Follow-up·October 5, 2022

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Austin Estrada and Alicia Mooberrry conducted an unannounced case management inspection on 10/5/2022. LPAs arrived at the facility at 9:00AM and met with Director Natasha Stallworth, who guided LPAs on a tour of the facility. There was five children and three staff present during the inspection. The purpose of today's inspection was to go over the water lead test results received on 09/13/2022. Results show that one water source had action level exceedance of lead. The sink located in the Infant Room also referred as the "warming room" had a lead result of 5.7. LPAs observed the sink not to be covered. The door to this room was observed to be closed. The Director stated that the sink is not in use for drinking water or preparing meals. Per Director, filtered drinking water is provided to the infants for drinking and meal preparation. LPAs observed bottles of filtered water in the warming room. Director stated that prepared meals are delivered and infants bring their own formula and milk. During the inspection, Director covered the sink with a plastic bag and contacted the facility to make corrections to the sink. A deficiency was cited to ensure that the sink noted will not be used as a drinking source or food preparation source for the infants in care. The deficiency listed on the following page were observed by the LPAs 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 health & safety of children in care. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Natasha Stallworth. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal rights discussed and a copy provided.