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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191597942
Report Date: 01/27/2025
Date Signed: 01/27/2025 01:18:11 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/27/2025 01:18 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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	OPTIONS SURROUND CARE-EMERY PARK		FACILITY NUMBER:	191597942
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	CATHERINE RHODES		FACILITY TYPE:	840
ADDRESS:	2821 W. COMMONWEALTH AVE		TELEPHONE:	(818) 284-0561
CITY:	ALHAMBRA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91803
CAPACITY: 69	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 69	CENSUS: 17	DATE:	01/27/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	10:00 AM
MET WITH:	Adriana Vazquez		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	12:30 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	An unannounced annual/random site inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Seung Lee , who met with Site Director Adriana Vasquez. This facility is a school age program that normally operate Monday to Friday 6:30AM - 8:00AM and then again from around 12:30PM - 6:00PM. The facility is on a combo day on this date due to a school district holiday. Today's schedule is from 6:30AM-6:00PM with no breaks in the middle. During the inspection LPA Lee observed a total of 17 children with 4 staff members. The following was observed. A board with required posting was observed near the main entrance of the classroom. The facility last practiced emergency drill with children in care on 01/22/2025 per drill log posted. A smoke and Carbon Monoxide detector was observed in the classroom. LPA identified the portable on the property of Emery Park Elementary School. A bathroom for children in care is located inside the portable class room. There is another licensed facility through Options for Learning on the same site. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and its condition. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Storage space/area for children's belongings was inspected. The condition and age appropriateness of children’s sinks and toilets were inspected. The restrooms are shared with the school and found across the playground. LPA evaluated general sanitation and cleanliness of facility. Availability of indoor drinking water was observed in form of water fountains attached to sinks. Carbon Monoxide/Smoke detector was tested and is functioning. Outdoor area and equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, condition and age appropriateness. Required shade and fencing were inspected. Play area was inspected for hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water. Outdoor drinking water is provided in form of water jug and cups. The playground is also shared with the elementary school. Page 1 of 2.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Katrina Chicote
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Seung Lee
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/27/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/27/2025

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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: OPTIONS SURROUND CARE-EMERY PARK	FACILITY NUMBER: 191597942
	VISIT DATE: 01/27/2025

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Snack menus were reviewed. Food and snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity and appropriateness to children in care. Food preparation area was inspected. The children present on this date were served Breakfast, Lunch that is brought from home, and PM snack. During normal school days the children are served breakfast and PM snack. The snacks are brought from the elementary school or options. A review of cleaning and food supply storage areas was made. LPA inspected First Aid Kit supplies. Site Director Adriana Vasquez's First Aid/CPR certification were reviewed and expires on 7/2025

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. 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

Per Site Director, there is one child with an IMS currently. LPA reviewed child's epi-pen and found it to be within the expiration date and physician's info and instructions were available.

No children or staff files reviewed during today's visit. Children and staff files are kept in the main office: Options For Learning main office, located at: 2936 E. Garvey Ave. #301 West Covina CA 91791
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/inspection-process.

No Deficiencies were cited at this inspection.

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 with Site Director Adriana Vazquez. Appeal rights discussed and explained.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Katrina Chicote
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Seung Lee
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/27/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/27/2025

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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