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PORTOLA HEAD STARTLicense 3254055501 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 8/31/22, at 11:15 Am, Licensing Program, Analyst (LPA) Wisehart made a case management inspection and met with Site Manager, Gina Woods. 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 faucets tested above the allowable level (5.5 ppb) of lead in the water: Faucet \342\200\234A\342\200\235 \342\200\223 Sink Faucet (no fountain) Classroom #24, classroom not in use, 7.9 ppb Faucet \342\200\234C\342\200\235 \342\200\223 Sink Faucet (no fountain) Classroom #26, 6 ppb The faucet is used for hand washing only and a sign has been placed near the sink notifying users that it\342\200\231s not drinkable water. The licensee replaced the faucet, but the retest was still above allowable limits therefore, the facility is following inspectors recommendations and will present a plan of correction. Children in care are receiving drinking water from water jug/cups filled up in kitchen which tested within acceptable limits. The following deficiency is being cited (see LIC 809D). 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Site Manager, Gina Woods.

Citations

1 citation recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • 101238(a)Type B

    BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

    Buildings and Grounds 101238(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the facility had 2 faucet(s) that exceeded that allowable levels of lead in the water. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

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What happened during the August 31, 2022 inspection of PORTOLA HEAD START?

This was a other inspection of PORTOLA HEAD START on August 31, 2022. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to PORTOLA HEAD START on August 31, 2022?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Buildings and Grounds 101238(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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