Follow-up·September 27, 2022

On 9/27/2022 at 8:58 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Antonio Almanza conducted an unannounced case management visit for the purpose of following up on Action Lead Exceedance (ALE), Facility Inspection. LPA met with Director Bridget Nelson/Carly Armacost. and toured the facility. During today\342\200\231s visit there are 94 children and 18 teachers. Community Care Licensing was notified of the results of the Lead Water Testing conducted at the facility on 7/15/2022. The sample test for the kitchen faucet, located next to the office, identified on the facility sketch by letter \342\200\234B\342\200\235, tested at 10 bbp/ug L, which exceeds allowable limit for lead. Test Samples testing over 5.5 ppb/ug L and above is considered an exceedance. During today\342\200\231s visit LPA observed water fountain identified on facility sketch. LPA observed the water fountain inoperable; covered with plastic and \342\200\234do not use sign\342\200\235, making it inaccessible. Licensee has posted testing results, in a location (entrance of the facility and facility lobby) consistent with the requirements of subsection (b) of section 1596.8595 of the Health & Safety Code, for parents and families to view at the facility within 24 hours of receiving the results from the Department. During today\342\200\231s visit LPA took pictures of the water faucet (B). LPA received an email from the facility with copies of External Water Sampler Self-Certification Form (LIC 9275); Child Care Center Sampling Checklist Form (LIC 9276); Facility Sketch (LIC 999) in which all water outlets are noted; and copy of water testing results summary. The director is reporting that the facility does not prepare food in the kitchen for children in care. Meals are brought to the facility by an outside vendor Bright Belly. The kitchen sink is used for cleaning art supplies. During today\342\200\231s visit one Type B violation is being issued under Title 22 Regulations, Division 12, and Chapter1: Physical Plant, Building and Grounds - Section 101238(a) The Child Care Center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018 requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCC\342\200\231s) constructed before January 1,2010 to test their drinking water for lead contamination between January 1, 2020 and January 1, 2023, and then e very five years after the date of the first test. For more information, go to the California Childhood. Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch\342\200\231s website at www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/clppb or call them at (510) 620-5600. LPA emailed the director Provider Information Notice (PIN) 21-21-CCP and Lead Testing in Child Care Centers Frequently Asked Questions. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) \342\200\223 must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00. A copy of this Report (LIC9099 & LIC9099d), Appeal Rights (LIC9058) and Notice of Site Visit (LIC9213) were reviewed and provided to the Director Bridget Nelson and Carly Armacost.