Lead safety check·March 26, 2024

At 2:30 pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Roxana Lopez conducted an unannounced case management inspection for an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) detected in water fixtures in the facility. A COVID 19 risk assessment was conducted prior to entering the facility. LPA met with Principal, Irene Santillan during the visit. Census was taken 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 the department. On 03/02/2024, 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 10/26/2022. Faucets reported with 5.5 ppb or greater lead exceedance levels were as follows: ------------------------------------------------------pg.1 of 2 ------------------------------------------------------------- Room # 6 Left sink fixture (F) (6.010 UG/L) Room # 6 Right sink fixture (G) (9.390 UG/L) Room # 5 Left sink fixture (H) (8.360 UG/L) Room # 4 Left sink fixture (J) (5.530 UG/L) Room # 3 Right sink fixture (M) (25.200 UG/L) Point- of use- filters were installed on faucets mentioned above- all faucets were re-tested on 11/30/2022. The Department received notification from the State Water Resources Control Board(SWRCB), Division of Drinking Water (DDW) on 3/21/2024 that faucet mentioned above have passed the lead testing- no lead exceedence present. 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. Deficiency cited today was cleared and planned of correction (POC) letter was given. A notice of site visit was also provided and must remain posted for 30 days . Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Principal Irene Santillan. ----------------------------- pg 2 of 2 ----------------------------------------