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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

HEAD START - FORTUNALicense 1254010621 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 6/9/22 at 8:59am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mendez made a case management inspection and met with Maria Herrera. 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: Faucet \342\200\234A\342\200\235 \342\200\223 kitchen sink, 8.9ppb Faucet \342\200\234J\342\200\235 \342\200\223 Class 1 drinking fountain indoors, 30ppb The staff have made the faucet J inaccessible by tape over plastic cover. Faucet A has an attached Britta filter.The licensee plans to replace and retest the faucet. Children in care are receiving drinking water from water filter kitchen sink 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 licensee facility representative Maria Herrera .

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 2 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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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the June 9, 2022 inspection of HEAD START - FORTUNA?

This was a other inspection of HEAD START - FORTUNA on June 9, 2022. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to HEAD START - FORTUNA on June 9, 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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