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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197493209
Report Date: 06/08/2026
Date Signed: 06/08/2026 03:33:42 PM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
06/02/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Suzette Ornelas
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 58-CC-20260602141255
FACILITY NAME:ZANIKYAN FAMILY DAY CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
197493209
ADMINISTRATOR:VARDUHI ZANIKYANFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(818) 900-4004
CITY:VAN NUYSSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91401
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 8DATE:
06/08/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:30 AM
MET WITH:VARDUHI ZANIKYANTIME COMPLETED:
03:22 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Allegation 1 - Licensee is not primarily involved in providing care for the children during the hours that the home provides care
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On 6/8/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Suzette Ornelas conducted an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting an initial investigation regarding the above allegation. Upon arrival, LPA was greeted and let into the facility by Licensee, VARDUHI ZANIKYAN, to whom the reason for the inspection was announced. LPA toured the facility and observed 8 daycare children and 2 adults.

Throughout the course of the investigation, LPA Ornelas made observations,obtained a copy of the childrens roster and conducted interviews.

-Pertaining to the allegations that -Licensee is not primarily involved in providing care for the children during the hours that the home provides care.
Adult 1 (A1) stated that due to personal reasons, she was in fact out of the coutry for approximately 2 months. A1 stated that parents were notified and she was available via telephone during this time. A1 further stated that the Adult 2 (A2) who was left to primarly care for the children has all required paperwork.
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Raul Navarro
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Suzette Ornelas
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/08/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/08/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
06/02/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Suzette Ornelas
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 58-CC-20260602141255

FACILITY NAME:ZANIKYAN FAMILY DAY CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
197493209
ADMINISTRATOR:VARDUHI ZANIKYANFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:14030 SYLVAN ST.TELEPHONE:
(818) 900-4004
CITY:VAN NUYSSTATE:CAZIP CODE:
91401
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 8DATE:
06/08/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:30 AM
MET WITH:VARDUHI ZANIKYANTIME COMPLETED:
03:22 PM
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Allegation 2 - Licensee allows uncleared staff to care for children
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On 6/8/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Suzette Ornelas conducted an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting an initial investigation regarding the above allegation. Upon arrival, LPA was greeted and let into the facility by Licensee, VARDUHI ZANIKYAN, to whom the reason for the inspection was announced. LPA toured the facility and observed 8 daycare children and 2 adults.

Throughout the course of the investigation, LPA Ornelas made observations, obtained a copy of the childrens roster and conducted interviews.

-Pertaining to the allegation that - Licensee allows uncleared staff to care for children.
According to the Reporting Party (RP), RP stated that "workers or relatives" provide care to the children are not the two individuals who are supposed to be providing care.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Raul Navarro
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Suzette Ornelas
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/08/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/08/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 58-CC-20260602141255
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION 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: ZANIKYAN FAMILY DAY CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493209
VISIT DATE: 06/08/2026
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According to interviews conducted during the course of the investigation, all the adults working with the children are fingerprinted and cleared to be providing care to children. All names mentioned appeared on the Guardian Background Check System Roster. There was no mention of names that were not on the roster or unknown adults.


Based on the evidence as documented above, the allegations have been determined to be Unsubstantiated. A finding that the complaint is unsubstantiated means that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the allegation occurred.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee, VARDUHI ZANIKYAN.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Raul Navarro
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Suzette Ornelas
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/08/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/08/2026
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 58-CC-20260602141255
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION 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: ZANIKYAN FAMILY DAY CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493209
VISIT DATE: 06/08/2026
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LPA Ornelas conducted a file review and observed A2 to have all the required parer including Current Pediatric first Aid/CPR, MMR, Tdap and TB immunization's along with the Preventative Health and Safety Certificate.

Based on the information obtained through observations and interviews, the allegation is substantiated. A substantiated finding means that the complaint is substantiated and the allegation is valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met.

1 Type B deficiency is being cited on the attached LIC9099-D.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee, VARDUHI ZANIKYAN.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Raul Navarro
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Suzette Ornelas
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/08/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/08/2026
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 58-CC-20260602141255
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION 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: ZANIKYAN FAMILY DAY CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493209
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/08/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
06/30/2026
Section Cited
CCR
102417(a)
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102417 Operation of a Family Child Care Home -(a)The licensee shall be present in the home .. When circumstances require the licensee to be temporarily absent from the home, the licensee shall arrange for a substitute adult to care for and supervise the children during his/her absence. Temporary absences shall not exceed 20 percent of the hours that the facility is providing care per day. This requirement is not met as evidence by:
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Licensee agrees to watch the supervising children in care video at cclc.childcarevideos.org and submit a summary to LPA via email at suzette.ornelas@dss.ca.gov
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Based on Interviews and observations, A1 stated that they were not present in the home at least 80% of the time per day for approximately 2 months.
Which poses a potential risk to 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: Raul Navarro
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Suzette Ornelas
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/08/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/08/2026
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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