Follow-up·September 28, 2022

On 09/28/2022 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Suzette Ornelas conducted an unannounced case management visit. LPA was greeted by Jackie Schulz, Director who granted entry into the facility and guided LPA on a tour. LPA observed 7 teachers and 45 children present during the visit. 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 every five years after the date of the first test. Community Care Licensing was notified that lead water testing conducted at the facility on 07/21/2022 exceeded allowable limit for lead. Samples testing over 5.5 ppb/ug L and above is considered an exceedance. The Purpose of today\342\200\231s visit is to follow up on the lead testing results of Action Level Exceedances (ALE) and conduct an inspection. During today\342\200\231s visit LPA observed water facet/outlets identified on facility sketch. LPA confirmed with director that outlet P30 in Room 4 sample was identified as exceedance of lead and shall remain inoperable. LPA observed outlet location. This drinking water fountain was observed to be inoperable covered, shut off. The children and staff did not have access to outlet/fountain. Per director this outlet is used for washing hands only and was not used for consumption. Per director, facility ceased the use of facet/outlet . LPA observed faucet/outlet labeled not in use and taped off along with a disposable water dispenser located next to sink. Plumbing company has been contacted and facility is taking all appropriate steps to meet requirements. During today\342\200\231s visit LPA collected copies of LIC 9275, LIC 9276, Facility Sketch (water faucets/outlets identified) and copy of water testing results summary. LPA took pictures of faucets/ outlets . Per director children bring their own water bottles and water bottles are re-filled with filtered water. LPA provided facility representative with Instructions for required lead testing outlined in PIN 21-21 CCP and Lead Testing Question and Answers . This PIN contains Written Directives, which have the same force and effects as the regulations contained in Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. 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. Please see Provider Information Notice (PIN) 20-01-CCP for more information about lead toxicity prevention LPA provided technical assistance and discussed wavier for drinking water as outlined in PIN 21-21-CCP. Based on observation, interviews and supportive documents it has been determined that the facility violated Child Care Licensing Regulation Division 12, Chapter 1, 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. Lead water testing samples taken on 07/21/2022 revealed that levels of lead were beyond allowable amount deemed by the State of California. This facility is being cited (1) deficiency during today\342\200\231s visit. This is a type B violation which poses a potential Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to persons in care. Refer to LIC 809-D for deficiency page. LPA discussed Proof of Correction (POC) with Director demonstrated that all required actions were taken to correct the violation once discovered. As mentioned earlier director submitted all required licensing forms, supportive documents and plan of correction. Deficiency cleared today 09/28/2022. A notice of site visit (LIC 9213) was given and must remain posted for 30 days. An Exit interview was conducted, report was reviewed with the Director Jackie Schiulz. Licensee was provided a copy of the report and appeal rights.