198005079-11-2-2022-33-CC-BBAT-CKSQKY-20221102121506

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198005079
Report Date: 11/02/2022
Date Signed: 11/02/2022 12:15:19 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 11/02/2022 12:15 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

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-STATE PRESCHOOL-CARMELLA		FACILITY NUMBER:	198005079
ADMINISTRATOR:	DEBORAH SLOBOJAN		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	13300 LAKELAND AVE.		TELEPHONE:	(562) 946-0704
CITY:	SOUTH WHITTIER	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90605
CAPACITY:	72	CENSUS: 30	DATE:	11/02/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	08:45 AM
MET WITH:	Teacher, Grace Salas		TIME COMPLETED:	12:20 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 Analyst (LPA), Bardo Baluyot conducted an unannounced Required Annual site inspection. Upon arrival, LPA conducted a COVID risk self-assessment and met with Teacher, Grace Salas. LPA observed 7 children present with 2 staff in Portable #3 . The program operates in a lot/site adjacent to Carmella Elementary School separated by a housing development. This State Program operates Monday-Friday 8AM - 12PM. In addition to the State Program, Options for Learning also operates a Full Day Program in two adjacent portables. Children attending the Full Day program use two portables. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. The room is well ventilated via central air/ heat. The refrigerator, microwave and electric oven were observed to be clean. Carpeting and flooring were also observed to be clean and maintained. A staff and children's restrooms are available inside the class room. Availability of drinking water is provided via water jug and disposable cups. Cleaning solutions are stored inside a locked cabinet and/or cabinets that are not accessible to children. Children have cubbies to store their personal items in. A variety of games and other learning materials are available. Children in the Full Day program nap. All napping equipment such as bedding and linen were appropriately stored and are washed on site on a weekly basis. The playground is completely fenced. Children have access to a grassy field area, large sandbox (covered). Playground equipment was observed to be well anchored and has rubber cushioning underneath to absorb falls. There are shade structures in place and a variety of playground toys and bicycles for children to play with. Per staff, a water jug and disposable cups are brought out during outdoor play. First Aid supplies are kept in a backpack and were inventoried for quantity and expiration dates. Ms.Salas's CPR/First Aid Certificates were reviewed and expire on 9/10/24. 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: 11/02/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/02/2022

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-STATE PRESCHOOL-CARMELLA	FACILITY NUMBER: 198005079
	VISIT DATE: 11/02/2022

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According to staff, three staff are assigned to each Full Day portable (class) to ensure that teacher-child ratios are in compliance at all times. LPA observed 11 children in Portable #1 with 3 staff and 12 children in Portable #2 also with 3 staff. State program (Portable #3) currently has 2 staff assigned due to low enrollment. Rosters were available and up to date. An Emergency Disaster Drill log is kept. The program conducts routine emergency drills (last recorded 10/2/22). Per staff, a health check is conducted upon arrival. Sign in and out sheets and procedures were reviewed. All children physically present were observed to be signed in.

Menus were reviewed for availability, quantity and appropriateness to children in care. The program offers breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack. Meals are provided by Options Food Program which follows mandated Federal Food Guidelines. Meal menus, license, car seat law, parents' rights for centers, emergency disaster plan and all other posting requirements were observed.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS . An IMS plan has been submitted.
There are (2) children receiving IMS services at this time. 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.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

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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: 11/02/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/02/2022

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-STATE PRESCHOOL-CARMELLA	FACILITY NUMBER: 198005079
	VISIT DATE: 11/02/2022

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All Full Day clearances are associated to administrative license Willowood #198007099.
All State clearances are associated to administrative license Ynez #191592586.

No children or staff files were reviewed during today's visit. Files are kept in Options State Program's main office located in 18455 E. Railroad St. City of Industry, Ca. 91748. Full Day Program's main office is located in 885 S. Village Oaks Dr. Covina, Ca. 91724

NO DEFICIENCIES ARE BEING CITED IN ACCORDANCE TO TITLE 22 CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Teacher, Grace Salas

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.

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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: 11/02/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/02/2022

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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