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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198000028
Report Date: 03/14/2024
Date Signed: 03/14/2024 10:20:57 AM


Document Has Been Signed on 03/14/2024 10:20 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

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



FACILITY NAME:OPTIONS-STATE PRESCHOOL-EMERY PARKFACILITY NUMBER:
198000028
ADMINISTRATOR:DEBORAH SLOBOJANFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:2821 W. COMMONWEALTHTELEPHONE:
(626) 289-0835
CITY:ALHAMBRASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91803
CAPACITY:28CENSUS: 14DATE:
03/14/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Lead Testing/ExceedanceUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:Christina Fernandez, Site Director/TeacherTIME COMPLETED:
10:45 AM
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On 03/14/2024, at 9:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kruz Long conducted an unannounced case management inspection for an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) detected in a water fixture in the facility. LPA met with Christina Fernandez, Site Director/Teacher during the visit. Also present in the facility was 14 children and 3 teachers/staff. Facility was within ratio & capacity. A COVID 19 risk assessment was conducted prior to entering the facility.

Analyst reviewed new Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, which requires the testing of water for lead in Child Care Centers (CCCs) with Lead Teacher during the inspection. Per AB 2370, all CCCs that are located in buildings constructed before January 1, 2010, must have their water tested and post the results by January 1, 2023, and every 5 years after the date of the first testing. LPA requested facility to provided facility sketch LIC 999 and required forms LIC 9276, and LIC 9275.

On 08/28/2023, the Department received notification from the State Water Resources Control Board
(SWRCB), Division of Drinking Water (DDW). The SWRCB report indicated the facility was inspected and samples were collected on 08/19/2023. Faucets and drinking fountain reported with 5.5 ppb or greater lead exceedance levels were as follows:

· Drinking Fountain- B (6.2 UG/L) – LPA observed drinking fountain was removed and capped - picture was taken.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana ChicoTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3374
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kruz LongTELEPHONE: 323-981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/14/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/14/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Document Has Been Signed on 03/14/2024 10:20 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

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


FACILITY NAME: OPTIONS-STATE PRESCHOOL-EMERY PARK
FACILITY NUMBER: 198000028

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/14/2024
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
03/15/2024
Section Cited
CCR
101700.3(b)(1)

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101700.3(b)(1) California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers. (b) Testing results with...readings of 0.5 ppb or greater..., before comparing to the Action Level. (1) A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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LPA observed Drinking Fountain B was removed and capped - picture was taken. Per Staff, the facility does not use Drinking Fountain B which was removed and capped. Drinking water comes from the kitchen faucet which did not test for lead exceedance. POC cleared during site visit.
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Based on record review and observations, the licensee did not comply with the directive above, as Drinking Fountain- B (6.2 UG/L) tested with an Action Level Exceedance (ALE). This poses an immediate Health and Safety risk to children in care.
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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: Ana ChicoTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3374
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kruz LongTELEPHONE: 323-981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/14/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/14/2024
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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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: OPTIONS-STATE PRESCHOOL-EMERY PARK
FACILITY NUMBER: 198000028
VISIT DATE: 03/14/2024
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Site Director/Teacher Christina Fernandez stated the facility does not use Drinking Fountain B which was removed and capped. Drinking water comes from the kitchen faucet which did not test for lead exceedance. Water is filled into a Brita filter.

Grant funding will be available for testing and remediation of lead to the Child Care Centers that qualify. To make a determination of eligibility, refer to PIN 21-04-CCP. For Lead Testing and Prevention Information, including additional resources please visit


https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information

See LIC809D for Type B deficiency cited.

Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report and appeal rights was provided to the Site Director/Teacher Christina Fernandez.

A notice of site visit was also provided and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana ChicoTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3374
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kruz LongTELEPHONE: 323-981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/14/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/14/2024
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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