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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198020562
Report Date: 12/03/2024
Date Signed: 12/03/2024 02:11:03 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/
DIRECTOR:		MARINE TOPCHYANFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(818) 298-4536
CITY:GLENDALESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91201
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 16CENSUS: 16DATE:
12/03/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:05 AM
MET WITH:Marine Topchyan, LicenseeTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:30 PM
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ANNUAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED IN ARMENIAN
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Anomeh Eivazian conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection to the above facility on 12/03/24. LPA arrived at the facility at 10:05 AM, LPA rang the door bell, no one opened the door. LPA observed and heard children were playing in the backyard. LPA went to the side gate, observed children were playing outside and heard children said:" what are you doing". Shortly after licensee, Marine Topchyan opened the main entrance door which leads to the living room. Right away LPA Eivazian asked licensee, do you have any back door or exit in the backyard, and licensee stated no. LPA toured the inside the home with licensee including off-limit areas and did not observe any hazards. Next LPA toured the backyard. LPA counted 14 children were present in the backyard with licensee, Marine Topchyan, licensee's assistant, Vardanush Avetisyan, and child#1 mother, Kristina Hovhannisyan, who stated she came to pick up her child who did not feel well. While LPA was counting the children, LPA asked licensee do you have any other door in the backyard to take the children out from backyard, licensee stated no. Children stated, Ms. Ani took child#2, child#3 child #4 and child#5 from back of the playhouse. LPA observed a playhouse was placed in the backyard by the lattice fencing. Children pointed to the lattice fencing in the backyard. LPA moved the playhouse and observed there was an opening in the lattice which leads to the neighbor 1911 W. Kenneth Rd., Glendale, CA 91201 backyard. (Pictures were taken). LPA looked into the opening did not see any children. LPA asked licensee do you have children in any other place or did you let Ms. Ani to take children from this opening to the neighbors home, licensee stated no. Licensee stated that she does not know 1911 W. Kenneth Rd. neighbor and she does not have any contact number for them. A written declaration obtained from licensee. During this inspection, licensee's husband Ovanes Topchyan came to the facility around 10:30 AM and left shortly.

Upon LPA's arrival to the facility 14 children, all being under 5 year were present in the facility with license and her assistant. During this inspection two other children were dropped off to the facility. Total of 16 children were present in the facility, all children were under 5 years old. The licensee was observed not to be operating within the licensed capacity and is exceeding the required limitations with four children during this inspection. Four children were picked up during this inspection.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anomeh Eivazian
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/03/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/03/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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: 12/03/2024
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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, Marine Topchyan 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: 3 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.

All areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. At 10:05 AM, 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. 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. LPA observed off-limit rooms doors were closed. LPA toured the off-limit three bedrooms and one bathroom 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. 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 12/03/24 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. The licensee states that supervision is always provided.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anomeh Eivazian
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/03/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/03/2024
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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: 12/03/2024
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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 04/26. Licensee, Marine Topchyan completed required mandated reporter training on 07/14/23. 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.

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.

At 11:00 a.m., facility roster was reviewed, not current and completed. Per licensee currently there are 16 children enrolled. LPA reviewed 16 children's records, including emergency information from 16 enrolled children, and 10 out of 16 reviewed files were completed. Licensee did not have six children files from 16 enrolled children available today for review.

The licensee has proof of immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Licensee's assistant, Vardanush Avetisyan did not have TB test, proof of immunization against measles, pertussis and influenza on file. 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 09/15/24. 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 10 reviewed files.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anomeh Eivazian
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/03/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/03/2024
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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: 12/03/2024
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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.

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: 12/03/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/03/2024
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: TOPCHYAN FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198020562
VISIT DATE: 12/03/2024
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LPA Eivazian informed licensee, Marine Topchyan that this report dated 12/03/24 document (1 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 12/03/24 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.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anomeh Eivazian
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/03/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/03/2024
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Created By: Anomeh Eivazian On 12/03/2024 at 01:24 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: 12/03/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
102416.5(a)
Staffing Ratio and Capacity
(a) The capacity specified on the license shall be the maximum number of children for whom care may be provided at any one time.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on LPA's observations on 12/03/24, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above during this inspection total of 16 children were present in the facility, all being under 5 year old which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 12/04/2024
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During this inspection four children were picked up. Per licensee, she will disenroll four children effective today and an updated facility roster will be emailed to LPA Eivazian by 12/04/24.
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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: 12/03/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/03/2024


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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: 12/03/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1597.622(a)(1)
General Provisions and Definitions
(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

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Based on staff file review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above and licensee's assistant, Vardanush Avetisyan did not have proof of immunization against measles, pertussis and influenza on file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 01/03/2025
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Per licensee, her assistant, Vardanush Avetisyan will have proof of immunization against pertussis, measles and influenza by 01/03/25.
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102418(g)
Immunizations
(g) The licensee shall document each child's immunizations as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Section 6070, and shall maintain such documentation for as long as the child is enrolled.

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Based on 16 children file review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above and six children out of 16 did not have immunization record on file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 01/03/2025
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Per licensee, she will obtain 6 children immunization record by plan of correction due date, 01/03/2025.
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: 12/03/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/03/2024


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Created By: Anomeh Eivazian On 12/03/2024 at 01:24 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: 12/03/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102421(b)
Child's Records
(b) The licensee shall maintain, in each child's record, a copy of the emergency information card as required
in Section 102417(g)(7).

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on 16 children file review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above six out of 16 children file was not available today for review which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 01/03/2025
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Per licensee, she will have 6 children file available for review by 01/03/25.
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Section Cited
CCR
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.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on facility file review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above and current facility roster was not available during this inspection which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 12/04/2024
Plan of Correction
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Per licensee, she will submit her facility current roster by 12/04/24.
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: 12/03/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/03/2024


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