Lead safety check·January 9, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alicia Mooberry conducted an unannounced case management inspection on this date 01/09/23. LPA Mooberry met with Adol Vergara, Director, who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. Juan De Anda, Program Administrator called by phone during inspection. There were 19 children present and 4 staff during the inspection. The purpose of this inspection is to discuss the facility's water lead test results received on 12/21/22. Results show that a water source in the facility had Action Level Exceedance (ALE) of lead. The sink located in classroom B-7 was determined to have a lead result of 11.2 parts per billion (ppb). A result with values of 5.5 parts per billion (ppb) or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance in accordance with the Lead Testing Written Directives section 101700.3 subsection (b)(1) . Per Program Administrator, Juan De Anda, the sink faucet has never been used for drinking, food preparation or consumption. The facility has replaced the sink faucet and covered it with a plastic bag until the retesting. The Director stated the faucet has only been used for hand washing and not for drinking or food preparation source. LPA observed water dispensers and filtered water with paper cups in all classrooms and kitchen. Director provided LPA copy of the facility sketch (identifying source of ALE), photos to show that the faucet has beencovered to prevent access from children. Director was advised to ensure children don't drink out of the faucet with ALE in Room B-7. Per director, parent will be notified of ALE and the facility plan to ensure health and safety of children in care. . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility Representative Adol Vergara. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.