Follow-up·December 9, 2022

On 12/09/2022, about 11:40AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) T. Tran conducted an unannounced case management inspection at Kindercare Learning Center. Upon arrival, LPA met with Mary Brammer, Center Director, and we toured the facility. The purpose of today's inspection was to go over the water lead test results received on 11/30/22. Results show that water fountain sources had action level exceedance of lead. The water fountains located by the children outdoor play area had a lead result 5.5 ppb or greater. LPA observed facility had disconnected the water valve to permanently disabled the water fountains. Per facility representative, facility had provided children with individual water bottles and parents had the options of providing their children own water. A deficiency was cited to ensure that the water fountains noted will not be used as a drinking source or food preparation source for the children. The deficiency listed on the following page were observed by LPA and is being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Please see attached LIC 809-D. On 12/02/22, facility had emailed the plan of correction (POC) to permanently disabled the water fountains. POC is cleared during today's visit. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Mary Brammer.