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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197418205
Report Date: 10/30/2024
Date Signed: 10/30/2024 01:15:31 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME:	APKARIAN FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	197418205
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	APKARIAN, TALIN		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(818) 322-7464
CITY:	PANORAMA CITY	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91402
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14	CENSUS: 7	DATE:	10/30/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	09:30 AM
MET WITH:	Licensee, Talin Apkarian		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	01:30 PM

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Roberto Luque Avila conducted an unannounced annual inspection to the above facility on 10/30/2024. LPA arrived at the facility at 9:30AM, identified self and met with Talin Apkarian, Licensee who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. LPA provided Licensee with a copy of the LIC 126 Entrance Checklist to help facilitate the inspection. LPA observed 7 children 2 staff upon arrival. Per Licensee, operation hours are 6AM to 11PM. There are 14 children that are currently enrolled. The licensee is observed to be operating within the license capacity limitations. Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent’s Rights Poster and the Facility License were observed to be posted. This is a one story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, family room, front yard and backyard (fenced). The children use the bathroom #2 in the hallway. The restroom that children use was observed to be safe and sanitary. LPA observed that there is a fireplace in the family room, and it is screened and locked using child safety locks. Per Licensee, areas off limits to children include the kitchen, bedroom #1, bedroom #2, bathroom #1 and backyard these areas are made inaccessible by locked gates and door locks and child safety gates. The licensee also has an alarm on the family room door which has access to the backyard. The family room is used only when supervised by licensee and staff. The licensee provides breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks for children in care. Licensee also has labeled containers and bottles for children in care. All areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. There is telephone service via a cellphone that is used, and the cellphone stays at the facility during operation hours. There is ventilation and heating (central air). Safe toys, play equipment and materials were observed. Page 1 of 5

Rita Ramos	TELEPHONE: (424) -301-3042
Roberto Luque Avila	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3059
	DATE: 10/30/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/30/2024

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
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: APKARIAN FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197418205
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 10/30/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1597.622(c)

Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

(c) The family day care home shall maintain documentation of the required immunizations or exemptions from immunization, as set forth in this section, in the person's personnel record that is maintained by the family day care home. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff #1 does not have a current immunization record for TDAP vaccination. Last TDAP vaccine was received on 9/22/2012 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 11/30/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee will provide staff #1's current TDAP vaccination record to LPA by the POC Due Date 11/30/2024

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
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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: Rita Ramos	TELEPHONE: (424) -301-3042
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roberto Luque Avila	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3059
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/30/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/30/2024

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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
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: APKARIAN FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197418205
	VISIT DATE: 10/30/2024

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Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which could pose a danger to children were observed to be inaccessible to children.

The licensee states that there are no poisons in the home and understands that storage areas for poisons must be locked with a key or combination lock.

The valve on the required 2A-10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 8/6/2024, as indicated on service tag. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are in the living room and were tested and are operable.

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 10/04/2024.

Licensee states that there are no firearms stored in the home.

Licensee states that infants sleep in the living room where they are constantly supervised. Appropriate sleeping arrangements and cribs were observed. One crib for each infant in care was observed. Cribs or play yard did not hinder the entrance or exit from the sleeping space, mattresses shall be firm and covered with a fitted sheet that overlaps the underside so it cannot be dislodged. Cribs and play yards were observed to be free of loose articles and objects. No objects were observed to be hanging above or attached to the side of the crib. LPA did not observe any infants swaddled while in care. 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’s name and date. The LIC 9227 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan shall be completed for each infant up to 12 months of age.

LPA did not observe the following items during the inspection: Infant Walkers, Johnny Jumpers, Saucer Chairs, Trampolines and/or any other item that fall into these categories are not permitted in a family childcare facility.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Rita Ramos	TELEPHONE: (424) -301-3042
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roberto Luque Avila	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3059
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/30/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/30/2024

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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
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: APKARIAN FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197418205
	VISIT DATE: 10/30/2024

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LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage athttps://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.

LPA did not observe any children left in parked vehicles. Car seats shall only be used for transportation. LPA did not observe any children sleeping in car seats.

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 6/27/2026. There are first aid supplies available in the living room.

LPA observed that the Licensee and assistant do have proof of the Mandated Reporter Childcare Training Certificate on file.

The licensee does have proof of immunization against Pertussis, Measles, Tuberculosis, and a signed Declination of Influenza Vaccination dated 3/8/2024.

At the time of visit Staff #1 (S1) did not have a current immunization record for their TDAP Immunization. S1’s last Tdap vaccination was recorded 9/22/2012. Tdap immunizations are to be done every ten years. At this time licensee was not in compliance with HSC 1597.622(c) The family day care home shall maintain documentation of the required immunizations or exemptions in the person's personnel record that is maintained by the family day care home. This poses a potential Health, Safety, or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.

Children’s records were reviewed, including emergency information were observed to be complete.

There are no pets on the premises.
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Rita Ramos	TELEPHONE: (424) -301-3042
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roberto Luque Avila	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3059
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/30/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/30/2024

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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
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: APKARIAN FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197418205
	VISIT DATE: 10/30/2024

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LPA did not observe any pools, spas, hot tubs, fish ponds, or similar bodies of water during the inspection.

Smoking is prohibited in a licensed Family Child Care Home. Per Licensee, no one smokes in the home.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

LPA advised that if a child shows signs of illness he/she/they shall be separated from other children and placed in bedroom #3 and parents will be notified to pick up their child.

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

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

LPA advised the Applicant to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Rita Ramos	TELEPHONE: (424) -301-3042
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roberto Luque Avila	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3059
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/30/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/30/2024

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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
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: APKARIAN FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197418205
	VISIT DATE: 10/30/2024

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Licensee 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.

The following deficiencies listed on the attached deficiency page are being cited in accordance with Health and Safety Code. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children’s health & safety

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

During the exit interview, the licensee, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

Exit interview conducted, appeal rights and report was provided with the licensee Talin Apkarian.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Rita Ramos	TELEPHONE: (424) -301-3042
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roberto Luque Avila	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3059
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/30/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/30/2024

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