“Based on observation, Staff 1 did not ensure that Children were free from humiliation, intimidation or other actions of a punitive nature by speaking inappropriately to them more than once.”California CCLD inspector, Sep 17, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.
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Dowell,carolyn
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Optimal Child Development Center
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4Critical findings
3Serious findings
3Minor findings
0Severity N/A
Source checked Nov 5, 2026 · Inspection history is not a safety rating.
Visits in the past 12 months
4 visits
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20264 visits · 4 recorded findings
Sep 24, 2026Other visit
No findings recorded
Sep 17, 2026Other visit2 findings
Standard 101223(a)(3)
Critical
Based on observation, Staff 1 did not ensure that Children were free from humiliation, intimidation or other actions of a punitive nature by speaking inappropriately to them more than once. This is an immediate risk to the personal rights of children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Per Director, a staff meeting will be held to review children's personal rights. Per Director Staff 1 will be addressed personally.
Director, will submit proof of staff attendance to meeting. Warren Birks Jeanette Estrada DATE: 09/17/2026 DATE: 09/17/2026 Page: 5 of 5 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754 FACILITY NUMBER: 191671703 VISIT DATE: 09/17/2026 PAGE 2
A copy of this report shall be provided to the parent/guardian of children currently enrolled by the next business day or immediately upon their return. A copy of this report shall also be provided to the parent/guardian of any newly enrolled child for the next 12 months. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt (LIC 9224) shall be in each child’s file, acknowledging receipt.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Carolyn Dowell. DATE: 09/17/2026 DATE: 09/17/2026 Page: 4 of 5
Standard 101223(a)(3)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Sep 18, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:191671703:2026-09-17:101223(a)(3):1
Visit source ID
ca:191671703:2026-09-17:other
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Standard 101238(g)
Serious
Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that cleaning compunds were kept inaccessible to children in care. This is a potential risk to the safety of children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Items were removed from the office and stored in the hallway cabinets inaccessible to children. Warren Birks Jeanette Estrada DATE: 09/17/2026 DATE: 09/17/2026 Page: 3 of 5 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754 FACILITY NUMBER: 191671703 VISIT DATE: 09/17/2026 DEFICIENCIES
Standard 101238(g)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Sep 18, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:191671703:2026-09-17:101238(g):1
Visit source ID
ca:191671703:2026-09-17:other
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Based on interviews, the licensee did not ensure that children in care were not exposed to toxic substances based on C4 claim that they were seated at the table while teachers sprayed the table with Lysol which poses a potential Health, Safety, or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Per Director, all Lysol spray cans will be removed from the classrooms and teachers will continue to use clorox wipes to disinfect the tables. LPA observed the removal of all Lysol spray cans from the classrooms by the director.
Standard 101223(a)(2)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Apr 10, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:191671703:2026-04-10:101223(a)(2):1
Visit source ID
ca:191671703:2026-04-10:report
The state lists 2 findings; details for 1 are available.
Mar 19, 2026Other visit1 finding
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Serious
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out of 6 staff did not have the required mandated reporter certificate on file, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Facility representative will have staff complete required training and submit to LPA as proof of correction by agreed upon date.
Standard 1596.8662(b)(1) · Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Apr 17, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:191671703:2026-04-10:1596.8662(b)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:191671703:2026-04-10:report
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The visit outcome or reported count conflicts with the available finding details. The findings remain visible.
Based on rcord review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above: 4 out of 4 staff did not have the mandated reporter training cerificate available for review at the time of inspection which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director will provide mandated reporter training certificates for staff to LPA via email by POC due date.
Standard 1596.8662(b)(1) · Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jul 4, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:191671703:2023-06-20:1596.8662(b)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:191671703:2023-06-20:inspection
Teacher Qualifications and Duties
Minor
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above: facility did not have proof of educational requirements for S4 available for review during the inspection hich poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director will provide transcripts for S4 to LPA via email by POC due date.
Standard 101216.1(b)(1) · Teacher Qualifications and Duties
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jul 4, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:191671703:2023-06-20:101216.1(b)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:191671703:2023-06-20:inspection
Lead Testing
Minor
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above: facility has not had the required lead testing for the facility which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director will provide proof of scheduled lead testing to LPA by POC due date.
Standard 1597.16(a)(1) · Lead Testing
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jul 18, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:191671703:2023-06-20:1597.16(a)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:191671703:2023-06-20:inspection
Licensure Requirements
Minor
Based on(observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above: facility did not have at least functioning carbon monoxide detector which poses potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director will provided proof of a functioning carbon monoxide detector to LPA via email by POC due date.
Standard 1596.954 · Licensure Requirements
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jun 26, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:191671703:2023-06-20:1596.954:1
Visit source ID
ca:191671703:2023-06-20:inspection
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