Lead safety check·September 1, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nolan Tcheng conducted an unannounced case management inspection for an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) detected in a water fixture in the facility. This is a follow up visit for an Action Level Exceedance inspection conducted on 08/30/2023. Upon Arrival at 2pm, LPA met with Site Supervisor Carolina Arizaga, who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. There were children present during the time of the inspection. Census was taken. LPA observed 31 children with 5 staff members 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 during today’s inspection. On 08/08/2023, 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 08/08/2023. Faucets and drinking fountain reported with 5.5 ppb or greater lead exceedance levels were as follows: · B - Room 5 Water Fountain - 5.87ppb Site Supervisor states that children do not use the water fountain and that children all bring their own water bottles from home for drinking water. There are disposable water bottles available for children who run out of water or forget to bring a bottle from home. During the inspection LPA observed the affected water outlet to be covered with a plastic bag and taped over in order to prevent access from children in care to drink from it. REPORT CONTINUES PAGE 1 of 2 Although children bring their own water bottles from home, Site Supervisor stated that the fountain was accessible to children in care prior to the Water Sampling. 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 Site Supervisor Carolina Arizaga at 2:55pm and a copy of this report was provided. END OF REPORT PAGE 2 of 2