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Inspection visit

Lead safety check

WESTERN CHRISTIAN SCHOOLSLicense 1980044591 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 11/3/2023, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Carolyn Tuba and Staciy Perry conducted an unannounced Case Management Lead Exceedance inspection. A COVID 19 risk assessment was conducted. L PAs met with Assistant Director, Olivia Castillo. Assistant Director guided LPA, Perry who observed 29 children and 5 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 10/26/2023. Results indicate that fixture \342\200\234E\342\200\235 sink faucet water source in Preschool Classroom #7 had a lead exceedance of 6.2 which exceed the regulation of 5.5 or less parts per billion. During the visit, LPAs learned that the faucet and the J-shape pipe was replaced. LPAs obtained the current results of the retesting of fixture \342\200\234E\342\200\235 sink faucet water source that show that there is no longer a lead exceedance and have been provided copies. LPA, Perry took photos of the fixture \342\200\234E\342\200\235 sink faucet water source. LPA, Tuba received all documentation, including facility sketch, LIC9276, LIC9275, photos and test results from Assistant Director on a prior visit, 10/26/2023. LPAs advised Assistant Director that lead testing results must be posted outside for parents to view until the next testing is conducted every 5 years from the date of the initial test. Assistant Director stated that results have been posted on the Parent Board in the hallway of the facility. A deficiency was cited on attached 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 Assistant Director, Olivia Castillo.

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.

  • 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.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the November 3, 2023 inspection of WESTERN CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS?

This was a other inspection of WESTERN CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS on November 3, 2023. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to WESTERN CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS on November 3, 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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