Lead safety check·January 20, 2023

On 01/20/2023, at 10:25 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Monique Ayala conducted an unannounced case management inspection for an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) detected in a water fixture in the facility. LPA met with facility assistant director, Darlene Eliasvaca, during the visit. Also present in the facility were 61 day care children and 11 staff. Facility was within ratio & capacity. A COVID 19 risk assessment was conducted prior to entering the facility. 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) 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. Facility provided facility sketch and required forms LIC 9276, LIC999 and LIC9275 to LPA on 01/20/2023. On 09/26/2022, 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 09/16/2022. Faucets and drinking fountain reported with 5.5 ppb or greater lead exceedance levels were as follows: C \342\200\223 Drinking Faucet in room 6 restroom (8.570 UG/L) \342\200\223 Faucet has been permanently removed Assistant director stated that the facility has never used the faucet for consumption as the faucet was stuck and was difficult to turn. Assistant director stated, once the lead levels were received on 09/26/2022 the faucet was permanently removed on 09/28/2022. Assistant director provided LPA with receipt for faucet removal. Per assistant director children bring their own water bottles from home and the facility provides Brita filtered water for children in care. 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 See LIC809D for Type B deficiency cited. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to assistant director, Darlene Eliasvaca along with Notice of Site Visit. A copy of PIN 21-21-CCP and appeal rights were provided to facility today.