Routine inspection·August 30, 2022

An annual required inspection of the facility was conducted by Licensing Program Analysts Mandie Goodwin and Jennifer Velasco (LPAs), who met with Licensee Nune Melikyan (L1). A review of staff records indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. L1 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. During the inspection the home was toured inside and outside. L1 and an assistant (S1) were supervising four children and operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements. The facility\342\200\231s operating hours are 7:00 AM \342\200\223 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The floor plan submitted by L1 was reviewed and verified. The home has an unfenced front yard, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen with eating area, living room, dining room, two playrooms, family room, laundry room, garage, and fenced back yard. The off-limits areas in the home are the master bedroom and bathroom, first bedroom, laundry room, fenced side yard, and garage. L1 stated she renders those areas inaccessible by use of door locks and supervision. The backyard is fenced and gated but is currently off limits. Applicant stated there are no weapons in the home. LPAs observed a dry water fountain in the front yard. L1 stated that she drained the fountain but will fill the basin with river rocks to the water level if she ever refills it. LPA observed a working smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher, rated at least 2A10BC, in the home. LPAs observed a fireplace, screened to render it inaccessible to children in care. L1 stated it is not used. The home was observed to be clean and orderly and was at a comfortable indoor temperature. There were safe toys and equipment available for children. There is a working telephone in the home. L1\342\200\231s pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications were reviewed and expire in 08/2024. Items which could pose a danger to children (such as detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, etc.) were observed to be stored out of the reach of children. The roster of children in care was reviewed and was current. L1 documented the most recent emergency drill in 06/2022. LPAs discussed with L1 the safe sleep regulations and 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. LPAs also informed L1 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. 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 LPA discussed with L1 Mandated Reporter Training (AB1207). Health and Safety Code 1596.8662 requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Volunteers are encouraged but not required to take the training. This training requirement may be met by using the Department\342\200\231s Office of Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP) online training modules. The OCAP modules are free of cost and available at: http://www.mandatedreporterca.com . LPA observed documentation current Mandated Reporter Training taken in 05/2021. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with L1. There were no Title 22 deficiencies cited during today's inspection . 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