Lead safety check·October 29, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cynthia Reyes conducted an unannounced case management inspection for an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) detected in a water fixture in the facility and to ensure the health and safety standards as required by the regulations governing child care centers are met. LPA met with facility director, Marlene Gomez who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. LPA observed 63 children in care; 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, LIC9275 and lead report to LPA on this date 10/29/2024. On 05/13/2024, 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 03/12/2024. Faucets was reported with 5.5 ppb or greater lead exceedance levels were as follows: A \342\200\223 Kitchen Fountain 5.8 ppb. (200.8 UG/L) \342\200\223 Faucet/fixture was removed, changed and retested. Director stated that the kitchen faucet had never been used since Covid and they had it tested as part of the protocol and when the facility was made aware of the lead exceedance they had it fixed, retested and still had not used the kitchen at all until recently August of this year 2024. LPA observed discrepancy on the departments report of 3 exceedance being showed and verification by telephone call with the vice president of Encorp water testing, Alexander Blankevoort who stated there was only the one exceedance faucet A in the kitchen. LPA 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 will post updated lead test results on the Parent Board in the entryway of each class room. A deficiency was cited on attached 809D page. The deficiency listed on the following page was reviewed with facility 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. 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 notice of site visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and appeal rights was provided to Marlene Gomez, Director. Page 2 of 2