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Inspection visit

Lead safety check

HAMILTON CITY EARLY HEAD STARTLicense 1154039972 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 5/4/2023 at 1:52 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs) J. Helton and P. DiGenova made a case management inspection and met with Arely Rico Rojas. 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 (5.5 ppb or greater) of lead in the water: Drinking Faucet B tested at 61 Drinking Faucet C tested at 45 All faucets were covered, taped and signed off until corrective actions were completed. Staff and parents were notified and there is a POC to replace the faucets. The facility tested on 1/7/2023 and is out of the required compliance date. The following 2 deficiency are 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 Arely Rico Rojas.

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)(1)Type B

    California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers

    101700.3(b)(1) California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers - A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Received sample results

  • 1596.76(a)(1)Type B

    (a)(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 contaminiation levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the intial test. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:Date of testing sample on required documents

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the May 4, 2023 inspection of HAMILTON CITY EARLY HEAD START?

This was a other inspection of HAMILTON CITY EARLY HEAD START on May 4, 2023. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to HAMILTON CITY EARLY HEAD START on May 4, 2023?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (0 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "101700.3(b)(1) California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers - A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be ..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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