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Inspection visit

Lead safety check

DOWNEY CHRISTIAN EARLY LEARNING CENTERLicense 1980061331 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 8/12/2025, about 9:50AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) T. Tran conducted an unannounced case management inspection at Downey Christian Early Learning Center. Upon arrival, LPA met with Center Director, Christine Bulahan, and we toured the facility. Per staff, children will start next week for the new school year. LPA did not observe any children at the site. The purpose of today's inspection was to go over the water lead test results received on 8/01/25. Results show the sink faucet kitchen water sources had an action level exceedance of lead result of 10 UG/L. Per facility representative, the kitchen water source is off limit to children. Parents provided children lunch and snacks. The facility also has filtered water for children if needed. A deficiency was cited to ensure that the water faucet noted would not be used as a drinking source or food preparation source for the children. The deficiency listed on the following page was observed by the LPA 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. Deficiency was 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, Christine Bulahan.

Citations

2 citations 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

    Result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance This requirement was not met as evidence by record review. Lead test results showed sink faucet kitchen sources had an action level exceedance. Per staff, the kitchen water faucet made inaccessible to children. Parents provide children lunch and snacks. Facility also have filtered water for children. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of the children in care.

  • 101700.3(b)(1)?(b)Type B

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the August 12, 2025 inspection of DOWNEY CHRISTIAN EARLY LEARNING CENTER?

This was a other inspection of DOWNEY CHRISTIAN EARLY LEARNING CENTER on August 12, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to DOWNEY CHRISTIAN EARLY LEARNING CENTER on August 12, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance This requirement was not met as evid..."

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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