Lead safety check·February 22, 2024

On 02/22/2024, at 8:30 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA)Mary Silva conducted an unannounced case management inspection for an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) detected in a water fixture in the facility. LPA met with facility principal Marcella Fonseca and director Jenny Le, whom the reason for the visit was explained. LPA was lead on a tour of the facility. LPA observed 22 children and 3 staff. Preschool was within ratio & capacity. 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 and LIC9275 to LPA on 01/28/24 On 12/14/2023, 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 10/25/2023. Faucets and drinking fountain reported with 5.5 ppb or greater lead exceedance levels were as follows: D\342\200\223 Sink Faucet in Building C, Room 2 North (30.7 UG/L) \342\200\223 Faucet currently not in use. Director stated that the facility does not use the sink faucet in the teacher work room. Per director the teacher work room is used to store art supplies, toys, and other equipment. Children don\342\200\231t have access to the work room. The sink faucet labeled D was covered with a plastic bag making it inaccessible to staff and children upon learning the outlet had exceeding acceptable levels of lead. LPA obtained a photograph of the covered faucet. Per director the children bring own water bottles, and the preschool provides water from a water jug when children are indoors and outdoors. Director stated the water outlet labeled D was remediated on November 10 2023 and will be retested._____________________________Page 1______________ 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 Based on the LPA\342\200\231s observations and records reviews, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D(deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children\342\200\231s health and safety. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. An exit interview was conducted, a copy of the report, PIN 21-21-CCP and appeal rights was provided to Principal Marcella Fonseca and Director, Jenny Le. ____________________________Page 2____________________________________