Lead safety check·March 3, 2025

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. Upon Arrival at 1:50pm, LPA met with Director Gwen Blackmon, who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. There were children present during the time of the inspection. Census was taken. LPA observed 43 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 02/17/2025, 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 02/14/2025. Faucets and drinking fountain reported with 5.5 ppb or greater lead exceedance levels were as follows: G - Pink Room Sink - Test Result 10.8ppb I - Outside Hose/Faucet - Test Result 16.2ppb K - Blue Room Sink - Test Result 6.08ppb Director states that none of the above water outlets are used for food prep or for drinking water. Outlets G and I are strictly for hand washing in the classrooms. Outlet K is for a hose that is for watering and rinsing down the outdoor play area. REPORT CONTINUES PAGE 1 of 2 Food is prepared at Arcadia Hospital and is brought to the facility each day. Dirty dishes and utensils are then washed in the facility kitchen which was tested and has no exceedance. At this time, the facility uses 5-gallon jug water dispensers for all classrooms as drinking water. 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 Director Gwen Blackmon at 2:30pm, and a copy of this report was provided. Plan of correction was developed. END OF REPORT PAGE 2 of 2