Routine inspection·March 6, 2026

Licensing Program Analyst Andrea Cortez met with Licensee, Ripsime Barkhudaryan, for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. No children in care at time of LPA visit except her own. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. Licensee 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 Childcare 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. LPA verified with Licensee that her associations are current. Facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8:30AM \342\200\223 5:30 PM. A health and safety inspection were conducted in the areas accessible to children. The off-limit areas: Entire 2nd floor (3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms), Bedroom 1 downstairs, closet under stairs, pantry in kitchen, laundry room, and garage. Licensee acknowledged that children may never enter these off-limit areas. LPA received EMSA approved certificate for Preventative Health, Safety, Nutrition, and Lead Poisoning Class training, Applicant's EMSA Pediatric CPR and First Aid training is valid until 10/26 and Mandated Reporter Training (MRT) is valid until 4/26. Applicant understands Pediatric CPR, First Aid and MRT training must be renewed every two years. Applicant stated that there are no weapons or firearms in the home. Backyard is fenced, supervision was discussed, and applicant understands that children must be 100% supervised in unfenced yards. Immediate Civil Penalty regulation and deficiencies were reviewed. LPA did not observe bodies of water on the premises. Pg.1 of 3. Toxic and hazardous items are inaccessible to children and are stored in the latched laundry room cabinets. Functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and 2A-10-BC fire extinguisher were observed in the home. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) was discussed with Applicant. 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 reviewed the following topics; new upcoming regulations, Type A vs. Type B deficiencies, complaints, LPA\342\200\231s right to interview children without parental consent, civil penalties, incidental medical services, placement of detergents, poisons and medicines, announced vs. unannounced inspections, posting requirements, unusual incident reports, On-limits vs. Off-limit areas, licensing file management, fire drills, 80% supervision, 100% supervision, fingerprint clearances, advertising, mandated reporting and best practices. LPA reviewed with the licensee personal rights. Licensee understands that corporal, physical and/or unusual forms of punishment is never allowed toward day care children or their own children during day care hours. 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 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. LPA reviewed with applicant the LIC311D, Forms/Records to Keep in Family Child Care Homes, children\342\200\231s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. Pg 2 of 3. 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. LPA advised Applicant to sign up for the quarterly updates provided by the Childcare Advocates Program. To receive important license 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. Licensee was encouraged to visit the department website at WWW.CDSS.CA.GOV for information regarding childcare updates, forms, self-assessment guides, regulations and legislation pertaining to family childcare homes. LPA advised licensee of their responsibility to stay current regarding new regulations. On this date, 10/08/24, the California Attorney General - Megan's Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility addresses. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ. Pg 3 of 3.