Lead safety check·February 27, 2024

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Monique Ayala and Jessica Hopkins-Hernandez conducted an unannounced case management inspection for an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) detected in a water fixture in the facility. Upon Arrival LPAs met with Director Amy Leung, who guided LPAs on a tour of the facility. LPAs observed 28 children and 6 staff members. LPAs 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 Tcheng on 01/13/2023. On 10/21/2022, 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 10/21/2022. Faucets and drinking fountain reported with 5.5 ppb or greater lead exceedance levels were as follows: C - "Garden Water Fountain" with a test result of 7.5ppb. Director stated, the outlet is not in use and the water source to that outlet have been shut off. Director stated that the facility provides gallon waters for each classroom. 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. The deficiency has been cleared and the director received a copy of the Plan Of Correction Letter. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with director, Amy Leung. Appeal rights were provided to facility today. A notice of site visit was also provided and must remain posted for 30 days.