Lead safety check·August 17, 2023

On 08/17/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Sebastian Phouthavong made a case management inspection and met with Site Supervior, Leticia Garcia . The inspection was made in response to water lead testing results received from the facility. The test results showed that the following simples tested above the allowable level 5.0 parts per billion (ppb) of lead in the water: Sample Site "F" had a reading of 6.2 ppb and Sample Site "F30\342\200\235 had a reading of 15 ppb. All other sources of water tested below the allowable level of 5.0 ppb. During today\342\200\231s inspection, LPA observed Simple Site "F" & Simple Site \342\200\234F30\342\200\235, the outdoor water fountains to be covered with tape and a buckets, making inaccessible to daycare children. Site Supervisor stated there is currently uncontaminated drinking water available to children as of water jug and individual cups. Child Development Supervisor, Hyechong Froschl stated the water fountains will be replaced and retested. Child Development Supervisor, Hyechong Froschl further stated the water fountains have not been use since before COVID 19. The facility will update LPA of the results. The facility has submit the External Water Sampling Self-Certification Form (LIC 9275), Child Care Center Sampling Checklist Form (LIC 9276) and Facility Sketch/Floor Plan (LIC 999) to CCL. The following deficiency is being cited (see LIC 809D). Appeal Rights were provided. 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 Site Supervisor,Leticia Garcia.