Lead safety check·January 19, 2023

On 1/19/2023, LPA’s Ruby Ocegueda and Denisia Jimenez conducted an unannounced case management inspection. LPAs met with Teacher Director Angelita Rodriguez for the purpose of reviewing a lead exceedance referred to as an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) of over 5.5 parts per billion (ppb) in the water at the facility. A tour of the facility was taken and census information was obtained. Fresno Regional Office received notification of water lead exceedance at the facility resulting from a recent water lead sampling test. Based on records reviewed from the Child Care Center Lead Sampling and Reporting Tool, it was determined that multiple outlets were tested on 10/22/2022. Outlet D which is identified as a bathroom sink faucet was impacted with an ALE of 12 ppb. These results indicate out of compliance over (ALE) 5.5 ppb. (See Plan of correction for further corrective action 809D). Outlet D has been temporarily made inoperable and is in the planning stages of repair. Licensee agrees to continue with the resampling process for an action level result of under 5.5 ppb for compliance with a Certified Sampler. Children drink water from paper cups and water is stored and dispensed from a portable igloo. Water is obtained from the kitchen sink (outlet B) which was also tested for lead and did not result in any ALE. Per Teacher Director Rodriguez, the facility has not yet posted results for parents to review per PIN 21-21 CCP WD 101703 (b). In addition, Teacher Director stated that parents and guardians have not yet been notified of the (ALE ) Per PIN 21-21 CCP WD 101704 (b)(3). While at the facility, LPA Ocegueda spoke to Ronnie Cantu who Director Rodriguez identified as the Director of Maintenance. Mr. Cantu stated that faucet/outlet D has been replaced and will be retested on 1/24/2023. Report continued to 809-C LPA’s reviewed the requirements to post results and notify parents of ALE. In addition, LPA Ocegueda reviewed all the documents that are required to be submitted to the Department along with the original lab report and the updated report after retest. The documents/forms to be submitted are the LIC 9275 External Water Sample Self-Certification Form, LIC 9276 Child Care Center Sampling Checklist, the facility sketch with identified outlets that were tested as well as any photos that were taken during testing. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, a type B deficiency is being cited: (see next page, 809 D). Teacher Director Rodriguez was provided a copy of appeal rights. An exit interview was conducted. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days.