Follow-up·November 29, 2022

In conjunction with the unannounced required annual visit, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Romy Castanon conducted a case management visit. LPA met with Licensee to discuss the Lead Sampling Testing conducted on 10/26/2022. Director was advised on 11/07/2022 that the Lead Sample Report was to be posted. Director provided LPA’s copies of all documentation requested regarding Lead; LIC 999 Facility Sketch, LIC 9275 and LIC 9276. LPA Castanon confirmed that Director had posted the Lead Sample Report during visit on 11/29/2022. LPA Tran conducted a case management visit to the facility on 06/08/2022 for Lead Testing Exceedance results from initial testing date on 03/31/2022. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018 requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCC’s) 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 10/26/22 failed allowable limit for lead. The purpose of today’s 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’s toured Building #1 and observed outlet Q in Room 5, outlet S and T in Room 6, and outlet L in Room 1. LPA also toured Building 2, outlet H and I in the Kitchen, outlet E and F in Room 9, outlet C and D in Room 10 and outlet B in Room 12. All outlets listed were made inoperable via large clear trash bag and/or “out of service” sign. Outlet G in Room 7 was not covered. LPA reminded Director Jenn Belch that all faucets with lead exceedance must be made inoperable. Page 1 of 2 Page 2 Facility provides water for children in large dispensers from outlets that were not deemed an action level exceedance. Children are also encouraged to bring their own water bottles. LPA confirmed outlet G was covered with plastic bag during visit on 11/29/2022. Based on LPA's observation and interview with Licensee, the following violation was observed and 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee Judy Gogllanese. 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