Lead safety check·July 6, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Joe Macias, conducted an unannounced case management inspection in response to a lead testing completed with an exceedance level. LPA met with the Coordinator of Early Learning Programs Kristina Torres, and explained the nature of today's inspection to her. During today's inspection LPA Macias requested the following documents; Self-Certification LIC9275, Sampling Checklist Form LIC9276, Facility Sketch LIC 999, fully labeled with locations of all water outlets, and full lead report. Sample D exceedance level is 9.6, E is 6.8, F is 5.8, and G is 15.8. The center provides filtered drinking water for the children, as well as nutrition services. The Director will identify the four locations of the lead exceedance and ensure children are unable to access the water source. The water source will be labeled and or shut off. The Child Care Center's plan of correction shall include notification to all parents or guardians, that includes what steps the licensee has taken and any additional steps that will be taken to correct the deficiency, including steps to either permanently cease use of the outlets for drinking and food preparation or remediate by replacing the outlets, and the time frame for completion. Type B deficiency cited, exit interview conducted, and a copy of this report was reviewed with the Coordinator of Early Learning Programs Kristina Torres . Appeal rights were reviewed and provided. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED, POSTED NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE CENTER, AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 CONSECUTIVE DAYS.