Lead safety check·February 27, 2024

On February 27, 2024 Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Cynthia Reyes conducted an unannounced case management inspection for an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) detected in water fixtures in the facility. LPA met with Martha Alvarez , Director during todays visit. Also present in the facility were 27 day care children and 3 teachers/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. A copy of the lead results from the SWRCB was provided and posted on the parent board. Facility provided a copy of the facility sketch LIC 999 and required forms LIC 9276, LIC 9275 and other forms attached to the water sampling. Photos taken on this date. (SWRCB), Division of Drinking Water (DDW). The SWRCB report indicated the facility was inspected and samples were collected on 12/07/2023. Faucets and drinking fountain reported with 5.5 ppb or greater lead exceedance levels were as follows: E\342\200\223 Left side sink (11.000 UG/L) and F--Right side sink (5.9 UG/L). 2 sinks exceedance out of 8 sinks in the center that were checked. Martha stated the 2 sinks ("E" and "F") are never used for drinking even prior to the testing and will not be used at all for drinking. Both sinks will be replaced by a new lead free faucet and porcelain covered cast iron utility sink and retested once installed. Page 2 Licensee provided LPA with a receipt from a plumber who had sink "B" and "C" replaced in error and who will need to replace the exceedance sinks "E" and "F". Martha states will send photos of the plumber replacing the correct 2 sinks by the plan of correction date. 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 A Type B deficiency is being cited under California Code of Regulations Title 22, 101700(b)(1), see LIC809D. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Martha Alvarez Director Appeal rights were provided to facility on this date. A notice of site visit was also provided and must remain posted for 30 days.