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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198005079
Report Date: 05/14/2019
Date Signed: 05/14/2019 01:06:19 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-STATE PRESCHOOL-CARMELLAFACILITY NUMBER:
198005079
ADMINISTRATOR:DEBORAH SLOBOJANFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:13300 LAKELAND AVE.TELEPHONE:
(562) 946-0704
CITY:SOUTH WHITTIERSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90605
CAPACITY:72CENSUS: 41DATE:
05/14/2019
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:15 AM
MET WITH:Elizabeth GariciaTIME COMPLETED:
01:15 PM
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Ana Chico, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), conducted an unannounced annual random inspection. LPA met with Elizabeth Garica ,Site Supervisor. LPA observed 41 children present between portables #1 and #2. Children in portable #3 were being dismissed. The program operates on the campus of Carmella Elementary School. This Full Day program operates Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM. . In addition to the Full Day program, Options for Learning also operates a State Preschool program in the morning and afternoon . Both programs operate in separate 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 fountain. 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. A water fountain is available as drinking source. First Aid supplies are kept in a backpack and were inventoried for quantity and expiration dates. According to Site Supervisor, her First Aid is current (ex 2/2021).
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Katherine HarewoodTELEPHONE: (323) 981-2956
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ana ChicoTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3374
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/14/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/14/2019
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-STATE PRESCHOOL-CARMELLA
FACILITY NUMBER: 198005079
VISIT DATE: 05/14/2019
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According to staff, three staff are assigned to each portable (class) to ensure that teacher-child ratios are in compliance at all times. Roster was available and up to date. An Emergency Disaster Drill log is kept. The program conducts routine emergency drills (last recorded 4/2019). Per staff, a wellness 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 (0) children receiving IMS services at this time. 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: Katherine HarewoodTELEPHONE: (323) 981-2956
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ana ChicoTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3374
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/14/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/14/2019
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-STATE PRESCHOOL-CARMELLA
FACILITY NUMBER: 198005079
VISIT DATE: 05/14/2019
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Criminal Record Clearances are a contingency for hire. All clearances are associated to administrative license #198007099. Mandated Reporter Training Certificate and new immunization requirements are also a requirement for hire. More information can be found at: http:/www.mandatedreporterca.com/training /training.htm. All licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees are required to complete training as specified on the mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Volunteers are encouraged but not required to take the training. Please review all elements outlined in AB 1207- Mandated Reporting Training.

Per waiver agreement on file for Options, employee and children's records will be reviewed during a collateral inspection at the Covina, CA headquarters.


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

Upon receipt, the Licensee shall post the Notice of Site Visit. The Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for thirty (30) consecutive days. Failure to maintain posted as required will result in a $100 civil penalty.

An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report has been signed by and provided. Appeal rights explained.


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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Katherine HarewoodTELEPHONE: (323) 981-2956
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ana ChicoTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3374
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/14/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/14/2019
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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