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Inspection visit

Lead safety check

STONEHURST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STATE P.S. CSPPLicense 1974128261 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

At 9:40 am Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Roxana Lopez and Saul Valenzuela conducted an unannounced case management inspection for an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) detected in water fixtures in the facility. A COVID 19 risk assessment was conducted prior to entering the facility. LPAs met with Principal, Ruth Kim, during the visit. Census was taken. LPAs reviewed new Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, which requires the testing of water for lead in Child Care Centers (CCCs) with facility director during the inspection. Per AB 2370, all CCCs that are located in buildings constructed before January 1, 2010, must have their water tested and post the results by January 1, 2023, and every 5 years after the date of the first testing. Facility did provide facility sketch and required forms LIC 9276, LIC 999 and LIC 9275 to the department. Required forms were provided to LPAs via email on this date. On 3/07/2024, the Department received notification from the State Water Resources Control Board(SWRCB), Division of Drinking Water (DDW). The SWRCB report indicated the facility was inspected and samples were collected on 10/20/2022. - Faucets reported with 5.5 ppb or greater lead exceedance levels were as follows: ----------------------------------------------------pg.1 of 2 -------------------------------------------------------- Room # 2 Classroom sink fixture (A) (38.400 UG/L) Room # 2 Play yard sink fixture (B) (9.660 UG/L) Room # 2 Play yard drink fixture (B30) (8.550 UG/L) Point- of use- filters were installed on faucets mentioned above- all faucets were re-tested on 12/09/2022. The Department received notification from the State Water Resources Control Board(SWRCB), Division of Drinking Water (DDW) on 3/8/2024 that faucet mentioned above have passed the lead testing- no lead exceedance present. Grant funding will be available for testing and remediation of lead to the Child Care Centers that qualify. To make a determination of eligibility, refer to PIN 21-04-CCP. For Lead Testing and Prevention Information, including additional resources please visit https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information See LIC809D for Type B deficiency cited. Deficiency cited today was cleared and planned of correction (POC) letter was given. A notice of site visit was also provided and must remain posted for 30 days . Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Principal Ruth Kim. ----------------------------- pg 2 of 2 ----------------------------------------

Citations

3 citations recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers

    101700.3(b)(1)California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers. (b) Testing results with...readings of 0.5 ppb or greater.., before comparing to the Action Level. (1) A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This requirement is not me at evidenced by Based on ispection, the licensee did not comply with the directive above, as that Sink faucet A, B, and B30 tested with an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) of 38.400, 9.660, and 8.550 ppb. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care

  • TEACHER AIDE QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES

    101216.2 Teacher Aide Qualifications and Duties: (e)An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that Teacher aide was observed in the playground with 14 children and no qualify teacher. Which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • TEACHER-CHILD RATIO

    101216.3 Teacher-Child Ratio (a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below. This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that Teacher aide was observed to be out of ratio in the playground with 14 children. Which poses/posed a health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the April 18, 2024 inspection of STONEHURST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STATE P.S. CSPP?

This was a other inspection of STONEHURST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STATE P.S. CSPP on April 18, 2024. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to STONEHURST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STATE P.S. CSPP on April 18, 2024?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "101700.3(b)(1)California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers. (b) Testing results with...readings of 0.5 ppb or grea..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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