Lead safety check·February 17, 2023

On 02/17/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Justeene Tamayo conducted a Case Management inspection in response to information received from the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), Division of Drinking Water (DDW). LPA Tamayo met with Teacher Yadira Acevedo. The purpose of the inspection was disclosed, and entry was granted. Upon arrival LPA observed 36 sleeping preschool children in care, along with 4 Teachers. LPA also observed 3 clerical staff in the front of the office. Ramona Perez, Interim Site Director came shortly after. During the inspection, LPA informed Ramona Perez, the results provided from SWRCB, indicated the facility had elevated levels of lead in the water drinking fountain near the entrance door of the facility. The Department was notified of the Action Level Exceedance (ALE), levels for the preschool drinking fountain (Sample C) 14.0 UG/L. The SWRCB report sample listed facility inspected and collected sample on 01/14/23. Results were provided to facility on 02/10/23. Lab Job Number: 01051 LPA Tamayo has received required documents within the required timeframe. LPA advised Interim Director, all water outlets tested with an ALE at the facility should be placed as out of service. Per Director, sample C near the front entrance door has never been used. The facility uses filtered water through the Company Pure Life, with disposable cups. Director has covered affected drinking fountain and taped for inaccessibility to children present. Director has also posted a sign on the drinking fountain. The drinking fountain will be replaced and retested. Once the repairs are made, Director will retest water for lead and notify LPA Tamayo of results after 3 weeks (21 day). Director is aware the lead levels shall no t exceed 5.00 UG/L No deficiencies will be cited at this time. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided, along with a Notice of Site Visit and appeal rights to Interim Director Ramona Perez..