Lead safety check·March 22, 2024

On 3/22/2024, at 9:00 am Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Carolyn Tuba and Priscilla Ochoa conducted an unannounced Case Management Lead Exceedance inspection. A COVID 19 risk assessment was conducted. LPAs met with Director, Panfilia Gonzalez. Director guided LPAs, who observed 9 children and 2 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 3/22/2024. Results indicate that fixture \342\200\234A\342\200\235 water fountain source in Preschool classroom (Mustang Room) had a lead exceedance of 6.13 which exceed the regulation of less than 5.5 parts per billion. During the visit, LPAs took photo of water fountain which was bagged with a sign stating, \342\200\234Out of Service\342\200\235. LPAs received documentation including photos, LIC 9275, LIC 9276, lead results and facility sketch. On 11/30/2022 licensee failed to maintain a lead value at or below the Action Level for water lead testing resulting with values of 5.5 ppb or greater for Water Fountain fixture \342\200\234A\342\200\235 water outlet. Water testing results identified with Action Level Exceedance as identified outlet. Water testing results identified with Action Level Exceedance as defined in Written Directives section 101700.3 are not deemed safe to drink. According to Director children are given bottled water from Sparklett\342\200\231s and children bring a water cup from home labeled with their name. LPAs advised 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. Director stated that parents were told about the results but will post on the parent board. Per Director she is waiting to have the water fountain fixed and retested or it may be removed. Page 1 of 2 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 . LPAs 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. 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 Director, Panfilia Gonzalez. Page 2 of 2