191671703-6-20-2023-54-CC-AESA-CSYVYL-20230620165120

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191671703
Report Date: 06/20/2023
Date Signed: 06/20/2023 04:51:38 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
MONTEREY PARK S WEST, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	OPTIMAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	191671703
ADMINISTRATOR:	DOWELL,CAROLYN		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1300 EAST PALMER AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(310) 603-0378
CITY:	COMPTON	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90221
CAPACITY:	75	CENSUS: 23	DATE:	06/20/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	01:00 PM
MET WITH:	Director Carolyn Dowell		TIME COMPLETED:	05:00 PM

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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	Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Austin Estrada conducted an unannounced annual required inspection at the above facility. LPA met with Director Carolyn Dowell and provided the entrance checklist. Director guided LPA on a tour of the facility. Per Director the facility operation days and hours are Monday-Friday 6:00AM-6:00PM. There is a Kindergarten - Eighth grade program on-site. The classrooms and playground are separate from the preschool. LPA observed a current Children's roster. The facility has 6 classrooms where care is provided, but only 2 classrooms were being used during the visit. LPA observed 12 children supervised by one teacher in room 1 and 11 children supervised by one teacher and one assistant in room 3. Teacher child ratios were observed, and staff names recorded. All staff present have obtained a criminal record clearance, but were not associated to the facility. LPA advised Director that all staff should have their criminal record clearance transferred to the facility. The following was observed during the tour of the facility: All classrooms was observed to be clean and in good repair. The floors were clean and lighting was in operable condition. There were age appropriate toys and equipment. LPA observed water readily available via water bottles provided by facility. The facility also provides disposable cups for children to use for drinking water. LPA observed cubbies/storage area for children to store their personal belongings. LPA observed a central fire alarm system. LPA did not observe a functioning carbon monoxide detector at the facility. LPA advised Director that at least one functioning carbon monoxide detector shall be in the facility. LPA observed Fire extinguisher indicated fully charged last serviced on 3/8/23. First Aid kit was observed and inventoried. Appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability, good repair, water temperature, toilet paper, paper towels, and general sanitation. Disinfectants and cleaning solutions were observed to inaccessible to children in care. Per Director there are no poisons stored at the facility. LPA advised Director that if poisons are stored at the facility they must be locked and inaccessible to children I care. Napping equipment and bedding were inspected and found to be clean and in operable condition. Per Director, bedding sheets are provided by the parents/guardians and taken home to be washed weekly. The isolation area is located in room 7. LPA observed a cot available for an ill child if needed. Per Director, ill

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Valarie Cook	TELEPHONE: (323) 9813362
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Austin Estrada	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/20/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/20/2023

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
MONTEREY PARK S WEST, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: OPTIMAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 191671703
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 06/20/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1596.954

Licensure Requirements

Every licensed child day care center shall have one or more carbon monoxide detectors in the facility that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 13260) of Part 2 of Division 12. The department shall account for the presence of these detectors during inspections. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on(observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above: facility did not have at least functioning carbon monoxide detector which poses potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 06/26/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Director will provided proof of a functioning carbon monoxide detector to LPA via email by POC due date.

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1597.16(a)(1)

Lead Testing

(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above: facility has not had the required lead testing for the facility which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 07/18/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Director will provide proof of scheduled lead testing to LPA by POC due date.

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: Valarie Cook	TELEPHONE: (323) 9813362
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Austin Estrada	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/20/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/20/2023

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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
MONTEREY PARK S WEST, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: OPTIMAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 191671703
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 06/20/2023

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:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on rcord review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above: 4 out of 4 staff did not have the mandated reporter training cerificate available for review at the time of inspection which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 07/04/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Director will provide mandated reporter training certificates for staff to LPA via email by POC due date.

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101216.1(b)(1)

Teacher Qualifications and Duties

(b) Prior to employment, a teacher shall meet the requirements of (b)(1) or (b)(2) below: (1) A teacher shall have completed, with passing grades, at least six postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units of the education requirement specified in (c)(1) below; or shall have obtained a Child Development Assistant Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above: facility did not have proof of educational requirements for S4 available for review during the inspection hich poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 07/04/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Director will provide transcripts for S4 to LPA via email by POC due date.

