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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197404390
Report Date: 05/08/2019
Date Signed: 05/08/2019 04:07:51 PM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1605 EAST PALMDALE BLV, STE A
PALMDALE, CA 93550
FACILITY NAME:AVAKIAN FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
197404390
ADMINISTRATOR:AVAKIAN, JACKLINFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(661) 259-5426
CITY:NEWHALLSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91321
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 3DATE:
05/08/2019
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
02:00 PM
MET WITH:Jacklin AvakianTIME COMPLETED:
04:15 PM
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On 5/8/2019 at 2:05 p.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brianna Reynoso was greeted by above facility’s licensee, Jacklin Avakian. LPA was at the facility to conduct an unannounced random annual inspection. LPA disclosed the purpose of the visit and was granted entry by licensee, who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. Also present during today's inspection was Adult 1.

Upon arrival, LPA observed three children in care.

The facility's hours of operation are Monday through Friday 5:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. The licensee provides breakfast, snack, and lunch, and is currently enrolled in a food program. The licensee has one pet dog who is kept separate from children in care. Per the licensee they transport children to and from school when needed.

This is a two story, four bedroom, three bathroom home with an attached converted garage. Main care is provided in the family room, napping room located to the left of the entrance, dining area, and converted garage. The children use the bathroom located to the left of the hallway. The backyard is used for outside play. The off limit areas include the entire upstairs, the kitchen, three of the four bedrooms, and two of the three bathrooms.

The home was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. There are age appropriate toys and equipment on the premises. Per the licensee there are no weapons or firearms of any kind in the facility at this time, nor did the LPA observe any weapons during the inspection. Licensee stores medication in a cabinet above the microwave, and sharp knives are stored on the kitchen counter, against the wall. Kitchen is made inaccessible as licensee has placed baby gates on both entrances leading to the kitchen. LPA observed a fire place located inside of the family room, which was properly gated and inaccessible to children in care.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mariela RamonTELEPHONE: (661) 789-6952
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Brianna ReynosoTELEPHONE: (661) 568-8179
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/08/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/08/2019
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1605 EAST PALMDALE BLV, STE A
PALMDALE, CA 93550
FACILITY NAME: AVAKIAN FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197404390
VISIT DATE: 05/08/2019
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The outside backyard is used by the children for outside play. The backyard is gated all around. The outdoor play area was inspected and play equipment was observed to be free of hazards, loose and sharp parts. There are no bodies of water at the family day care home. LPA observed age appropriate toys inside and outside of the home.

The facility’s fire extinguisher (2A10BC) did not meet the State Fire Marshal standards. Licensee did not have proof of service or proof of purchase within the last 12 months.

Licensee tested the dual smoke and carbon monoxide detector at 2:51 p.m., and found it to be in operable condition. The facility annual fees are current. The parent board was reviewed and had all of the required forms posted and accessible to parents.

Children and staff files were reviewed and found to be complete. The facility roster and fire drills were up to date, and all individuals living the family child care home have been fingerprinted and associated to the facility. The licensee has a current CPR and Pediatric First Aid certification, which expires on 1/23/2021. During today's inspection, the licensee provided LPA with proof of immunizations for herself and Adult 1.



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

The following were discussed:
There is an effective 24/7 ban on smoking tobacco in a home that is licensed as a family day care home, and in those areas of the family day care home where children are present. Baby walkers, baby jumpers, baby exersaucers, baby bouncers/rockers and any other item that falls into that category are not permitted in the facility. The LPA also discussed earthquake safety and necessity of drills, required forms for children’s files, facility files and posting requirements. LPA also provided licensee with the new 2019 Safe Sleep in Child Care brochure.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mariela RamonTELEPHONE: (661) 789-6952
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Brianna ReynosoTELEPHONE: (661) 568-8179
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/08/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/08/2019
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1605 EAST PALMDALE BLV, STE A
PALMDALE, CA 93550
FACILITY NAME: AVAKIAN FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197404390
VISIT DATE: 05/08/2019
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The licensee was informed that all adults living in or having access to the home are required to have fingerprint clearances with Department of Justice, FBI and Child Abuse Index prior to having contact with children. If the aforementioned is not adhered to, a Civil Penalty of up to $500, per non-cleared adult will be assessed immediately. Please advise your analyst of any person who will be visiting regularly or for longer than one week.

Beginning on January 1, 2018, Assembly Bill 1207 (2015) 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. Applicants must meet requirements as a precondition to licensure. New employees shall have 90 days from date of employment to complete training as required. The training may be conducted at the following website www.mandatedreporterca.com.



The licensee was reminded it is his/her responsibility to visit the departments website to obtain licensing forms, Quarterly Updates, and Provider Information Notices (PINs): www.ccld.ca.gov

Child Care Advocates:
To sign up for our Quarterly Updates please email the Child Care Advocates at
childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov & (916) 654-1541.

The facility was not in compliance per Title 22 regulations, and deficiencies were cited today.

An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report, and notice of site visit were provided to licensee, Jacklin Avakian. Appeal rights were also provided and discussed with licensee, Jacklin Avakian.












SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mariela RamonTELEPHONE: (661) 789-6952
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Brianna ReynosoTELEPHONE: (661) 568-8179
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/08/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/08/2019
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1605 EAST PALMDALE BLV, STE A
PALMDALE, CA 93550

FACILITY NAME: AVAKIAN FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197404390
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/08/2019
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
05/24/2019
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(1)
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102417 Operation of a Family Child Care Home (g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not be limited to: (1)... The home shall contain a fire extinguisher and smoke detector device which meet standards established by the State Fire Marshal. This requirement was not met as
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Licensee stated she will purchase a new fire extinguisher (2A10BC), and provide LPA with a photograph of the newly purchased extinguisher and the receipt as proof of purchase. The photograph is to be submitted no later than the plan of correction due date.
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evidenced by: Based on LPA observation. LPA did not observe a fire extinguisher (2A10BC) with a proof of service or purchase. Licensee was informed fire extinguishers must have a proof of service or proof of purchase indicating it was obtained within the last 12 months. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mariela RamonTELEPHONE: (661) 789-6952
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Brianna ReynosoTELEPHONE: (661) 568-8179
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/08/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/08/2019
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