Follow-up·February 29, 2024

On 2/29/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Hanson Leong conducted an unannounced case management visit to the child care center listed above. The purpose of the visit was to determine whether the lead water testing had been completed. During today\342\200\231s visit, the LPA met the Director, Nico Mendoza. The director was informed of the reason for today's visit by the LPA. During today's visit, two toddlers and sixteen preschool-aged children were present in the center. Present in the center with fingerprint clearance included the director and two staff members. The center is operating within its capacity and in accordance with the required ratio of staff to children. During today\342\200\231s interview with the director regarding lead water testing, it was discovered that the center had not yet completed the lead water testing. The LPA observed the director applying for a grant from the State of California website to address the issue. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. LPA verified that the lead testing was not completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. CCC did not complete testing prior to the deadline of 1/1/2023. LPA referred the director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. Please refer to LIC 809D for today\342\200\231s citation. A copy of today\342\200\231s report and the center\342\200\231s appeal rights were given to Nico Mendoza. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Nico Mendoza.