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HEAD START - REDWAY/GARBERVILLELicense 1254004151 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 06/30/2022 at 9:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kiriko Lynch made a collateral inspection and met with Naomi Faulkner and 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: Redway/Garberville Head Start Program \342\200\223 Fixture \342\200\234G\342\200\235 \342\200\223 adult restroom hand-washing sink, 9.8 ppb Fixture \342\200\234H\342\200\235 \342\200\223 exterior children\342\200\231s drinking fountain, 23 ppb The staff have made the fixtures inaccessible by: Facility staff have wrapped the drinking fountain in plastic and tape. Facility representative stated the fountain was shut off and has not been used since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. Facility representative stated the fountain was removed and replaced on 06/10/2022 and was retested on 06/28/2022 and is awaiting results. Children in care were receiving drinking water from dispensers and disposable cups filled with water from the facility kitchen sink, and program has currently closed for the summer until 09/06/2022. Facility representative stated the adult restroom handwashing faucet was replaced and a permanent sign will be posted at the fixture for handwashing only, no potable water available. LPA noted that facility stated this adult restroom fixture was tested due to lead tester\342\200\231s discretion, and not mandated by the regulations. 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 representatives Naomi Faulkner and 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

    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 faucet(s) 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 June 30, 2022 inspection of HEAD START - REDWAY/GARBERVILLE?

This was a other inspection of HEAD START - REDWAY/GARBERVILLE on June 30, 2022. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to HEAD START - REDWAY/GARBERVILLE on June 30, 2022?

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

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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