Lead safety check·May 10, 2024

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Nolan Tcheng and Portia Bowden conducted an unannounced case management inspection for an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) detected in a water fixture in the facility. Upon Arrival at 9am, LPA met with Lydia Nandakumaran, who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. There were children present during the time of the inspection. Census was taken. LPA observed 14 children with 2 staff members. 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 provided facility sketch and required forms LIC 9276, LIC999 and LIC9275 to LPA during today\342\200\231s inspection. On 04/16/2024, 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 04/06/2024. Faucets and drinking fountain reported with 5.5 ppb or greater lead exceedance levels were as follows: \302\267 A - Lounge (Room 105) Water Outlet - Test Result 15ppb Owner states that there is no food preparation conducted on site. Water policy is that children will bring their own water bottle from home. There is a large filtered water jug that is ordered from a water company in Pasadena. Water from facility water outlets are not used for drinking or food preparation. At this time, Water Outlet A is in an unused room, 105. Room 107 is the only classroom currently in use and has been the only classroom used since their licensing on 07/11/2023. REPORT CONTINUES PAGE 1 of 2 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 The deficiency listed on the following page were observed by the LPA 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\342\200\231s health & safety. Notice of Site Visit was provided and must remain post for 30 consecutive days. A copy of PIN 21-21-CCP and appeal rights were provided to facility today. An exit interview conducted with Owner Lydia Nandakumaran, at 10:33am, and a copy of this report was provided. END OF REPORT PAGE 2 of 2