Lead safety check·October 15, 2024

On 10/15/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stephanie Li conducted an unannounced Case Management Lead Exceedance follow up inspection. A COVID 19 risk assessment was conducted. LPA met with Site Supervisor Salina Avalos, who guided LPA on a tour. LPA observed 57 infants and toddlers and 25 staff present at the facility during this inspection. Per Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, which requires the testing of water for lead in Child Care Centers (CCCs) 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 has provided copies of facility sketch and required forms LIC 9276, LIC999 and LIC9275 and lead sampling results from 6/2022 from the water sampler to LPA on 10/02/24. Per assistant director, same documents were provided to previous LPA E Bell. LPA S Li reviewed discrepancies from water board lead sampling results to water report provided from the sampler with assistant director. LPA advised for Assistant director to email water sampler to review and correct the discrepancies found. On 10/4/2024, assistant director received updated water sampling report from water sampler and forwarded report to LPA via email. On 05/28/2022, 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 05/28/2022. Faucets and drinking fountain reported with 5.5 ppb or greater lead exceedance levels were as follows: Page 1 of 2 R – Faucet in PK 2 (47.800 UG/L) – Classroom faucet is currently bagged and labeled out of order. LPA observed that the faucet was attempted to be used as the bag had water in it. LPA observed supervisor turn off the water source from beneath the sink and verified that when handle is turned, no water comes through. Photo was captured during previous visit. LPA reviewed directives on water sampling report with site supervisor. Per previous interview with assistant director, faucet spout was replaced after initial water sampling, but re-test was never conducted. Lead Corrective action requires facility to re-test the outlet. Assistant director is going to contact water samplers to set up retesting and forward all necessary documents to LPA once retesting has been scheduled and keep LPA informed once results are received. LPA advised Site Supervisor that lead testing results must be posted outside for parents to view until the next testing is conducted every 5 years from the date of the initial test. Site Supervisor will post updated lead test results on the Parent Board in the entryway of the facility. A deficiency was cited on attached 809D page. The deficiency listed on the following page was reviewed with facility and is being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. The deficiency that is being cited needs to be cleared to protect the children’s health & safety. 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 notice of site visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and appeal rights was provided to Site Supervisor Salina Avalos. Page 2 of 2