completed. The licensee and her assistant, Roza Amirkhanyan have proof of immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Licensee's assistant, Nora Gorginyan did not have proof of immunization against measles and pertussis on file. 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 08/12/24. Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent\342\200\231s 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 telephone service via a landline at the facility during operation hours. Per licensee she carries liability insurance or a bond in accordance with standard established by Family Child Care statue. REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE 3 of 5 INFANT CARE: Licensee states that she care for infants. Per licensee, currently she has two infants, both 21 months old enrolled in her daycare. Licensee states that infants sleep in the living room, playroom and one daycare bedroom where they are constantly be supervised. Appropriate sleeping arrangements and cribs were observed. (one crib for each infant in care was observed). 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. 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\342\200\231s health & safety. 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 experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email 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/process . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Rita Noninyan. REPORT END 5 of 5