Lead safety check·July 3, 2024

On 07/03/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mary Silva conducted an unannounced case management lead testing exceedance inspection for an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) detected in eight water fixtures in the facility. LPA meet with Alicia Flores, the explained reason for visit. Assistant director Brenda Garcia led LPA on a tour of the facility. Also present in the facility were 12 daycare children and 2 teachers/staff, facility was within ratio & capacity. 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). 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. On 06/21/2024, 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 03/21/2021. Faucets and drinking fountain reported with 5.5 ppb or greater lead exceedance levels were as follows: Sample Site K– Pre-K Restroom (5.600 UG/L) – Faucet currently not in use. Sample Site L – Pre-K Restroom (5.800 UG/L) – Faucet has been capped. Sample Site O – Pre-K Restroom (12.00 UG/L) – Faucet currently not in use. Sample Site R – Boys Restroom (7.200 UG/L) – Faucet currently not in use. Sample Site S – Boys Restroom (6.400 UG/L) – Faucet currently not in use. Sample Site T – Boys Restroom (12.00 UG/L) – Faucet currently not in use. Sample Site V– Girls Restroom (6.700 UG/L) – Faucet currently not in use. Sample Site Y – Room 14 (6.600 UG/L) – Faucet currently not in use. ________________________Page 1___________________________________ Director stated the facility does not use the faucets K, L, O, R,S,T,V & Y for drinking, only used for hand washing. Children bring sports bottles, and the facility provides drinking water in-doors and out-doors. LPA observed 3 water gallon jugs indoors and outdoors. The facility has blocked off faucets K, O, R, S, T,V & Y with tape making them inaccessible to children, faucet L was observed to be capped. Director stated, the facility remediated outlets K,O,R,S,T,V & Y and did not receive final results. Facility will retest outlets prior to use and provide department final results. Facility has not provided the required forms LIC 999, LIC 9276, and LIC 9275. 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 Based on the LPA’s observations and records reviews, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children’s health and safety. Exit interview conducted, appeal rights were given, and report was reviewed with the director, Alicia Flores ________________________Page 2________________________________________