Lead safety check·August 1, 2023

On 8/1/2023, at 2:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Roxana Lopez conducted an unannounced case management inspection for an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) detected in a water fixture in the facility. LPA met with facility supervisor, Patty Arrua, during the visit. There was no children present on this date. 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, LIC 999 and LIC 9275 to LPA on 12/1/2022. On 4/24/2023, 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 3/5/2023. Faucets and drinking fountain reported with 5.5 ppb or greater lead exceedance levels were as follows: \357\202\267 II \342\200\223 Sink Faucet in room K1 (infant/toddler class) (6.5 UG/L) \342\200\223 --------------------------------------------------------- pg. 1 of 2 --------------------------------------------------------- Per Supervisor- the only faucet that did not pass retesting is located in K1 infant/toddler classroom. LPA took a tour of both preschool and infant license and observed that results were uploaded to the wrong license. LPA asked for an updated facility sketch documenting what faucets belong to this license. LPA took pictures of faucet labeled II. Initially, this faucet was tested on 10/8/2022 and did not pass. Faucet was replaced- retested on 3/5/2023- results received on 4/24/2023 still show level of exeedance. Pictures were taken- Per Supervisor, this faucet was only used for hand washing- LPA observed faucet to covered, turned off and not in use. Facilities is trying to find out what needs to be done or replaced to be in compliance. 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. Appeal rights were provided to facility today. A notice of site visit was also provided and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Supervisor Patty Arrua. . ----------------------------------------------------------------- pg.2 of 2--------------------------------------------------------------