Lead safety check·January 12, 2023

On 01/12/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Amy Strother conducted a case management tele-inspection with Director, Anissa Murphy (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, "D" an indoor hand washing faucet had a reading of 5.6 (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 01/03/23 stating that the faucet has been shut off and made inoperable since 12/09/22 when the facility first received the results from the lab. A1\342\200\231s email further stated that families were notified, and the results were posted at the center on 12/09/22 and they are currently working with the school district to get the faucet replaced and retested. LPA obtained the following documents from A1 via email on 01/03/23; 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, dated 12/09/22. 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) to be submitted within one week, as required. During today\342\200\231s visit, LPA verified that the test results were posted and that Sample site \342\200\234D\342\200\235 was made inoperable and inaccessible to children in care. D1 stated that faucet has been replaced and in the process of being flushed, with the plan to retest. D1 stated that children in care are receiving drinking water from drinking fountains or bottled water. 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, Anissa Murphy D1\342\200\231s signature was not recorded on this LIC809, LIC809-C and 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.