Lead safety check·March 13, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Seung Lee conducted an unannounced case management inspection. Upon arrival LPA Lee met with administrator Christina Salazar During the inspection 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 already provided a copy of the facility sketch, LIC 9276, and LIC 9275 to LPA Lee during the a prior inspection. On 08/05/2022, 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 06/082022. Faucets and drinking fountain reported with 5.5 ppb or greater lead exceedance levels were as follows: A drinking fountain in the outdoor play space (12.0 UG/L) \342\200\223 Fountain currently not in use. The facility stated that this fountain has not been used since 2020 due to the pandemic and was only turned back on to provide the sample of the water. Since the facility was notified of the lead result, the fountain was turned off again and will not be used. During the inspection LPA Lee was able to verify that the drinking fountain was not operational. A deficiency was cited on attached LIC809-D. The deficiency listed on the following page were reviewed by the LPA 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\342\200\231s health & safety. Facility was advised to post the test results for 5 years. Facility will have to redo the test 5 years from 08/05/2022. During the visit a Proof of Correction (POC) letter was issued as the corrections were already made. The water source that was initially flagged of having exceedance on 08/05/2022 was already made non operational by the facility. The notice of site inspection must remain posted for a period of 30 days during hours of operation. Failure to maintain posting will result in a civil penalty of $100.00 dollars. Exit interview conducted with administrator Christina Salazar. Appeal rights discussed and explained.