Lead safety check·February 6, 2026

On 02/06/26 at 12:00pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Diana Ortiz conducted an unannounced case management inspection for an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) detected in water fixtures in the facility. LPA met with Facility Representative, Esther Adams, who led LPA on a tour of the facility. Per facility representative, this facility currently does not have any children enrolled. LPA observed zero (0) children and zero (0) staff present at the time of inspection. 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 representative 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. On 01/20/2026 facility provided facility sketch and required forms LIC 9276, LIC 999 and LIC 9275 to the department via email. On 01/06/2026, the Department received notification from the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), Division of Drinking Water (DDW). The SWRCB report indicated that the facility was inspected and samples were collected on 12/22/2025. Faucets reported with 5.5 ppb or greater lead exceedance levels were as follows: \302\267 Sample Site D (8.970.000 UG/L) \342\200\223 Faucet with attached drinking fountain, currently not in use. Facility representative stated that the facility has not used the attached fountain, (D), in the classroom as there are currently zero children enrolled. This facility was licensed on 12/30/25. Per facility representative, the enrollment will begin on 02/17/2026 (declaration was received on todays visit). Page 1 of 2 Facility representative states that children will bring water bottles from home, and the facility will provide drinking water in-doors and out-doors via water bottles that are kept inside of the classroom. Per facility representative, no food is prepared in the classroom. Food is provided by the school district. The food is delivered to the school cafeteria and then transported to the preschool classroom. The facility has placed caution tape and an \342\200\234out of service" sign on faucet D, making it inaccessible to children and staff (pictures taken). Facility representative stated the fountain/faucet was retested on 02/06/2026 and is currently awaiting results, and Director will remediate outlet D once they received their final test results. 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 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, Esther Adams. Page 2 of 2