Lead safety check·March 14, 2024

On 03/14/2024, at 9:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kruz Long conducted an unannounced case management inspection for an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) detected in a water fixture in the facility. LPA met with Christina Fernandez, Site Director/Teacher during the visit. Also present in the facility was 14 children and 3 teachers/staff. Facility was within ratio & capacity. A COVID 19 risk assessment was conducted prior to entering the facility. Analyst 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 Lead Teacher 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. LPA requested facility to provided facility sketch LIC 999 and required forms LIC 9276, and LIC 9275. On 08/28/2023, 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 08/19/2023. Faucets and drinking fountain reported with 5.5 ppb or greater lead exceedance levels were as follows: \302\267 Drinking Fountain- B (6.2 UG/L) \342\200\223 LPA observed drinking fountain was removed and capped - picture was taken. page 1 of 2. Site Director/Teacher Christina Fernandez stated the facility does not use Drinking Fountain B which was removed and capped. Drinking water comes from the kitchen faucet which did not test for lead exceedance. Water is filled into a Brita filter. 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. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report and appeal rights was provided to the Site Director/Teacher Christina Fernandez. 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. Page 2 of 2