Lead safety check·April 18, 2023

On 04/18/2023, at 8:05 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Monique Ayala conducted an unannounced case management inspection for an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) detected in a water fixture in the facility. LPA met with Area Supervisor, Vanessa Quezada, who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. LPA observed 32 children in care with 6 staff members. Facility was within ratio & capacity. A COVID 19 risk assessment was conducted prior to entering the facility. LPA 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 will provide facility sketch and required forms LIC 9276, LIC999 and LIC9275 to LPA on via email to LPA by COB. On 03/31/2023, 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 03/11/2023. The drinking fountain was tested twice on 03/11/2023 and reported with 5.5 ppb or greater lead exceedance levels were as follows: C – Drinking Fountain (14 UG/L) – Not in use (Initial test without flushing) C30 - Drinking Fountain (8.4 UG/L) - Not in use (tested after flushing) Area Supervisor stated that the drinking fountain located in the big playground outside of room 25 has never been used for drinking. The drinking fountain had already had lead exceedance levels and was retested on 03/11/2023. Per Area Supervisor she was flushing the drinking fountain as directed. Area Supervisor stated that the facility has always provided Arrowhead water for children to drink, and provided LPA with a copy of the contract/bill dated back to 2014. Facility has put an "out of order/do not use" sign on and around the drinking fountain and made it further inaccessible by attaching and securing shrink wrap around the outlet. 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, please see LIC809D. An exit interview conducted and a copy of this report was provided to, Area Supervisor Vanessa Quezada along with Notice of Site Visit and Appeal Rights.