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Inspection visit

Lead safety check

OPTIONS-CDC- VILLACORTALicense 1980035171 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 11/1/2023 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Carolyn Tuba and Stephanie Li conducted an unannounced case management inspection. A COVID 19 risk assessment was conducted. LPAs arrived at the facility at 3:05 pm and met with Lead Teacher, Araceli Navarro and Maintenance Lead Tech, Joel Urista. LPAs observed 4 children with 2 staff in care. The purpose of today's inspection is to go over the water lead test results received on 08/21/2023. Results indicate that fixture \342\200\234D\342\200\235 drinking fountain water source in Classroom #1 and fixture \342\200\234F\342\200\235 kitchen faucet water source in Classroom #2 had action level exceedance of lead. The "D" drinking fountain water source located in the preschool classroom #1 had a lead result of 11. The "F" kitchen faucet water source located in the preschool classroom #2 had a lead result of 27. During the visit, the Maintenance Lead Tech had stated that the drinking fountain has been removed and capped off. The kitchen faucet has been replaced but retest has not been conducted per Maintenance Lead Tech. There has been a bag with a sign to not use placed over the kitchen sink in classroom #2. LPAs were informed that classroom #2 does not have any children in care and is being used as storage. LPAs took photos. According to Lead Teacher children are provided water from the kitchen sink in classroom #1 that has been tested and there are no lead exceedances from that water source. LPA, Carolyn Tuba received all documentation, including facility sketch, LIC9276, LIC9275, photos and test results from Andrea Butler, Facilities Administrative Coordinator prior to visit. A deficiency was cited on attached 809D. 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 children\342\200\231s health & safety. A notice of site visit was given to licensee and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Lead Teacher, Araceli Navarro.

Citations

1 citation recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • 101700.3(b)(1)Type B

    California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers

    101700.3(b)(1) California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers. (b) Testing results with...readings of 0.5 ppb or greater... (1) A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on testing results provided by the facility with an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the November 1, 2023 inspection of OPTIONS-CDC- VILLACORTA?

This was a other inspection of OPTIONS-CDC- VILLACORTA on November 1, 2023. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to OPTIONS-CDC- VILLACORTA on November 1, 2023?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "101700.3(b)(1) California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers. (b) Testing results with...readings of 0.5 ppb or gr..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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