Lead safety check·January 12, 2023

On 01/12/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Amy Strother conducted a case management tele-inspection with Director, Anita Mendoza (D1). Due to severe winter storms with high wind and flooding the Department has approved a virtual inspection. D1 agreed to conduct the visit using FaceTime with LPA for the Tele-Inspection. 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 faucets tested above the allowable level 5.0 parts per billion (ppb) of lead in the water: Sample Site, "B" an indoor drinking fountain had a reading of 69 (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 01/03/22 stating that the faucet has been made inaccessible. A1\342\200\231s email further stated that Fixture B will be replaced with a certified low-lead fixture, with a plan to schedule retesting for the replaced fixture. LPA obtained the following documents from A1 via email on 01/03/22; External Water Sampling Self-Certification Form (LIC 9275), Child Care Center Sampling Checklist Form (LIC 9276) and Facility Sketch/Floor Plan (LIC 999), a copy of the lab report, and a copy of the letter given to parents or authorized representatives of children in care, dated 12/05/22. On 01/04/23 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. Photos were received on 01/12/23. During today\342\200\231s tele-visit, LPA verified that the test results were posted and that Sample site \342\200\234B\342\200\235 was made inaccessible to children in care . D1 stated that children in care are receiving drinking water from individual water bottles from home that staff can refill from faucet "A" inside the facility as needed. Disposible cups are provided for any children without a water bottle. Continue on LIC809-C The following deficiency is being cited (see LIC 809D). Appeal Rights were provided via email. A notice of site visit was given via email 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 Director, Anita Mendoza. D1\342\200\231s signature was not recorded on this LIC809, LIC809-C or LIC809-D; however, D1 was provided with a copy of the LIC809, LIC809-C and LIC809-D; and D1\342\200\231s confirmation of read receipt is on file. The report was also emailed to A1.