Lead safety check·May 31, 2023

On 05/31/2023, at 12:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Roxana Lopez conducted an unannounced case management inspection for an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) detected in a water fixture in the facility. A COVID 19 risk assessment was conducted prior to entering the facility. LPA met with facility Director Sandra Wong during the visit. Census was taken-. facility was within ratio & capacity. 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. Facility provided facility sketch and required forms LIC 9276, LIC999 and LIC9275 to the department. On 9/8/2022, 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 08/22/2022. Faucets reported with 5.5 ppb or greater lead exceedance levels were as follows: ----------------------------- pg. 1 of 2 -------------------------------------------------------------- • Kitchen Faucet (5.9 UG/L) – During inspection LPA took picture of new faucet installed Director stated that the kitchen faucet was removed, replaced and retested. New result indicate that Kitchen faucet has passed the lead testing on 12/8/2022. Results were emailed to the department on 1/12/2023. See LIC809D for Type B deficiency cited. Since faucet has been replaced this citation was cleared on this date. Proof of correction letter was provided to the director. A notice of site visit was also provided and must remain posted for 30 days . Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Director Sandra Wong ------------------------ pg. 2 of 2 -------------------------------------------------------