Follow-up·November 28, 2022

On 11/28/2022 at 8:38 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 Administrator Tammy Jacquin and toured the facility. During today’s visit there are no children in care due to renovations being conducted. Community Care Licensing Department was notified of the results of the Lead Water Testing conducted at the facility on 10/17/2022. The sample test for the bathroom faucet, located in the preschool classroom “Pooh Bears”, identified on the facility sketch by letter “D”, tested at 5.6 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’s visit LPA observed bathroom faucet identified on facility sketch. LPA observed the faucet inoperable; the faucet is covered with clear plastic bag and “out of order” sign. The Administrator is reporting that the sink was used for children to wash their hands in the bathroom. The facility had the faucet replaced on 05/06/22. LPA received an Invoice dated 05/06/22 for the bathroom faucet replacement. The facility is reporting that they have been informed by the Lead Water Testing Company that they need a Letter from CDSS acknowledging the retest of the sink. Licensee has posted testing results, in a location 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. Facility will notify all parents or guardians of children in care of Lead Exceedance results and what has been done to date and remediation plan for water faucet “D”. During today’s visit LPA took pictures of the water faucet (D). 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 was provided during the visit. During today’s visit one Type B violation is being issued per PIN 21-21-CCP, Title 22 Regulations, Division 12, and Subchapter 5: 101700.3(b)(1) California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers: A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018 requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCC’s) constructed before January 1,2010 to test their drinking water for lead contamination between January 1, 2020 and January 1, 2023, and then every five years after the date of the first test. For more information, go to the California Childhood. Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch’s website at www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/clppb or call them at (510) 620-5600. LPA emailed and provided the Director with the Provider Information Notice (PIN) 21-21CCP and Lead Testing in Child Care Centers Frequently Asked Questions. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – 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 (LIC809 & LIC809d), Appeal Rights (LIC9058) and Notice of Site Visit (LIC9213) were reviewed and provided to Administrator Tammy Jacquin .