Lead safety check·June 23, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mireya Garcia conducted an unannounced case management inspection for an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) detected in a water fixture in the facility. LPA met with Office Manager, Annabelle Lopez who guided LPA on a tour of the facility both indoors and outdoors. Director, Sofia Valdez was not available during LPAs arrival but later arrived. Census was taken. During the inspection 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 representative 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 water assessment dated August 17, 2022. Facility could not provided required forms, facility sketch, LIC 9276 and LIC9275 to LPA during this inspection. REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE 1 OF 2. On 11/07/2022, 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 10/28/2022. Faucets and drinking fountain reported with 5.5 ppb or greater lead exceedance levels were as follows: Room 4, Sink (6.220 UG/L) – Faucet and drinking fountain is currently not in use. Ms. Valdez stated that the drinking fountain has not been used since the pandemic 2020. The drinking fountain and faucet have been covered since the discovery of its lead level exceedance and has not been used for drinking or meal preparation. The proof was verified in person during this inspection and pictures were taken by LPA Garcia . Ms. Valdez stated that the facility has replaced faucet and drinking fountain and is in the process of re-testing. 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 See LIC809D for Type B deficiency cited. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Sofia Valdez. Appeal rights were provided to facility today. A notice of site visit was also provided and must remain posted for 30 days. REPORT ENDS HERE PAGE 2 OF 2.