Lead safety check·October 5, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joe Katrdzhyan conducted an unannounced case management inspection on 10/5/2023. LPA arrived at the facility at 10AM and met with Director / Tina Struve, who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. LPA observed 16 children with 4 staff upon arrival in the pre-school program. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018 requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCC\342\200\231s) constructed before January 1,2010 to test their drinking water for lead contamination between January 1, 2020 and January 1, 2023, and then every five years after the date of the first test. On 10/2/2023, LPA contacted the facility and spoke to the Director / Tina Struve informing them that the required lead testing conducted at the facility has been identified to have an Action Lead Exceedance (ALE) greater than 5.5 ppb in 3 of their water outlets. The purpose of the inspection is to ensure that the water outlets with a lead exceedance are not in use and that the facility has potable water for children in care. During the inspection LPA observed Arrowhead pure water in every classroom as a potable source of water for children in care. Per the Director, the children do not use any of the drinking fountains. Arrowhead water bottles are also available for children. LPA was provided with copies of the LIC 9275 External Water Sample Self-Certification Form, the LIC 9276 Child Care Center Sampling Checklist Form, and an updated copy of the LIC 999 Facility Sketch noting all water sources at the facility. LPA was also provided with a copy of the results of the lead water sample testing conducted by Fun Guy Inspection & Consulting, Inc. Testing was conducted on 8/31/2023 and results were received on 9/5/2023. Per the water sample results, the facility had three water outlets with a lead exceedance. The following water outlets yielded the following results: 1. Sample 191201747-B \342\200\223 Kitchen \342\200\223 South Sink (cold) \342\200\223 77.9ppb 2. Sample 191201747-A \342\200\223 Kitchen \342\200\223 North Sink (cold) \342\200\223 8.91ppb (please see LIC 809C / Pg. 2 for additional information) Pg. 2 3. Sample 191201747-C \342\200\223 Kitchen \342\200\223 West Sink (cold) \342\200\223 31.6ppb 4. Sample 191201747-C30 \342\200\223 Kitchen West Sink (cold) \342\200\223 8.98ppb (according to Robert Santanastasio from Fun Guy Inspection & Consulting, this is part of Sample 3 and is the 30 second draw. LPA requested Mr. Santanastasio to submit in writing clarifying the information provided and once the Director receives the information in writing, a copy will be forwarded to LPA Katrdzhyan, via email) LPA took pictures during the inspection. The water outlets in Samples A, B and C were not covered/taped/sealed off. There was no label stating \342\200\234DO NOT USE.\342\200\235 Per Director / Tina Struve, The kitchen sinks with lead exceedance are not being used. The school uses an outside catering company (Tiko\342\200\231s Catering) that delivers lunch daily. The lunch is prepared off site and delivered in self-contained containers. Due to the facility having an ALE of 5.5 ppb, which poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care, the following deficiency is being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director / Tina Struve.