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HEAD START - WORTHINGTONLicense 1213739881 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On May 27, 2022 at 8:30 am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Snow went to the administrative office for NORTHCOAST CHILDREN'S SERVICES located at 1266 9th street in Arcata to meet with Abraxas Layton. 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) of lead in the water: H- (14 ppb) Kitchen faucet: replaced all the plumbing and it retested positive; it will remain shut off and singnage posted until it is cleared through additional testing. A & F- (6.1 ppb & 11 ppb) both drinking fountains one in each classroom, supply line & and shut off were replaced 2nd test both passed and are currently available for use. Children in care are receiving drinking water from pitchers & cups and the cleared drinking fountains. The kitchen is not using the H faucet. 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 facility representative, Abraxas Layton.

Citations

1 citation 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.

  • 101238(a)Type B

    BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

    The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the facility had 3 faucets that exceeded that allowable levels of lead in the water. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

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What happened during the May 27, 2022 inspection of HEAD START - WORTHINGTON?

This was a other inspection of HEAD START - WORTHINGTON on May 27, 2022. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to HEAD START - WORTHINGTON on May 27, 2022?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being..."

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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