Lead safety check·April 17, 2024

On 4/17/2024 at 9:15AM Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Jaleesa Jackson and Manel Estoesta conducted a Case Management - Lead Testing/Exceedance Inspection. LPA met with Facility Representative Maria Chipres Mendoza. LPA was provided a tour of the facility inside and out. Also present during today's inspection were 7 preschool aged children. Director Merat Ayalew arrived at the facility at 10:58AM. LPA discussed to the Director the PIN 21-21.1-CCP - WRITTEN DIRECTIVES FOR LEAD TESTING OF WATER IN LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTERS (CCC) PURSUANT TO AB 2370 CHAPTER 676, STATUTES OF 2018 https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/PINs/2021/CCP/PIN-21-21_1-CCP.pdf Health and Safety (HSC) Code section 1597.16 authorizes the Department to implement and administer the health and safety requirements related to lead exposure and testing at CCCs through written instructions until it adopts regulations under the Administrative Procedure Act. The department was notified that the facility had elevated lead levels that had exceeded 5.5 ppb. This exceeded the Action Level Exceedance (ALE) established by the state for lead exposure. Sample A from sink faucet in the kitchen had a Lead Action Level of Exceedance Response test date of 03/02/2024 of 5.5 ppb or greater. The Director stated they have not utilized the sink and have chosen to have the fixture replaced. Facility will be retesting and if exceedance is still found, removal or replacement will occur. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal rights provided. Exit interview was conducted with Director Merat Ayalew.