Lead safety check·January 20, 2023

On 01/20/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Amy Strother made a case management inspection and met with Site Supervisor, Shelley Hicks (D1). The inspection was made in response to water lead testing results received from the California State Water Resource Control Board. The test results showed that the following water faucet tested above the allowable level 5.0 parts per billion (ppb) of lead in the water: Sample Site, "F" an outdoor drinking fountain, had a reading of 5.8 ppb. All other sources of water tested below the allowable level of 5.0 ppb. LPA Strother received an email from Kristin Hills (A1), Director of Early Learning and Care, Educational Services for Mendocino County Office of Education on 12/12/22 containing the following documents; External Water Sampling Self-Certification Form (LIC 9275), Child Care Center Sampling Checklist Form (LIC 9276) and Facility Sketch/Floor Plan (LIC 999), and a copy of the letter given to parents or authorized representatives of children in care, informing them of the lead testing results, and a photo of the faucet made inaccessible to children. On 01/12/23 LPA Strother emailed a copy of the lead report from the California State Water Resource Control Board to A1, requesting photos identifying all water outlets labeled and corresponding to the Facility Sketch (LIC 999) be submitted within one week, as required. On 01/12/23 LPA received the requested photos. During today\342\200\231s visit, LPA verified that the test results were posted and that Sample site \342\200\234F\342\200\235 was made inaccessible to children in care. A1 stated that faucet \342\200\234F\342\200\235 has been replaced, is in the process of being flushed and will be retested on 02/04/23. D1 stated that children in care are receiving drinking water from a container filled from kitchen faucet "C" and paper cups. The following deficiency is being cited (see LIC 809D). Appeal Rights were provided. 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Site Supervisor, Shelley Hicks.