Routine inspection·April 29, 2025

On 04/29/25 an unannounced Annual Random inspection was conducted at the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Anna Chan. At 8:35am LPA observed licensee, Anahit Karapetian and assistant Gohar Avetikyan, caring for 7 children. Children were having breakfast when LPA arrived. Licensee was operating within the licensed capacity as specified on license. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date indicates all facility residents, staff, or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Currently there are 2 adults including the licensee and no minor child living in the facility. Facility Day care hours are 7:30am-5:30pm, Monday through Friday. During today\342\200\231s inspection, LPA and licensee toured the inside and outside areas identified in the facility sketch as accessible to childcare children. The childcare area includes the living room which is on the left when entering the front door, the playroom which is located on the right of the living room, a bathroom which is on the right hallway when you enter the front door, and the outdoor play area which is accessed through the kitchen. The children eat in the kitchen. There are working carbon monoxide, smoke detector, and fire extinguishers in the home that meet statutory and State Fire Marshal standards. The facility has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months on 04/15/2025. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored inaccessible to children. There were no poisons or other items observed which could pose a danger to children or if they were observed, they were locked or inaccessible. Licensee stated there no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the facility, and none were observed during today's inspections. Page 1 of 3 There is a fireplace in the living room screened by a 4-panel a screen covering and is blocked by a book shelf and a couch and inaccessible to children in care. The home has age-appropriate toys for the ages served. LPA verified there is a working telephone service (cellular service), licensee was reminded that childcare phone needs to remain the in the childcare at all times. There are no bodies of water on the premises, and none was observed during the inspection. The licensee does have a current roster of children in care. 7 Child\342\200\231s records were reviewed for a copy of the emergency information card that contains all the information specified by regulation (LIC 700), Immunization records, Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance (LIC282), Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC627), Notification of Parent\342\200\231s Rights (LIC995A) and found to be in compliance. Licensee stated, there are no infants under 24 months enrolled in the childcare. The licensee\342\200\231s EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expires on 02/2026. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 states, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family childcare home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for licensee were reviewed and within compliance. Beginning March 31, 2018, H&S Code 1596.8662 requires all licensed providers and employees to complete mandated reporting training, and to renew the training every two years. 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 Page 2 of 3 The licensee understands she must be present in the facility and must ensure children in care are always supervised. Children are not to be left alone in parked vehicles. When the licensee is temporarily absent from the facility, arrangements must be made for a qualified substitute adult to care and supervise children while absent. The substitute adult must have the required criminal record, child abuse index clearances, immunizations, Pediatric CPR/First Aid, and mandated reporter training. LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian Licensee, Anahit Karapetian 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. In the areas that were evaluated, NO deficiencies were observed of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 at the time of the visit. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Anahit Karapetian. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Page 3 of 3