Per licensee effective today the children use the bathroom in the kitchen, living room, dining room, kitchen, and backyard (fenced). Per licensee areas off limits to children and parents include: Two bedrooms, one bathroom in the hallway of bedrooms, detached converted garage, and front yard. LPA did not observe any stairs in the home during this inspection. During this inspection individuals who reside in the home were discussed and notes on Confidential Name List (LIC811) and attached to this report.

During this inspection licensee verified that detached converted garage is not permitted through the city of Glendale. Per licensee, she was using the detached converted garage as limited activity space.

• Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.

• Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

Per licensee, effective today, she will not allow children in the detached converted garage. Per licensee, effective today she will use the garage as storage area and for her family personal use. LPA asked licensee, to submit an updated facility sketch by 10/09/26 to mark the garage as off-limit area.

All areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. At 8:45 a.m., the licensee began touring LPA’s through the home starting with the entry way which led directly to the living room. The living room was inspected, and electrical outlets were observed to be covered. There is a fireplace in the living room which has been blocked off to prevent access. LPA observed sofas in the living room. Next LPA toured the dining room and observed a dining table and chairs in the dining room. Next LPA toured the kitchen and observed child proof safety latches on the cabinets where licensee stores sharp items and cleaning compounds. LPA observed children napping cots and a pack n'play was stored in the kitchen. Per licensee, children sleep in the living room and dining room. Next LPA toured the bathroom in the kitchen and did not observe any hazards. LPA observed a child safety latch on the cabinet in the bathroom where licensee stores cleaning compounds and personal hygiene. Next LPA toured the two off-limit bedrooms and one off-limit bathroom in the hallway and did not observe any hazards. LPA observed licensee's family members personal belonging in the home. During this inspection LPA observed off-limit rooms doors were closed. LPA observed the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher was anchored to the wall in the kitchen. It was serviced 11/06/25 read by LPA from the service tag. Licensee tested the carbon monoxide and smoke detectors in the kitchen. 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.

Next LPA toured the backyard fenced. Per licensee, currently children use the entire back yard for outdoor play time. The outdoor play area was observed to be fenced. LPA observed 8 children were playing in the backyard. LPA observed that the outdoor yard has toys, swing, slide, and other materials for children to play with. LPA did not observe any objects that can pose a danger to children in the outdoor yard. Outdoor playarea consists of two areas, fenced. LPA observed there is a gate in the backyard which leads to the Olmsted Drive. Per licensee, she keeps the side gate locked all the time, and she carries the keys with her for additional safety. Next LPA toured the off-limit detached converted garage and observed children toys, tables and chairs in the detached garage. There is a door in the detached converted garage which leads to the backyard area.

The licensee was observed to be operating within the licensed capacity and is not exceeding the required limitations during this inspection. During this inspection 8 children were present in the home, (2-5 years old) with licensee and her assistant. All adults present have obtained a criminal record clearance on Licensing Information System (LIS). Per licensee, at 9:40 a.m., currently she has two assistants. 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.

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 09/27. Licensee, Susanna Khachatryan completed required mandated reporter training on 08/20/26. There are first aid supplies available on the premises in the kitchen and outside. LPA advised licensee that if a child shows signs of illness he/she/they shall be separated from other children.

At 9:50 a.m., the facility roster was reviewed and completed. Per licensee currently there are 14 children enrolled. LPA reviewed 6 children's records, including emergency information from 12 enrolled children, and all 6 reviewed files were completed.

The licensee and her two 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 09/14/26 as read by LPA from disaster drill log. Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent’s Rights Poster and the Facility License were observed to be posted at the wall in the dining room. Per license, she provides transportation.

Smoking is prohibited in a licensed Family Child Care Home. Per Licensee, no one smokes in the home. There is a telephone service via a cellphone that is used and the cellphone stays at the facility during operation hours. Per licensee she carries liability insurance in accordance with standard established by Family Child Care statue. Licensee owns the home: The licensee provided proof of control of property.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 2202-CCP. 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) 5140383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/. LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates online at: www.ccld.ca.gov.

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