Lead safety check·May 7, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Shushanik Safaryan conducted an unannounced case management inspection for an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) detected in a water fixture in the facility. Upon arrival LPA met with Facility Representative Patricia Chambers , who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. There were 41 children present during the time of the inspection. Census was taken. LPA observed 41 children with 7 staff members playing outdoors . LPA reviewed new Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, which requires the testing of water for lead in Child Care Centers (CCCs) with facility director during the inspection. Per AB 2370, all CCCs that are located in buildings constructed before January 1, 2010, must have their water tested and post the results by January 1, 2023, and every 5 years after the date of the first testing. Facility provided facility sketch and required forms LIC 9276, LIC999 and LIC9275 to LPA prior to the inspection. On 08/05/2022 the Department received notification from the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), Division of Drinking Water (DDW). The SWRCB report indicated the facility was inspected and samples were collected on 06/23/2022. Faucets and drinking fountain reported with 5.5 ppb or greater lead exceedance levels were as follows: - C which is located in the Cafeteria . - D which is located in the classroom 101. - J which is located in the hallway . Page 1 of 2 Director states that classroom 101 not in use and Faucet J was removed permanently. Faucet C is not used by the children and will be either fixed or removed . During the visit LPA observed Faucet J permanently removed , Faucet C and D covered with the plastic bags and tapped.(Pictures Taken ).Per Facility representative faucets either will be fixed or removed . Grant funding will be available for testing and remediation of lead to the Child Care Centers that qualify. To make a determination of eligibility, refer to PIN 21-04-CCP. For Lead Testing and Prevention Information, including additional resources please visit https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information The deficiency listed on the following page were observed by the LPA and is being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Please see attached LIC 809-D. The deficiency that is being cited needs to be cleared to protect the children’s health & safety. Notice of Site Visit was provided and must remain post for 30 consecutive days. A copy of PIN 21-21-CCP and appeal rights were provided to facility today. An exit interview conducted with Facility Representative Patricia Chambers and a copy of this report was provided. Page 2 of 2