Lead safety check·March 7, 2024

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Shushanik Safaryan and Nolan Tcheng conducted an unannounced case management inspection for an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) detected in a water fixture in the facility. Upon Arrival at 10:30 am LPA met with Director Patricia Chambers , who guided LPAs on a tour of the facility. This is the school age program consists of 3 classrooms .There were no children present during the time of the inspection. 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 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 today’s 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 06/11/2022. Faucets and drinking fountain reported with 5.5 ppb or greater lead exceedance levels for the center were as follows: - B - Upstairs Drinking Faucet between Chapel Room/Classrooms -25.00 ppb- 06/11/2022 Director states fountains were not in use , children bring their own water bottles and facility provides bottled water if necessary . Per director facility either will remove water fountains permanently or build a box to block access . LPAs observed water fountain covered with plastic bag and taped to make inaccessible to children in care . Pictures taken . page 1 of 1 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 LPAs 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 Director Patricia Chambers and a copy of this report was provided. Page 2 of 2