Lead safety check·March 14, 2024

On 03/14/2024, at 1:45 PM, 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 Alicia Gama, Site Director and explained the purpose of the visit. Present in the facility were 15 children and 2 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. Facility provided facility sketch and required forms LIC 9276, LIC 999 and LIC 9275 to LPA on 03/13/2024. On 06/19/2023, 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 05/13/2023 and 05/20/2023 . Faucets and drinking fountain reported with 5.5 ppb or greater lead exceedance levels were as follows: \302\267 Water Source - E (18 UG/L) \302\267 Water Source - H (6.7 UG/L) page 1 of 2 LPA observed 2 water fountains in the class room labeled A and B (passed lead testing) and 2 faucets in the staff restroom (not labeled). LPA was unable to identify the location of the water sources E and H which indicates lead exceedance. Per Site Director, the facility uses drinking fountains A and B for children and never used other water sources. 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 Alicia Gama, Site Director . 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