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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

OPTIONS - WILLOWOODLicense 198007099
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Bardo Baluyot conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with Site Supervisor, Terry Timpke. LPA conducted a COVID self assessment upon entry. LPA observed 29 children present between portables #1 and #2. All children were engaged in outdoor play upon LPA's arrival. The program operates on the campus of Willowood Elementary School. This Full Day program operates Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM. In addition to the Full Day program, Options for Learning also operates a State Preschool in the AM and Head Start program in the PM. Both programs function in a separate portable. Children attending the Full Day program use two portables which are adjacent to the elementary school. 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 with 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 nap at this site. All napping equipment such as bedding and linen were appropriately stored and are washed on site. The playground is completely fenced with a five foot chain link fence. Children have access to a grassy field area, sandbox which are well maintained. 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 for children to play with. A water jug with cups are taken outdoors as a drinking source. First Aid supplies are kept in a backpack and were inventoried for quantity and expiration dates. Site Supervisor's First Aid is current (ex). PAGE 1 OF 3 According to Director Timpke, there are currently 30 children enrolled. Two teachers and an assistant 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 4/29/22). Per staff, a wellness check is conducted upon arrival. Sign in and out sheets and procedures were reviewed and LPA observed all children physically present 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 \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, 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 LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed Director of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. PAGE 2 OF 3 Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. All clearances are associated to this license. Administrative File #198007099. 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. 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 the Director, Terry Timpke. 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 . Page 3 OF 3

Citations

No citations recorded on this visit

The inspector found no violations of California child care regulations during this visit.

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What happened during the May 17, 2022 inspection of OPTIONS - WILLOWOOD?

This was a inspection inspection of OPTIONS - WILLOWOOD on May 17, 2022. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to OPTIONS - WILLOWOOD on May 17, 2022?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

What type of inspection was this?

This was a inspection inspection. inspection inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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