Lead safety check·April 6, 2023

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Carolyn Tuba and Mary Silva conducted an unannounced case management inspection on 4/06/2023. A COVID 19 risk assessment was conducted prior to entering the facility. LPAs arrived at the facility at 09:00 am and met with Director, Enoka Attale, who provided a tour of the facility. There were 31 children and 5 staff present during the inspection. The purpose of today's inspection is to go over the water lead test results received on 03/01/2023. Per Director she had not received results of the lead testing. Results indicate that "B” and “C” water sources had action level exceedance of lead. The water fountain located outside by room 1 had a lead result of 8. The faucet in the kitchen sink had a lead result of 19. LPAs observed that faucets are not accessible through signage with bags and tape to make them inaccessible to children in care, as well as staff. The water fountain located outside per Director will be removed and kitchen sink will be repaired. LPAs spoke with the Director, who stated that the children bring their own lunch and facility provides hot lunch and snacks from Costco. Facility uses Styrofoam trays and cups, as well as utensils that are thrown away. Children bring water from home in their personal drinking container. If children forget to bring water from home, they are provided bottled water. LPAs took pictures of the kitchen water faucet and water fountain during the inspection. Per Director water fountain has not been used since March of 2020, but previous to that date, children had access. LPAs were provided the LIC 9275, LIC 9276, Facility Sketch and receipt of lead testing form. LPAs provided a copy to the Director of PIN 21-21.1-CCP (Written Directives for Lead Testing of Water). After further investigation, LPAs learned that kitchen sink is used to make coffee for staff and juice for the children. A deficiency was cited to ensure that the water faucets noted will not be used as a drinking source or food preparation source for the children. The deficiency listed on the following page were observed by the LPAs and is being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Please see attached LIC 809-D. The deficiency that is being cited needs to be cleared to protect the children’s health & safety. page 1 of 2 LPAs provided Director with Official test results for their facility. Director must post outside for parents to view lead testing results, since parent board is located inside the office. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report, along with appeal rights was given to staff member, Patricia Vallejo, due to Director having to leave to a previous engagement. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days or a $100 civil penalty may be assessed. page 2 of 2