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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191599338
Report Date: 12/13/2019
Date Signed: 12/13/2019 02:10:22 PM

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:	OPTIONS HEAD START-WHITCOMB		FACILITY NUMBER:	191599338
ADMINISTRATOR:	PAULINE ABU-TAYEH		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	350 W. MAUNA LOA		TELEPHONE:	(626) 914-0149
CITY:	GLENDORA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91740
CAPACITY:	44	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	12/13/2019
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	12:30 PM
MET WITH:	Marsha Cosper, Lead Teacher		TIME COMPLETED:	02:23 PM

NARRATIVE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	An unannounced Annual Random Inspection was conducted on this day by Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Bardo Baluyot and Lissete Gonzalez. Facility is currently licensed for a capacity of 44 children. LPA met with Lead Teacher, Marsha Cosper who guided analysts on a tour of the facility. This is a Head Start preschool program that currently operates a morning session from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM (Rm 1AM and Rm 2AM) and an afternoon session from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM (Rm PM1 Duration and 2PM Duration) from Monday through Friday. The facility’s hours of operation are 7:00am-6:00pm. All areas identified on the Indoors and Outdoors Facility Sketch were inspected. LPA observed a total of no children present during today’s visit due to a “non-class” day for staff training. LPA’s observed three Staff members in Room 1am. There were no children present for Room #2am during this inspection. Staff names were recorded. Sign in and out sheets and procedures were reviewed. INDOORS: Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness, good repair and free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Storage for children's belongings and isolation area were inspected. Ill isolation area is located in the Teacher’s office. Drinking water is available indoors for children to drink freely via water fountains. A Carbon monoxide detector and smoke detector were present. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability, good repair, water temperature, toilet paper, area safety and sanitation. First Aid supplies were inventoried. A review of the medication policy, including administering, labeling, storage, and records was made. Food menus were reviewed. Food is provided by various outside vendors and is delivered daily. Food and snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity and appropriateness for children in care. The facility provides, REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE: 1 OF 3

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana Chico	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3351
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Bardo Baluyot	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/13/2019

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/13/2019

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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: OPTIONS HEAD START-WHITCOMB	FACILITY NUMBER: 191599338
	VISIT DATE: 12/13/2019

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breakfast, lunch and for the am sessions; lunch and pm snack are provided for the pm session. Food is reheated and prepared by staff daily. Food preparation area was toured for safety, cleanliness and proper equipment. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins had tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects and rodents. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medications and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children

OUTDOORS: The outdoor play yard was observed to be fully fenced and exclusively used by the preschool program. The outdoor play equipment was inspected for safety, free of sharp, loose pointed parts, good repair and age appropriateness. Required shade, drinking water and fencing were inspected. Drinking water is available to children when outdoors via a portable water jug with disposable cups. Play area was inspected for hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water; no bodies of water or hazards were observed. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall.

RECORDS REVIEW: Sampling of children’s emergency information was reviewed and appeared to be current. No children nor staff records were reviewed as they are stored in the main Options Head Start located at: 1330 Potrero Ave, South El Monte, 91733. (626) 459-4299. If there are any deficiencies during that review, this report may be amended. All individuals present have obtained a criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption. Staff #1 provided proof of current Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification. The name of the child care center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director's was posted.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS). The facility provides Incidental Medical Services-IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and (equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. A Plan of Operation that includes 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. REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE; 2 OF 3

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana Chico	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3351
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Bardo Baluyot	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/13/2019

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/13/2019

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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: OPTIONS HEAD START-WHITCOMB	FACILITY NUMBER: 191599338
	VISIT DATE: 12/13/2019

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The following was discussed: As of January 1, 2018, Health & Safety Code 1596.8662 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. New employees shall have 90 days from date of employment to complete training as required. The training may be met by using the Department’s Office of Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP) online training modules at: http://www.mandatedreporterca.com/.

LPA's provided the CCLD Effects of Lead Exposure brochure during this visit.

No deficiencies were cited during this inspection. An exit interview was conducted with Teacher, Marsha Cosper. Appeal rights, a copy of this report, and Notice of Site Visit was provided.

The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana Chico	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3351
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Bardo Baluyot	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/13/2019

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/13/2019

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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