Lead safety check·March 26, 2024

On 03/26/204, at 10:00 am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carolyn Tuba conducted an unannounced Case Management Lead Exceedance inspection. LPA met with Director, Geraldine Shaughnessy. A COVID 19 risk assessment was conducted. Director guided LPA, who observed 22 children and 4 staff present at the facility during this inspection. The purpose of today's inspection is to go over the water lead test results received on 02/29/2024. Results indicate that water fountain fixture \342\200\234K\342\200\235 located on the preschool playground near the front entrance had a lead exceedance of 6.1 which exceeds the regulation of less than 5.5 parts per billion. During the visit, LPA took photos of the water fountain. According to the Executive Director, Gawal Tawfik the fountain was repaired and retested and will email the LPA the new results. Per Director children have access to water as the facility purchases bottled water, as well as using the water fountain. The documentation of LIC 9275, LIC 9276, lead results, and facility sketch were emailed by the Executive Director on 5/19/2023. On 03/25/2023 licensee failed to maintain a lead value at or below the Action Level for water lead testing which resulted with values of 5.5 ppb or greater for the water fountain fixture \342\200\234K\342\200\235 water outlet. Water testing results identified with Action Level Exceedance as defined in Written Directives section 101700.3 are not deemed safe to drink. LPA advised Director and Executive Director that lead testing results must be posted outside for parents to Page 1 of 2 view until the next testing is conducted every 5 years from the date of the initial test. According to Executive Director who LPA spoke with over the phone, indicated that they will be posting. 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 . LPA 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 facility director 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. A deficiency was cited on attached LIC 809D. The deficiency listed on the following page were reviewed by the LPAs and is being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. 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 Director, Geraldine Shaughnessy. Page 2 of 2