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: Valarie Cook	TELEPHONE: (323) 9813362
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Austin Estrada	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/20/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/20/2023

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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
MONTEREY PARK S WEST, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: OPTIMAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 191671703
	VISIT DATE: 06/20/2023

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children use the staff bathroom if needed.
Per Director, no children require medication. Medication is stored in the front office when medication is stored at the facility. LPA observed the medication storage area to be inaccessible to children in care.
LPA observed the outdoor play area to have age-appropriate toys and material for children, free of loose, sharp, and/or pointed parts. LPA observed required cushioning under climbing structures to absorb a fall. Per Director, water bottles are provided to children while outdoors. Per Director the outdoor water fountains are currently not used. LPA observed required shade in the outdoor area and there are no bodies of water on the premises.
LPA observed the kitchen area, food preparation area, and food storage area to be clean and free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin. LPA observed refrigerator to be clean and in operable condition. LPA observed items in the refrigerator not to be expired. Food that was not in the original packaging were sealed and labeled with an expiration date. Per Director the facility provides breakfast, midmorning snack, lunch, and two afternoon snacks to children in care.
During the inspection, children present was observed to be treated with dignity and respect, observed to be receiving safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment, and free from corporal and/or unusual punishment.
LPA observed required posted documentation which included, Facility License, LIC610- Emergency Disaster Plan, Publication (PUB) 393- Notification of Parent Rights, PUB 269- Child Passenger Restraint System, LIC 613A- Notification of Personal Rights and Lunch/Snack Menus. All documents were observed near the entrance of the facility.
LPA observed Sign in/out sheets, LIC 9148 Earthquake Preparedness, Daily Activity Schedule, and Verification of Disaster and Fire Drills (last conducted on 3/8/23). LPA observed 3 out of 23 children not to be signed in at the time of inspection. LPA advised Director that all children should be signed in and out by a parent/guardian while in care.
Children’s records were reviewed for LIC 613A- Personal Rights, Admission Agreement, Immunization Records, LIC 700- Identification and Emergency Information, LIC 701- Physician’s Report, LIC 627- Consent for Medical Treatment, and LIC 995A Notification of Parents’ Rights. All children’s records were observed to be complete.
Staff records were reviewed for approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification, staff qualifications, LIC 508-Criminal Record Statement, LIC 503- Health Screening Report, LIC 9052- Employee Rights, Proof of immunizations against measles, pertussis and influenza or influenza declination, TB clearance or risk assessment, and LIC 9108- Statement of Child and Mandated Reporter Training Certificate. There is at least

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Valarie Cook	TELEPHONE: (323) 9813362
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Austin Estrada	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/20/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/20/2023

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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
MONTEREY PARK S WEST, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: OPTIMAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 191671703
	VISIT DATE: 06/20/2023

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one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. LPA observed 4 out of 4 staff not to have the mandated reporter training certificate available for review at the time of inspection. LPA did not observe immunization records for measles and pertussis for staff #4 (S4). LPA also did not observe the educational requirements for S4. LPA provided Director the staff qualifications.
Facility has not completed the required lead testing. LPA provided the Director with PIN 21-21-CCP: Release of the Written Directives for Lead Testing of Water in Licensed Child Care Centers Per AB 2370.
LPA informed the Director of the following information:
To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.
LPA provided and discussed PIN 23-06-CCP Information Regarding Brightly Colored Fentanyl, Also Referred to as “Rainbow Fentanyl”.
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 experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process.
Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated 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
Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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 Child Care Center. 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.
LPA provided consult regarding the technical support program (TSP).
Based on the LPA’s observations, interviews and records review, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (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. Deficiencies include 4 type B violations.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Valarie Cook	TELEPHONE: (323) 9813362
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Austin Estrada	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/20/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/20/2023

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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
MONTEREY PARK S WEST, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: OPTIMAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 191671703
	VISIT DATE: 06/20/2023

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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 26 27 28 29 30 31 32	A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100.00 civil penalty. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the Director. Appeal rights were discussed and provided to the Director.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Valarie Cook	TELEPHONE: (323) 9813362
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Austin Estrada	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/20/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/20/2023

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