Lead safety check·February 17, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Romy Castanon and LPA Archibaldo Silva conducted a case management visit. LPA\342\200\231s met with Assistant Director Loretta Munoz to discuss the Lead Sampling Testing conducted on 12/21/2022. Director was advised on 02/07/2023 that the Lead Sample Report was to be posted. Director Stephanie Daniels provided LPA\342\200\231s copies of all documentation requested regarding Lead; LIC 999 Facility Sketch, LIC 9275 and LIC 9276. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018 requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCC\342\200\231s) constructed before January 1, 2010 to test their drinking water for lead contamination between January 1, 2020 and January 1, 2023, and then every five years after the date of the first test. Community Care Licensing was notified that lead water testing conducted at the facility on 12/21/2022 failed allowable limit for lead. The purpose of today\342\200\231s visit is to follow up lead testing results of Action Level Exceedance (ALE). Instructions for required lead testing are outlined in PIN 21-21-CCP. This PIN which contains Written Directives, have the same force and effects as the regulations contained in Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. Child Care Centers are expected to use an Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP), for lead testing. Accreditation from the California Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program, known as an ELAP laboratory, is equipped to measure the amount of lead in parts per billion (ppb) unit of measurement. LPA\342\200\231s observed outlet C had been permanently removed. Outlet C (6.85 ppb) was a fountain in Toddler Playground attached to the building. Facility provides water for children with gallon jugs and disposable cups. Children are also encouraged to bring their own water bottles. Continue to page 2 Page 2 Based on LPA's review of initial lead sampling documentation and interview with Assistant Director, the following violation is being cited in accordance with Written Directives Section 101700.3 (b)(1) California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers, is being cited on the attached LIC 809D. LPA has confirmed the facility has permanently removed the outlet and will be providing a cleared plan of correction during visit on this date. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with Assistant Director Loretta Munoz. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights and deficiency were explained. The Director was provided a copy of appeal rights (LIC 9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days. First level appeals should be sent to the regional manager to the address listed above. End of Report