Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
CASE-MANAGEMENT INSPECTION CONDUCTED IN ARMENIAN
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Anomeh Eivazian conducted an unannounced case- management inspection to the above facility on 12/29/25 due to licensee is requesting capacity increase. LPA arrived at the facility at 12:00 PM and met with licensee, Karine Karapetyan who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. Per licensee, facility operation hours are Monday to Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and provides care to children 0-14 years old.
Fire clearance for large family child care home was granted on 12/02/25.
This is a one-story home located on the first level. The home consists of 2 bedrooms, 1 restroom, living room, kitchen, front yard, detached converted garage which consists of a room and one bathroom, studio attached to the garage, and backyard (fenced). Per licensee, parents enter the facility through the main entrance which leads to the living room.
Per licensee the children use the bathroom in the hallway, living room, one bedroom, kitchen, and front part of back yard (fenced). Per licensee areas off limits to children and parents include: One- bedroom, front yard, detached converted garage, bathroom inside the garage, studio in the backyard, and back of backyard. LPA did not observe any stairs in the home during this inspection. 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 12:05 p.m., Licensee took this LPA on a tour of the home starting with the entry way which led directly to the living room. The living room was inspected, and electrical outlets were
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observed to be covered. LPA observed sofas, a coffee table, a dining table, chairs, children\342\200\231s toys, tables and chairs in the living room. LPA observed a safety gate was installed in the kitchen. There is a fireplace in the living room which has been blocked off to prevent access. Next LPA toured the kitchen and observed child proof safety latches on the cabinets where licensee stores sharp items and cleaning compounds. Next LPA toured the off-limit bedroom and did not observe any hazards. Next LPA toured the daycare bedroom and observed a sofa and children\342\200\231s napping cots in the daycare bedroom. Per licensee, poisons are lock in the storage in the backyard which is locked with a key lock. Next LPA toured the bathroom and did not observe any hazards. LPA observed the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher was anchored to the wall in the kitchen. It was serviced on 04/29/2025 as read by LPA from service tag. Licensee tested the carbon monoxide and smoke detectors in the kitchen. Both 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 backyard fenced. Per licensee, children use the front area of back yard 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. The outdoor playarea ground is covered with carpet. LPA observed the off-limit areas in the backyard are gated and screened to be inaccessible to the children. The licensee states that supervision is always provided. Next LPA toured the off-limit detached converted garage and studio and did not observe any hazards.
The licensee was observed to be operating within the licensed capacity and is not exceeding the required limitations during this inspection. During this inspection no children were present in the facility. All adults present have obtained a criminal record clearance on Licensing Information System (LIS). Per licensee, currently she has does not have assistant. 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.
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Per licensee, she provides food for children in care. 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. Per Licensee, there are no pets, weapons, firearms, pools, spas, hot tubs, fish ponds, or similar bodies of water on the premises. 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 expired on 04/2027.
Licensee, completed required mandated reporter training on 05/07/2025. 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.
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 08/05/25. Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster and the Facility License were observed to be posted at the wall by the entrance. Per licensee, currently she only has one afterschool child enrolled in her daycare.
Smoking is prohibited in a licensed Family Child Care Home. Per Licensee, no one smokes in the home. There is telephone service via a cellphone 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. Per licensee, she provides transportation.
INFANT CARE: Licensee states that she provides care to infants (0-24 months old). Per licensee, if an infant is enrolled, the infant will sleep in the living room and one daycare bedroom where they are constantly supervised. 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.
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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 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.
Medication: Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 2202-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) 5140383 (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/
. LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates online at:
www.ccld.ca.gov
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LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates online at:
www.ccld.ca.gov
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At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. Therefore, there are no citations being issued today from the areas that were inspected today.
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, Karine Karapetyan.
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