Lead safety check·February 10, 2023

This report is being amended on 02/27/23 for the purpose to downgrade the Type A citation to a Type B citation from the visit that was conducted on 02/10/23. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Justeene Tamayo conducted a Case Management inspection in response to information received from the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), Division of Drinking Water (DDW). LPA Tamayo met with the Lead Teacher Christine Villa. The purpose of the inspection was disclosed, and entry was granted. Upon arrival LPA observed 22 preschool children in care, along with 5 Teachers. Coordinator Christy Depasquale came to the facility shortly after. During the inspection, LPA informed Coordinator, the results provided from SWRCB, indicated the facility had elevated levels of lead in the water in Classroom 1 (PS1) Room 27 preschool age drinking bubbler and the Kitchen Steam Pot faucet located at the elementary school Cafeteria . The Department was notified of the Action Level Exceedance (ALE), levels for the Kitchen Steam Pot facuet (Sample A) 17.0 UG/L and PS1 drinking bubbler (Sample C) 6.5 UG/L. The SWRCB report sample listed facility inspected and collected sample on 01/14/23. Results were provided to facility on 02/03/23. Lab Job Number: 01051 LPA Tamayo has received required documents within the required timeframe. LPA advised Lead Teacher, all water outlets tested with an ALE at the facility should be placed as out of service. Per Lead Teacher, sample C drinking bubbler fountain in classroom 27 (PS1) has never been used. The facility uses filtered water with disposable cups. Director has covered affected sinks and taped for inaccessibility to children present. Director has posted a sign at each water sink affected. LPA toured the Elementary kitchen and observed the kitchen steam pot faucet off limits. Preschool children access food through the elementary cafeteria. The kitchen steam pot faucet was used for food preparation. Last time the kitchen steam pot faucet has been used was around August-September of 2022. The faucet has remained inaccessible and is not being used. Although the faucet has not been used since 2022, this is a potential risk to children in care. Facility has been cited a Type B Citation. Please see LIC809-D. All faucets will be removed. Once the repairs are made, Director will retest water for lead and notify LPA Tamayo of results after 3 weeks (21 day). Director is aware the lead levels shall no t exceed 5.00 UG/L Per Coordinator, the entire drinking bubbler fixtures will be removed. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided, along with a Notice of Site Visit and appeal rights to Coordinator Christy Depasquale.