198020210-6-7-2023-33-CC-AEIN-CSKSVV-20230607141323

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198020210
Report Date: 06/07/2023
Date Signed: 06/07/2023 02:13:29 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 06/07/2023 02:13 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	MELKONYAN FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	198020210
ADMINISTRATOR:	ELAIDA MELKONYAN		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(818) 424-5192
CITY:	GLENDALE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91205
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 19	CENSUS: 8	DATE:	06/07/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:40 AM
MET WITH:	Elaida Melkonyan, Licensee		TIME COMPLETED:	02:30 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	REQUIRED- 1 YEAR INSPECTION CONDUCTED IN ARMENIAN Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Anomeh Eivazian conducted an unannounced required- 1 year inspection to the above facility on 06/07/23. LPA arrived at the facility at 11:40 AM and met with Elaida Melkonyan, Licensee who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. Also present during this inspection, was Susanna Tonoyan and Sona Karapetyan, Licensee’s Assistants. Per licensee, facility hours are Monday to Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. This is a one story home located on the first level. The home consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, living room (daycare room), laundry room, garage, front yard and backyard (fenced). Per licensee the children use the living room (main day care room), 1 bedroom adjacent to the daycare room, 1 bathroom in the hallway, kitchen and backyard (fenced). Per licensee children only use the kitchen to go to the backyard Per licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include: 1 bathroom, 2 bedrooms, laundry room, garage, and front yard. Per licensee parents enter the facility through the main entrance which leads to the living room. During this inspection individuals who reside in the home were discussed and notes on Confidential Name List (LIC811) and attached to this report. All areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. At 11:50 a.m., Licensee took this LPA on a tour of the home. LPA was toured through the interior starting with the living room (main day care room), LPA observed children tables, chairs and toys in the living room. LPA observed all electrical outlets were covered in living room. LPA observed required posting requirements were posted on the wall by entrance door. Next LPA toured the daycare bedroom and observed children toys and beddings in the bedroom. Next LPA toured the bathroom in the hallway of two bedrooms and did not observe any hazards. Next LPA toured the kitchen and observed child proof safety latches on the cabinets where licensee stores sharp items and cleaning compounds. LPA observed off-limit areas doors were closed during this inspection. REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE 1 of 4

SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anomeh Eivazian
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/07/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/07/2023

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: MELKONYAN FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198020210
	VISIT DATE: 06/07/2023

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LPA observed the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher was anchored to the wall in the kitchen. It was serviced on 06/06/23 as read by LPA from the service tag. Licensee tested the carbon monoxide and smoke detectors in the hallway of bedrooms. It sounded off the alarms and heard by LPA to be functional. 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.

Next LPA toured the backyard fenced. Currently, children are using the back yard for outdoor play time. The outdoor play area was observed to be fenced. LPA observed that the outdoor yard has toys, swings, and other materials for children to play with. LPA did not observe any objects that can pose a danger to children on the outdoor yard. The licensee states that supervision is always provided. The outdoor playarea ground is covered by artificial grass. Per licensee, she keeps the garage door closed all the times during daycare hours. LPA observed childcare outdoor playarea is separated by gates and children do not have access to off-limit areas in the backyard.

Per Licensee, there are no pets, weapons, firearms, pools, spas, hot tubs, fish ponds, or similar bodies of water on the premises. At 12:40 p.m., facility roster was reviewed and completed. Per licensee currently there are 19 children enrolled. LPA reviewed 5 children's records, including emergency information from 19 enrolled children, and all 5 reviewed files were completed.

The licensee was observed to be operating within the licensed capacity and is not exceeding the required limitations during this inspection. During this inspection there were 8 children present in the facility with license and her two assistants. All adults present have obtained a criminal record clearance on Licensing Information System (LIS). Per licensee, currently she has one assistant. Licensee 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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anomeh Eivazian
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/07/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/07/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: MELKONYAN FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198020210
	VISIT DATE: 06/07/2023

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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 01/2024. Licensee, Elaida Melkonyan is exempt from Mandated Reporter training due to language barrier. She speaks Armenian only. There are first aid supplies available on the premises in the kitchen. LPA advised licensee that if a child shows signs of illness he/she/they shall be separated from other children.

The licensee and her assistants have proof of immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles. 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 04/06/2022. Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent’s Rights Poster and the Facility License were observed to be posted at the wall by the entrance.

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 child care facility. Smoking is prohibited in a licensed Family Child Care Home. Per Licensee, no one smokes in the home. There is telephone service via a landline stays at the facility during operation hours. Per licensee she does not carry liability insurance or a bond in accordance with standard established by Family Child Care statue. Signed statements (LIC282) on 5 reviewed files.

INFANT CARE: Licensee states that currently she has one infant enrolled in her daycare. Licensee states that infants sleep in the daycare bedroom where they are constantly supervised. Appropriate sleeping arrangements and cribs was available observed. (one crib for each infant in care is required). 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 shall be free of loose articles and objects. No objects shall 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. A copy of the LIC 9227 was provided to Licensee. LPA provided the licensee with a copy of A Child Care Provider’s Guide to Safe Sleep, by American Academy of Pediatrics. LPA also consulted and explained Child Abuse Reporting, Never Shake a Baby, and Safe Sleeping practices.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anomeh Eivazian
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/07/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/07/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: MELKONYAN FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198020210
	VISIT DATE: 06/07/2023

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SAFE SLEEP: LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee, and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at http://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforescources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resoucrces/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 http://www/cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. Boppy recall: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/The-Boppy-Company-Recalls-Over-3-Million-Original-Newborn-Loungers-Boppy-Preferred-Newborn-Loungers-and-Pottery-Barn-Kids-Boppy-Newborn-Loungers-After-8-Infant-Deaths-Suffocation-Risk

Medication: Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. The licensee states that she will provide IMS. Per licensee, there are no children enrolled that require IMS at this time. 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 advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates online at: www.ccld.ca.gov.

At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. Therefore, there are no citations being issued today from the areas that were inspected today.
The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.
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 experienced. If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding inspection tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.gov/inforesouces/community-care-liceinsing/inspection-process
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Elaida Melkpnyan at 2:30 PM.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anomeh Eivazian
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/07/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/07/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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