Skip to main content
ReadyRule homepageReadyRule

Inspection visit

Lead safety check

E CENTER HS PGMS - BIRD STREETLicense 0454077992 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 5/26/2023 at 1:45pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J. Snow made a case management inspection and met with Director, Francine Mendenhall. The inspection was made in response to water lead testing results received from the California State Water Resource Control Board. The test results showed that the following faucets tested above the allowable level (5 ppb) of lead in the water: Faucet \342\200\234A\342\200\235 \342\200\223 located in the kitchen 56ppb where food is prepared The licensee made the faucet inaccessible by taping it off & using \342\200\230out of service\342\200\231 signage until a retest had been done. The facility will send proof that it was retested within the required limits. Children in care are receiving drinking water from water bottle dispensers. The following deficiency is being cited (see LIC 809D). 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, Francine Mendenhall.

Citations

2 citations recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • 101700.3(b)(2)Type B

    Licensees shall maintain a lead value at or below the Action Level of 5 ppb in all outlets subject to the testing requirements of these Written Directives, for the health and safety of children in care. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the facility had faucet A with lead test results exceeding 5 ppb of lead in the water. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

  • 11111Type B

    (1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above to have the drinking water tested by 1/1/2023, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the May 26, 2023 inspection of E CENTER HS PGMS - BIRD STREET?

This was a other inspection of E CENTER HS PGMS - BIRD STREET on May 26, 2023. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to E CENTER HS PGMS - BIRD STREET on May 26, 2023?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (0 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "Licensees shall maintain a lead value at or below the Action Level of 5 ppb in all outlets subject to the testing requir..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

Share this reportEmail

Next steps

If this is your facility,claim this pageand add your response to the public record. Free.

Spotted an inaccuracy on this visit?Request a reviewand we will check it against the public record.

Researching this visit professionally?Book a 20-minute calland we will walk through what we have on file.

Data from CCLD public records. Last updated . If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.