Follow-up·December 15, 2022

On December 15, 2022, at 2:55 p.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Denise Gibbs conducted an unannounced case management inspection and met with Principal David Ocampo. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility staff. There were no children present during inspection. Children were already dismissed for the day. The purpose of today's inspection was to discuss the water lead test results. Results show that one water source has action level exceedance (ALE) of lead. The drinking fountain located inside the classroom has a lead exceedance of 69.5 Points Per Billion (ppb). At 3:05 p.m. LPA observed and tested of the water source with ALE. Water source were observed to be inaccessible to children. The drinking fountain indoors has a bag placed over it. Per Principal, children bring water bottles from home and facility provides bottled water. LAUSD Lead exceedance team has begun to correct the ALE and is in the process of installing filters to the affected water source. LAUSD facility maintenance has not given a date to begin work. Lead results are posted in the main office. A deficiency was cited to ensure that the water sources with the exceedance will not be used as a drinking source or food preparation source for the children. All meals are prepackaged and delivered daily by Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Food is not cook or prepared at the facility. The deficiency listed on the following page was observed by the LPA and is being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Please see attached LIC 809-D. The deficiency that is being cited needs to be cleared to protect the children\342\200\231s health & safety. -------------------PAGE 1 A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview was conducted and Plans of Corrections were reviewed and developed with Principal. A copy of this report and appeal rights were discussed and left with Principal, David Ocampo, whose signature on this form confirm receipt of these documents.