Lead safety check·January 26, 2023

On 01/26/23 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Priscilla Zamudio conducted an unannounced case management inspection. LPA met with Samantha Hernandez, Director, for the purpose of conducting a case management inspection, regarding 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. 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 Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP) report and self reported information for Huron EOC Headstart, impacted with an(ALE of 8.5 ppb in Outlet G-Children\342\200\231s Faucet) and (ALE of 5.5 ppb in Outlet C-Children\342\200\231s Faucet). These results indicate out of compliance over (ALE) 5.5 ppb. (See Plan of correction for further corrective action 809D). Outlets have temporarily been made inoperable and have been replaced. Director agrees to continue with the resampling process for an action level result of under 5.5 ppb for compliance with a Certified Sampler. Director is providing water to the children by means of a water dispenser service from a third party. Potable water is also made available to visitors and staff during hours of operation. Parents or authorized representatives have been notified of the (ALE ) Per PIN 20-20 CCP WD 101704 (b)(3). Facility also posted results for parents or authorized representatives to review Per PIN 20-20 CCP WD 101703 (b). 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). Director was provided a copy of appeal rights and 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.