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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198020562
Report Date: 07/13/2023
Date Signed: 07/13/2023 03:39:37 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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:TOPCHYAN FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
198020562
ADMINISTRATOR:MARINE TOPCHYANFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(818) 298-4536
CITY:GLENDALESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91201
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 12DATE:
07/13/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
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MET WITH:Marine Topchyan, LicenseeTIME COMPLETED:
04:00 PM
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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 07/13/2023. LPA arrived at the facility at 11:45 AM, LPA rang the door bell, no one opened the door. LPA observed and heard children were playing in the backyard. LPA opened the side gate and went to the backyard. LPA met with Anush Minasian and Zarine Melkonyan. LPA observed 12 children were playing in the backyard. Upon LPA's arrival to the facility licensee was not present in the home. Licensee, Marine Topchyan arrived at 12:02 PM who stated she went to her mother's home to bring lunch. LPA contacted Monterey Park Regional office and verified Zarine Melkonyan and Anush Minasian did not have criminal record clearance on file. At 12:15 PM, Asya Nigiyan, licensee's assistant arrived to the facility who stated she had a Doctor appointment.

At 12:20 PM, Licensee guided analyst on a tour of the facility. A COVID 19 risk assessment was conducted prior to entering the facility. Per licensee, Marine Topchyan facility hours are Monday to Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. LPA provided a copy of Entrance Checklist—Family Child Care Home (LIC126) to licensee. Per licensee, parents enter the home through the main entrance which leads to the living room and said gate which leads to the backyard (fenced).

This is a one story home located on the first level. The home consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room (FIREPLACE: inaccessible), laundry room, detached garage, front yard and backyard (fenced). Per licensee at 12:30 PM the children use the living room, dining room, bathroom in the hallway, kitchen, and backyard (fenced). Per licensee areas off limits to children and parents include: 2 bedrooms, one bathroom in the master bedroom, laundry room, detached garage, and front yard. LPA did not observe stairs in the home. During this inspection individuals who reside in the home were discussed and notes on Confidential Name List (LIC811) and attached to this report.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anomeh Eivazian
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/13/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/13/2023
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, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: TOPCHYAN FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198020562
VISIT DATE: 07/13/2023
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All areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. At 12:20 PM, Licensee took this LPA on a tour of the home. LPA was toured through the interior starting with the living room, LPA observed sofas, a coffee table, and TV in the living room. LPA observed a child safety gate was installed in the living room. Next LPA toured the dining room and observed children chairs, table, and toys in the dining room. Next LPA toured the daycare bathroom in the hallway and did not observe any hazards. Next LPA toured the one daycare bedroom and observed children napping cots in the bedroom. LPA observed off-limit rooms doors were closed. Next LPA toured the kitchen and observed child proof safety latches on the cabinets where licensee stores sharp items and cleaning compounds. Per licensee, children walk through the kitchen to go to the backyard. LPA observed licensee's family personal belongings in the home. LPA observed the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher was anchored to the wall in the hallway. It was serviced on 08/22/2022 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 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.

Per licensee, she provides food for children in care. Licensee was advised that if food is brought from the children’s homes, all containers must be labeled with child’s name and properly stored or refrigerated. Per Licensee, Marine Topchyan at 1:10 p.m there are no pets, weapons, firearms, pools, spas, hot tubs, fish ponds, or similar bodies of water on the premises.

The licensee has completed training on preventive health practices including Pediatric First Aid and CPR. The licensee's Pediatric First Aid and CPR expires on 04/2024. Licensee, did not have current required mandated reporter training certificate on file, expired: 06/07/2023. There are first aid supplies available on the premises in the closet in the hallway of bedrooms. LPA advised licensee that if a child shows signs of illness he/she/they shall be separated from other children.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anomeh Eivazian
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/13/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/13/2023
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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: TOPCHYAN FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198020562
VISIT DATE: 07/13/2023
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 The licensee was observed to be operating within the licensed capacity and is not exceeding the required limitations during this inspection. Per licensee, currently she has three assistants. During this inspection licensee's present two assistants, Anush Minassian and Zarine Melkomyan did not have criminal record clearance on file. 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.

At 1:40 p.m., facility roster was reviewed, not current and completed. Per licensee currently there are 12 children enrolled. LPA reviewed 5 children's records, including emergency information from 12 enrolled children, and all 5 reviewed files were completed.

The licensee and her assistant, Asya Nigiyan 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 05/15/23. Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent’s Rights Poster and the Facility License were observed to be posted at the wall by the entrance in the living room.

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 cellphone that is used and the cellphone 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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anomeh Eivazian
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/13/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/13/2023
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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: TOPCHYAN FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198020562
VISIT DATE: 07/13/2023
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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

INFANT CARE: Per licensee, she does not provide care to infants. 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.

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.

The following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809 (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children’s health & safety.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anomeh Eivazian
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/13/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/13/2023
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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: TOPCHYAN FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198020562
VISIT DATE: 07/13/2023
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LPA Eivazian informed licensee, Marine Topchyan that this report dated 07/13/23 document (2 of Type A citation). Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

Also, LPA Eivazian informed the licensee, Marine Topchyan to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 07/13/23 that documents any Type A citations to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.

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


Licensee, Marine Topchyan 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.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Marine Topchayn at 4:00 PM.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anomeh Eivazian
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/13/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/13/2023
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Created By: Anomeh Eivazian On 07/13/2023 at 01:54 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: TOPCHYAN FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198020562

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/13/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.8662(b)(1)
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on licensee file review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above and did not have current mandated reporter training on file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 07/31/2023
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Per licensee, she will complete required mandated reporter training by due date, 07/31/23 and a copy will be submitted to LPA via email.
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102417(g)(8)
Operation of A Family Child Care Home
(8) Each family child care home shall have a current roster of children as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.841.

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Based on facility roster review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above and did not have current facility roster which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 07/31/2023
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Per licensee, she will have facility current roster by due date, 07/31/23 and a copy will be submitted to LPA via email.
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:Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Anomeh Eivazian
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/13/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/13/2023


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Created By: Anomeh Eivazian On 07/13/2023 at 02:18 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: TOPCHYAN FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198020562

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/13/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
102370(d)(1)
Criminal Record Clearance
All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing, or volunteering in a licensed facility:
(1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department
This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on staff file review and Licensing Information System, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above and her two present assistants during today 's inspection Anush Minassian and Zarine Melkomyan did not have criminal record clearance on file which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
$1000 Civil Penalty was assessed during this inspection.
POC Due Date: 07/14/2023
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Per licensee, Anush Minassian and Zarine Melkomyan will not be present in the home until they have criminal record clearance in Licensing Information System (LIS).
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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:Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Anomeh Eivazian
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/13/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/13/2023


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