Lead safety check·September 20, 2023

On 09/20/2023 at 11:00 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Susy Cervantes, met with director, Juana Camacho, for a case management visit in regards to the lead testing results submitted by the facility and explained the reason for the visit to them. Present was 4 staff with 13 children in care. Initial Lead testing was conducted by Terra Environmental on 11/04/2022. Facility submitted that there is an exceedance of 17.5 (ppb) in the classroom #1 drinking fountain (Faucet A on facility sketch). Report stated the faucet has been removed and no further testing was required. LPA Cervantes received the Self-Certification form (LIC 9275), Sampling Checklist form (LIC 9276), and the updated facility sketch (LIC 999). Type B deficiency was cited during today's visit. Director was informed that failure to correct the deficiencies by the specified Plan of Correction Due Date will result in assessment of civil penalties in the amount of $100 per day per violation until the correction is made. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director, Juana Camacho. 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.