Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
ANNUAL/RANDOM INSPECTION CONDUCTED IN ARMENIAN
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Anomeh Eivazian conducted an unannounced Annual/ Random inspection to the above facility on 09/12/25. LPA arrived at the facility at 12:15 PM and met with licensee, Susanna Khachatryan who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. During this inspection Arusyak Movsisyan, assistant was also present in the home. During this inspection at 1:15 p.m., licensee's assistants, Nona Simonyan and Sona Msryan arrived to the facility. LPA provided a copy of Entrance Checklist\342\200\224Family Child Care Home (LIC126) to licensee. Per licensee, facility operation hours are Monday to Saturday, 6:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.. Licensee states she cares for children 1-13 years old.
This is a one-story home located on the first level. The home consists of 2 bedrooms, 2 restrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, detached converted garage, front yard, backyard (fenced). Per licensee, parents enter the home through the main entrance which leads to the living room and side gate which leads to the backyard.
Per licensee the children use the bathroom in the kitchen, living room, dining room, kitchen, backyard (fenced), and detached converted garage for limited activity only. Per licensee areas off limits to children and parents include: Two bedrooms, one bathroom in the hallway of bedrooms, and front yard. Licensee, build outdoor play area in the back of backyard (off-limit) and did not inform the licensing. During this inspection, LPA approved licensee to use the entire backyard for outdoor play area. 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.
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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., the licensee began touring LPA\342\200\231s through the home starting with the entry way which led directly to the living room. The living room was inspected, and electrical outlets were observed to be covered. There is a fireplace in the living room which has been blocked off to prevent access. LPA observed a dining table, chairs, and sofas in the living room. Next LPA toured the dining room and observed children tables, chairs and toys in the dining room. LPA observed children napping cots were placed in the living room and dining room and children took nap in the living room and dining room during this inspection. 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 bathroom in the kitchen and did not observe any hazards. LPA observed a child safety latch on the cabinet in the bathroom where licensee stores cleaning compounds and personal hygiene. Next LPA toured the two off-limit bedrooms and one off-limit bathrooms in the hallway and did not observe any hazards. LPA observed licensee's family members personal belonging in the home. LPA observed the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher was anchored to the wall in the kitchen. It was serviced 07/28/25 read by LPA from the service tag. Licensee tested the carbon monoxide and smoke detectors in the kitchen. 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 backyard fenced. Per licensee, currently children use the entire 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 in the outdoor yard. Outdoor playarea consists of two areas, fenced. LPA observed there is a gate in the backyard which leads to the Olmsted Drive. LPA ask licensee to add a self-closing latch out of reach of children on the side gate for additional safety. Next LPA toured the detached converted garage for limited activity only and observed children toys, tables and chairs in the detached garage. There is a door in the detached converted garage which leads to the off-limit backyard area. Per licensee, children use the detached converted garage for limited activity only, daily from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Per licensee , children will eat inside the home or outside in the backyard and children will sleep in the main home. LPA informed licensee that detached converted garage can only and only be used for limited activity only and children can not eat and sleep in the detached converted garage.
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, at 1:10 p.m there are no pets, weapons, firearms, pools, spas, hot tubs, fish ponds, or similar bodies of water on the premises.
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The licensee was observed to be operating within the licensed capacity and is not exceeding the required limitations during this inspection. During this inspection 11 children were present in the home, (2-5 years old) with licensee and her assistant. All adults present have obtained a criminal record clearance on Licensing Information System (LIS). Per licensee, at 1:15 p.m., currently she has four 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 other personnel have completed training on preventive health practices including Pediatric First Aid and CPR. The licensee's Pediatric First Aid and CPR expires on 09/2025.
Licensee, Susanna Khachatryan completed required mandated reporter training on 09/29/24. 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 1:30 p.m., the facility roster was reviewed and completed. Per licensee currently there are 14 children enrolled. LPA reviewed 6 children's records, including emergency information from 12 enrolled children, and all 6 reviewed files were completed.
The licensee has proof of immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Licensee\342\200\231s three out of four assistants did not have proof of immunization against measles and pertussis and TB test clearance 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 08/06/25 as read by LPA from disaster drill log. Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster and the Facility License were observed to be posted at the wall in the dining room.
Smoking is prohibited in a licensed Family Child Care Home. Per Licensee, no one smokes in the home. There is a 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. Signed statements (LIC282) on 6 reviewed files.
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INFANT CARE: Licensee states that she is providing care to infants (12-24 months old). Per licensee, currently she does not have infants enrolled in her daycare. Licensee states that infants sleep in the dining room and living room. 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.
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
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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
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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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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.
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. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the
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at
www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process
.
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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.
Licensee, Susanna Khachatryan was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.
During the exit interview, the Licensee, Susanna Khachatryan informed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Susanna Khachatryan.
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