OPTIONS-HEAD START/CDC-SCOTT
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
4 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: LICENSED
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
July 17, 2025
Provenance
California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.
Updated April 3, 2026
- Provider
- OPTIONS-HEAD START/CDC-SCOTT
- License number
- Not listed
- Location
- 2034 N. FAIR OAKS AVENUE, Pasadena, CA 91103
- Status
- LICENSED
- Safety grade
- A (Excellent), score 95.5/100
- Inspection record
- 4 inspections, last inspected July 17, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
3
Total Violations
Jul 17, 2025
Last Inspection
102
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (3)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 09/26/2023 at 9:08AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Thelma Razo and Kruz Long conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection for an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) detected in a water fixture in the facility. A COVID 19 risk assessment was conducted prior to entering the facility. LPA met with facility representative Norma Romani during the visit. Also present in the facility 25 day care children, 8 teachers and 1 assistant. Facility was within ratio & capacity. Analyst reviewed new Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, which requires the testing of water for lead in Child Care Centers (CCCs) with facility Director during the inspection. Per AB 2370, all CCCs that are in buildings constructed before January 1, 2010, must have their water tested and post the results by January 1, 2023, and every 5 years after the date of the first testing. Facility sketch and required forms LIC 9275, LIC9276 and LIC999 was received by the Department on 9/14/2023. The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) report indicated the facility was inspected and samples were collected on 12/01/2022. Faucets and drinking fountain reported with 5.5 ppb or greater lead exceedance levels were as follows: Page 1 of 2 SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Thelma Razo LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/26/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/26/2023 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 3 FACILITY NAME: OPTIONS-HEAD START/CDC-SCOTTFACILITY NUMBER: 198017643 VISIT DATE: 09/26/2023 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 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Drinking Fountain- C (6.6 UG/L) – LPA observed drinking fountain was removed - picture was taken. Drinking Fountain- E (9.2 UG/L) – LPA observed drinking fountain was removed - picture was taken. Staff stated that the facility has not been using the drinking fountain since the pandemic in 2020. Facility uses tap water from the main kitchen and place on a water jug. Grant funding will be available for testing and remediation of lead to the Child Care Centers that qualify. To make a determination of eligibility, refer to PIN 21-04-CCP. For Lead Testing and Prevention Information, including additional resources please visit https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information See LIC809D for Type B deficiency cited. A notice of site visit was also provided 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 facility representative Norma Romani. Page 2 of 2 SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Thelma Razo LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/26/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/26/2023 FACILITY NAME: OPTIONS-HEAD START/CDC-SCOTT FACILITY NUMBER: 198017643 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 09/26/2023 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 09/27/2023 Section Cited CCR 101700.3(b)(1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7101700.3(b)(1) California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers. (b) Testing results with fractional readings of parts per billion (ppb) 0.5 ppb or greater shall be rounded before comparing to the Action Level. (1) A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7During inspection LPA observed the drinking fountain was removed. Deficiency was cleared during this visit. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14This requirement is not me at evidenced by Based on inspection, the licensee did not comply with the directive above, as the drinking fountain C and E tested with an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) of 6.6 and 9.2. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 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:Brandi VanOosten LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Thelma Razo LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/26/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/26/2023
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 09/26/2023 at 9:08AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Thelma Razo and Kruz Long conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection for an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) detected in a water fixture in the facility. A COVID 19 risk assessment was conducted prior to entering the facility. LPA met with facility representative Norma Romani during the visit. Also present in the facility 25 day care children, 8 teachers and 1 assistant. Facility was within ratio & capacity. Analyst reviewed new Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, which requires the testing of water for lead in Child Care Centers (CCCs) with facility Director during the inspection. Per AB 2370, all CCCs that are in buildings constructed before January 1, 2010, must have their water tested and post the results by January 1, 2023, and every 5 years after the date of the first testing. Facility sketch and required forms LIC 9275, LIC9276 and LIC999 was received by the Department on 9/14/2023. The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) report indicated the facility was inspected and samples were collected on 12/01/2022. Faucets and drinking fountain reported with 5.5 ppb or greater lead exceedance levels were as follows: Page 1 of 2 SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Thelma Razo LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/26/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/26/2023 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 3 FACILITY NAME: OPTIONS-HEAD START/CDC-SCOTTFACILITY NUMBER: 198017643 VISIT DATE: 09/26/2023 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 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Drinking Fountain- C (6.6 UG/L) – LPA observed drinking fountain was removed - picture was taken. Drinking Fountain- E (9.2 UG/L) – LPA observed drinking fountain was removed - picture was taken. Staff stated that the facility has not been using the drinking fountain since the pandemic in 2020. Facility uses tap water from the main kitchen and place on a water jug. Grant funding will be available for testing and remediation of lead to the Child Care Centers that qualify. To make a determination of eligibility, refer to PIN 21-04-CCP. For Lead Testing and Prevention Information, including additional resources please visit https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information See LIC809D for Type B deficiency cited. A notice of site visit was also provided 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 facility representative Norma Romani. Page 2 of 2 SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Thelma Razo LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/26/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/26/2023 FACILITY NAME: OPTIONS-HEAD START/CDC-SCOTT FACILITY NUMBER: 198017643 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 09/26/2023 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 09/27/2023 Section Cited CCR 101700.3(b)(1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7101700.3(b)(1) California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers. (b) Testing results with fractional readings of parts per billion (ppb) 0.5 ppb or greater shall be rounded before comparing to the Action Level. (1) A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7During inspection LPA observed the drinking fountain was removed. Deficiency was cleared during this visit. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14This requirement is not me at evidenced by Based on inspection, the licensee did not comply with the directive above, as the drinking fountain C and E tested with an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) of 6.6 and 9.2. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 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:Brandi VanOosten LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Thelma Razo LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/26/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/26/2023
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is OPTIONS-HEAD START/CDC-SCOTT's safety grade?
OPTIONS-HEAD START/CDC-SCOTT has a safety grade of A (Excellent) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 95.5 out of 100.
How many violations does OPTIONS-HEAD START/CDC-SCOTT have?
OPTIONS-HEAD START/CDC-SCOTT has 3 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 3 serious, and 0 minor.
When was OPTIONS-HEAD START/CDC-SCOTT last inspected?
OPTIONS-HEAD START/CDC-SCOTT was last inspected on July 17, 2025.