Lead safety check·February 27, 2024

On February 27, 2024 Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Cynthia Reyes conducted an unannounced case management inspection for an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) detected in a water fixture in the facility. LPA met with Sara Read, Director during todays visit. Also present in the facility were 17 day care children and 3 teachers/staff. Facility was within ratio & capacity. A COVID 19 risk assessment was conducted prior to entering the facility. Analyst 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. A copy of the lead results from the SWRCB was provided and posted on the parent board. Facility provided a copy of the facility sketch LIC 999 and required forms LIC 9276, LIC 9275 and other forms attached to the water sampling. Photos taken and given on this date. (SWRCB), Division of Drinking Water (DDW). The SWRCB report indicated the facility was inspected and samples were collected on 07/12/2022. Faucets and drinking fountain reported with 5.5 ppb or greater lead exceedance levels were as follows: D– Drinking Fountain on play ground (5.6.00 UG/L) 1 faucets exceedance out of 4 faucets checked. Sara stated the Drinking Fountain on the play ground ("D") was almost never used prior to the testing and will not be used at all now since it has been capped and made inaccessible to children. (Photos taken on this date). Children will take their labeled water bottles on the play round to drink freely from. Page 2 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 A Type B deficiency is being cited under California Code of Regulations Title 22, 101700(b)(1), see LIC809D. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Sara Read Director . Appeal rights were provided to facility on this date. A notice of site visit was also provided and must remain posted for 30 days.