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HEAD START - SONOMA STREETLicense 1230080871 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On May 27, 2022 at 8:30am 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: C- (10 ppb) Children\342\200\231s sink faucet replaced the fixture & retest failed. Faucet is off limits to kids and off until successfully retested. F & G- (5.7 ppb & 6.1 ppb) The sink faucets in the upstairs adult restrooms, posted a sign not for potable water use. Children have no access. is permanently off limits to children with a sign Children in care are receiving drinking water from pitchers & cups. 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 - SONOMA STREET?

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

Were any citations issued to HEAD START - SONOMA STREET 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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