Lead safety check·September 8, 2023

On 9/8//2023, at 1:10 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Roxana Lopez conducted an unannounced case management inspection for an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) detected in a water fixture in the facility. An attempted visit was conducted on 7/21/2023. LPA met with facility representative, Alma Larios, during the visit. 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, LIC 999 and LIC 9275 to LPA on 1/4/2023. On 3/31/2023, 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 3/15/2023. Faucets and drinking fountain reported with 5.5 ppb or greater lead exceedance levels were as follows: - Kitchen sink faucet in classroom # 2 (8.1 UG/L) \342\200\223 - Classroom sink in classroom # 2 (5.2 UG/L) Was tested by facility as exceedence -----pg. 1of 2 ------ Per Lead teacher the faucets have been replaced and retested on 8/30/2023. The department received results on 9/5/2023. - Kitchen sink faucet in classroom # 2 (19.5 UG/L) \342\200\223 - Classroom sink in classroom # 2 (11.6 UG/L) LPA took pictures of both sink faucets- they are both covered by plastic bags and are inaccessible to children in care. Per Lead teacher faucets will continue to be inaccessible for children until they pass the testing. 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. LPA did cleared citation on this date and provided proof of correction letter Appeal rights were provided to facility today. A notice of site visit was also provided and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Alma Larios. ------------------------------------------------------- pg. 2 of 2 --------------------------------------------------------------------------