Lead safety check·March 22, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Seung Lee conducted an unannounced case management inspection. Upon arrival LPA Lee met with Director Hye Joung. During the inspection 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 was observed to not have completed the testing. The Director stated that facility is currently working with a testing vendor to have the test completed. Facility was observed to have sources of water used for consumption and food preparation. Facility was advised to submit the LIC 9276, LIC999 and LIC9275 to LPA Lee after the testing is conducted. A deficiency was cited on attached LIC809-D. The deficiency listed on the following page were reviewed by the LPA and is being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. The deficiency that is being cited needs to be cleared to protect the children’s health & safety. The notice of site inspection must remain posted for period of 30 days during hours of operation. Failure to maintain posting will result in a civil penalty of $100.00 dollars. Exit interview conducted with Hye Joung. Appeal rights discussed and explained.