Pre-licensing visit·February 17, 2022

PRELICENSING INSPECTION CONDUCTED IN ARMENIAN Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Anomeh Eivazian conducted an announced pre-licensing inspection to the above facility on 02/17/2021. LPA arrived at the facility at 8:30 AM and met with Talin Alexandy, Applicant who 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 applicant operation hours will be Monday to Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.. Applicant states she will care for children 0-12 years old. All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. This is a one story home which located on the first level. The home consists of 3 bedrooms, 1 and 1/2 restrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, patio, front yard, back yard (fenced) and basement. Areas that are accessible to children are as follows: Bathroom in the hallway, living room, dining room, patio and backyard (fenced). Areas off limits based on facility sketch submitted to children and parents include : Three bedrooms, half bathroom in the master bedroom, front yard, and basement. **Rooms that are off-limits need to be made inaccessible during operating hours** Per applicant children will use the backyard and patio (fenced) for outdoor activity. Children will be physically and visually supervised at all times. The applicant does understand that licensing staff may have access to off-limit areas during inspection visit if necessary. At 9:00 am, the applicant began touring LPA\342\200\231s through the home starting with the entry way which lead directly to the living room, The living room was inspected and electrical outlets were observed to be covered. REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE 1 of 6 LPA observed a sofa, a dining table, chairs, and children toys in the living room. Next to the living room, The dining room was inspected, LPA observed a dining table and chairs in the dining room. Next LPA toured the kitchen and observed a child safety gate was installed in the kitchen to make the kitchen inaccessible to the children. Next LPA toured the three off-limit bedrooms and half off-limit bathroom in the master bedroom and did not observe any hazards. LPA observed applicant's family members personal belongings in the home. Next LPA toured the bathroom in the hallway and did not observe any hazards. LPA did not observed the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher available in the home during this inspection. Applicant tested the carbon monoxide and smoke detectors in the hallway of bedrooms. It sounded off the alarms and heard by LPA to be functional. 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 patio and backyard fenced. Per applicant children will use the back yard and patio for outdoor play time. 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. LPA asked applicant to add a gate to the stairs in the patio to make it safe for children. The applicant states that supervision is always provided. The applicant states that they will provide food for children in care. Applicant 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. Per applicant, at 11:00 a.m., there are no pets, weapons, firearms or bodies of water on the premises. There are toys available for children. There is not a telephone service available in the home during this inspection. LPA advised applicant that if a child shows signs of illness he/she/they shall be separated from other children. Applicant has proof of CPR and First Aid training as indicated on the certificate. The applicant does have proof of Health and Safety training (completion date: 01/08/2022), Pediatric First Aid and CPR (ex. 02/2024). The applicant has proof of immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Applicant did not complete required mandated reporter training due to language barrier. Mandated reporter training must be completed every 2 years. www.mandatedreporterca.com REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE 2 of 4 - No smoking, No infant walkers, No Johnny jumpers, No saucer chairs, No trampolines and any other item that falls into that category are not permitted in the facility. - All adults living and working in the home shall be made of aware of the Departments right to inspection authority, which includes but not limited to the right to enter the home when children are being cared for, interview children and adults and review documentation. - Applicant shall reveal each facility license number in all advertisements, publications or announcements with the intent to attract clients. - Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster and the Facility License are required to be posted. INFANT CARE: Applicant states that she will care for infants. Applicant states that infants will sleep in the living room where they are constantly be supervised. Appropriate sleeping arrangements and cribs will be available once an infant being enrolled. LPA informed one crib for each infant in care will be needed. Cribs or play yard did 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 informed Applicant infants can not be swaddled while in care. LPA advised the Applicant 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 Applicant. LPA provided the Applicant 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. SAFE SLEEP: LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant 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 [applicant, 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. REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE 4 of 6 The following was discussed with the applicant: Applicant 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, 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. -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 adult/infant CPR & Pediatric First Aid certification and a valid criminal record clearance associated to the facility license. -A current roster of children enrolled must be available and maintained for a period of three years, even after children no longer are attending the facility. -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. -The fire extinguisher type 2A-10BC must be serviced annually or as often as necessary and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors should check and batteries replaced as needed. -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. -Any unusual incidents or injuries must be reported to the Department within 24 hours via telephone and within seven (7) days in writing. (use LIC624B for written report) -Fire and safety drills must be performed every six months and documented for review by the Department. -Smoking is prohibited in a family child care home. -Children and Staff records must be maintained and updated as needed and must be available for review by the Department. -Dog(s) and or pets are recommended to be isolated from children in care. 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 platform. To receive important licensed- related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE 3 of 5 Medication: Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed .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 During this inspection LPA discussed PIN 20-06 CCP, Social And Physical Distancing Guidance And Healthy Practices For Child Care Facilities In Response To The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Written In Collaboration With The California Department Of Education and reviewed Child Care Covid-19 Self Assessment. Per applicant, there are no dual licenses at this address. Applicant\342\200\231s email address was obtained during this inspection. The applicant was advised that email may be public information. Per applicant, she does not carry liability insurance or a bond in accordance with standard established by Family Child Care statue. Signed statements (LIC282) will be on children\342\200\231s files. The law requires Family Child Care provider to carry liability insurance or bond in the amount of $300,000 annually or to maintain the signed statement in the facility file. LPA consulted and explained Child Abuse Reporting, Effects of Lead Exposure Flyer, Updated Patent\342\200\231s Rights Poster with Complaint Hotline information, Capacity Handout (Small & Large) was provided during this inspection. LPA reviewed with applicant the LIC 311D, Forms/Records To Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children\342\200\231s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. The following corrections need to be corrected prior to obtaining a small family child care license. Corrections are due by 03/18/2022 . 1. Applicant will purchase a new fire extinguisher. 2. Applicant will add a safety gate to one stair in the living room to make it safe for children. 3. Applicant will add a gate to the stairs in the patio which leads to the backyard to make it safe for the children. 4. Applicant will add plastic door knobs to off-limit areas door knobs to make it inaccessible to the children. REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE 5 of 6 5. Applicant will have a working phone available in the home all the time. LPA inquired into the applicant's practices related to COVID-19. Applicant stated that she practice hygiene such as hand washing with the children. Applicant has hand sanitizer available in the drop off area and inside her home. Applicant states they practice social distancing with children. Applicant, staff, children above two years old, and parents will wear masks all the times indoors and will teach children about wearing proper face covering. LPA reviewed Child Care Program Covid-19 Self Assessment with applicant during this inspection. A small family child care license will be granted upon receipt of proof of corrections for the above. Once licensed, the applicant is required to adhere to the terms and limitations stated on the license. The applicant\342\200\231s signature on this report acknowledges that they have signed the Application for a Family Child Care Home License (LIC 279) under the penalty of perjury that the statements on the application and any attachments are correct. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant, Talin Alexadny at 12:20 p.m.. REPORT END 6 of 6