Follow-up on corrections·September 27, 2022

On 09/27/2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lisa Clayton, conducted an unannounced case management - deficiencies visit. LPA was greeted by Director Kamilah Higgins. LPA Clayton toured the facility and observed 16 children being care for and supervised appropriately by 6 teachers. LPA Clayton explained the purpose of the visit. The department has received testing results, indicating 2 water outlets have been identified with an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) in the amount of lead in water being 5.5 ppb, or greater. During today\342\200\231s inspection, LPA Clayton obtained the following documents: Child Care Center Sampling Checklist Form (LIC 9276), External Water Sampler Self-Certification Form (LIC 9275) Facility Sketch labeled with locations of all water outlets that were tested, and a copy the Parents notification. Director Higgins stated the facility has notified all parents via email and posted the Lead Testing Results on the parent board. LPA observed the 2 water outlets that has ALE. Both outlets are located in the Children\342\200\231s bathroom and are used exclusively for hand washing only. Teacher Jocelyn stated that the children do not drink from water outlets. LPA Clayton observed the outlets were bagged and were labeled with signs that states "Teachers/Staff: DO NOT ALLOW THE CHILDREN TO USE THE FAUCETS IN THE CHILDREN'S RESTROOM \342\200\223 PLEASE HAVE THE CHILDREN WASH THEIR HANDS AT THE SINK IN THE BONGO\342\200\231S CLASSROOM \342\200\223 NOTICE THIS IS NOT A HAND WASHING SINK\342\200\235. (See LIC812 \342\200\223 BATHROOM SINK PHOTOS). see LIC 809-C Lead water testing samples collected on 07/15/2022 revealed that levels of lead were beyond allowable amount deemed by the State of California. Per the Written Directives for Lead Testing of Water in Licensed Child Care Center, AB 2370 the following deficiency is cited (See next page 809-D). For more information, go to the California Childhood. Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch's website at www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/clppb Please see Provider Information Notice (PIN) 20-01-CCP for more information about lead toxicity prevention An Exit interview conducted, and appeal right explained. A copy of this report, appeal rights, and Notice of Site Visit provided to Kamilah Higgins.