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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198017645
Report Date: 01/29/2020
Date Signed: 01/29/2020 11:18:49 AM

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 CDC-COVENANT		FACILITY NUMBER:	198017645
ADMINISTRATOR:	LINA RODRIGUEZ		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	539 N. LAKE AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(626) 204-8900
CITY:	PASADENA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91101
CAPACITY:	54	CENSUS: 33	DATE:	01/29/2020
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:30 AM
MET WITH:	Jennifer Castillo		TIME COMPLETED:	11:30 AM

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 today by Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Ariel Cazares and Thelma Razo who met with Site Director Jennifer Castillo. Education Coordinator Mervin Caiza-Rodriguez arrived shortly after. The facility operates on the property of Pasadena Covenant Church. The hours of operation are from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. There were a total of 33 children and 6 staff observed. The facility consists of 3 classrooms: Fullday #1, #2, & #3. Currently room #3 is not in use. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Storage for children's belongings were observed in each classroom. Each classroom has drinking water in form of water jugs and disposable cups available to children. Children's restrooms were inspected. LPA Cazares observed in the restroom of classroom #2 a cabinet underneath the children's sink without a latch. Upon inspection LPA observed a spray bottle of sanitizer inside, which can be accessed by children. LPA Cazares observed underneath the adult sink attached to children's sinks in the hallway, a bottle of floor cleaner in a cabinet not latched. This is near the children's sinks and can be accessed by children. Photos were captured. LPA advised Mr. Caiza-Rodriguez to make items inaccessible. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair. General sanitation was observed. First aid supplies were observed in each classroom. The carbon monoxide detector in classroom #2 was tested and found operational. The outdoor playground was inspected. There is an approved waiver with the Department for a staggered schedule for no more than 28 children outdoors at a time. LPAs observed there to be 15 children outdoors on this date. Outdoor area and equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and age appropriateness. Required shade, drinking water and fencing were inspected. Play area was inspected for hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water. No hazards were observed.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana Chico	TELEPHONE: (323) 513-3793
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Thelma Razo	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/29/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/29/2020

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 CDC-COVENANT	FACILITY NUMBER: 198017645
	VISIT DATE: 01/29/2020

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The facility offers a breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack. Snack/lunch menus were observed posted throughout the facility and were reviewed. Food items are kept in the refrigerator located in classroom #3. Food and snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity and appropriateness to children in care. Food preparation areas were toured for safety and cleanliness. The kitchen is located in the building adjacent to the program.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services - IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s personnel and administrative records. 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.

Teacher child ratios were observed and staff names recorded. Care and supervision was evaluated to determine if the basic needs of children are met. Sign in and out sheets were reviewed and found to be accurate.

Children's files that are kept on site were reviewed. The main child's file and staff files are located at the main office: Options Early Learning Center’s main office, located at: 885 S. Village Oaks Drive. Covina, CA 91724. Tel # (626) 858-0527. INTERNET ADDRESS: http://www.ccld.ca.gov – To access licensing forms, updates and Title 22. Staff files were not reviewed.

See 809-D for any cited deficiencies.

An exit interview was conducted with Education Coordinator Mervin Caiza-Rodriguez. A copy of this report and appeal rights were provided. A "Notice of Site Visit" and copy of the report was issued. Notice of Site Visit must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to do so will result in a $100.00 civil penalty.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana Chico	TELEPHONE: (323) 513-3793
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Thelma Razo	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/29/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/29/2020

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 CDC-COVENANT	FACILITY NUMBER: 198017645
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 01/29/2020

Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number	DEFICIENCIES		PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B 01/29/2020 Section Cited	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by LPAs observations of cleaning compounds in cabinets in the hallway and restroom of classroom #2, that are
	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	accessible and reach of children. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.	8 9 10 11 12 13 14
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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 Chico	TELEPHONE: (323) 513-3793
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Thelma Razo	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/29/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/29/2020

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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