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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197700461
Report Date: 02/15/2024
Date Signed: 02/15/2024 05:15:34 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/15/2024 05:15 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
PALMDALE CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME:KARAPULYAN FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
197700461
ADMINISTRATOR:MERI KARAPULYANFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(818) 400-1863
CITY:PORTER RANCHSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91326
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 0DATE:
02/15/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
04:00 PM
MET WITH:Meri KarapulyanTIME COMPLETED:
05:30 PM
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On 2/15/2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Isabel Ortega conducted an unannounced annual random inspection. The LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry by Licensee who guided the LPA on a tour of the home. Upon entry to the facility LPA did not observe any children in care.
This is a two-story single-family with an attached garage. There is a living room, dining room, kitchen, 4 bedrooms, three restrooms, office, back yard, and an underground pool (meets Title 22 Regulation LPA observed a over 5 feet black mesh fence all around) and a shed in the back yard. Main care is provided in the office room referred to as the day care area. Licensee provides children with cots and playpens/cribs for infants when children are napping. The off-limits areas are the entire second floor, four bedrooms and two restrooms (child safety gate observed at the bottom of the stairs), attached garage (child safety knob observed), pool (meets Title 22 regulations) and the shed in the back yard (inaccessible to children in care).
Licensee provides breakfast, morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack and dinner as needed.
The operational child care hours are Monday through Sunday varied 23 hours depending on parent need.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/15/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/15/2024
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
PALMDALE CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: KARAPULYAN FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197700461
VISIT DATE: 02/15/2024
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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. Knives, medication cleaning supplies and chemicals are kept inaccessible to children(child safety latched observed).

There are age appropriate toys and equipment on the premises.

The First Aid kit with a temperature thermometer was observed and complete. The required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) is in green and purchased in 2024. Smoke and carbon monoxide detector (tested at 4:50 p.m.) were found to be in operating condition according to the Fire Marshal standards. Fire and disaster drills are conducted every six-month last drill recorded 2/01/2024 at 8:00 a.m.

Licensee had all the required posted documents: Facility License (LIC 203, Notice of Parent's Rights Poster (PUB 394), Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610A), and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC 9148)

The licensee provided proof of immunization against pertussis (TDAP), measles (MMR), and influenza.


Licensee provided a valid CPR/First Aid training certificate card which does not expire until 9/28/2024. Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter training (AB1207) is required to be maintained every two-year. Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter training certificate is dated 10/02/2023.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/15/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/15/2024
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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
PALMDALE CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: KARAPULYAN FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197700461
VISIT DATE: 02/15/2024
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Licensee's facility child roster is current and maintained up to date.

The following were discussed: No smoking, infant walkers, Johnny jumpers, exersaucers and any other item that falls into that category are 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 and penalty.

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 analysis of any person who will be visiting regularly or for longer than one week.
The Licensee was reminded to report Unusual Incidents. A report shall be made to the department by telephone or fax during the department's normal business hours before the close of the next working day following the occurrence during the operation of family day care home. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the department within seven days following the occurrence of any events specified above. The applicant was informed to utilize the Unusual Incident Report/Injury Report form LIC624B when submitting the report to the department.
Safe Sleep regulations (under 24 months) were discussed with Licensee and referred to the CCL web site for additional information and PINS. Provided licensee with an infant sleep plan form LIC 9227 and sleep log.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/15/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/15/2024
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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
PALMDALE CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: KARAPULYAN FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197700461
VISIT DATE: 02/15/2024
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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.
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 Child Care Advocates:

To sign up for our Quarterly Updates please email the Child Care Advocates at


chilcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov & (916) 654-1541
The licensee was informed of the responsibility to report suspected Child Abuse by calling the Child Abuse Hot-line at 1-800-540-4000.

The facility was found to be in compliance per Title 22 regulations, no deficiencies will be cited today. An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this Report, a Notice of Site visit and Appeal rights were provided and discussed with licensee. All licensing reports are recommended to keep for 3 years and the Notice of Site visit is to be posted visible to parents for 30 days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/15/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/15/2024
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