Follow-up on corrections·November 10, 2022

On November 10, 2022 at 9:00am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lorena Valenzuela made an unannounced case management inspection due to reported Lead Exceedance in the facility\342\200\231s water. LPA met with Director Kimberly Day and proceeded to tour the facility. Present in the facility were 45 day care children and 11 teachers/staff. Facility was within ratio & capacity. Per interview and records review, the facility had the water sampled for lead on 06/25/2022. Per the director, as soon as they received the water sample report on 07/12/2022, the facility ceased use of the water outlets with lead exceedance. After the water sample results, the faucets and sinks with Action level exceedance that needed replacement were replaced between 07/03/2022 and 08/25/2022. During the inspection, facility provided LPA with facility sketch, signed and dated External Water Sampler Self- Certification (LIC 9275) and Child Care Sampling Checklist (LIC 9276) forms along with reports provided by the external water sampler. Parents were notified via the parent communication board in the lobby where the latest lead test results are posted. Based on the initial water sample taken on 06/25/2022, water outlets reported 5.5 ppb (parts per billion) or greater lead exceedance levels as follows: Room 3- Bubbler South, labeled letter F - 30.00 ppb Room 4- Faucet Front, labeled letter I- 6.80 ppb Room 4- Bubbler Back, labeled letter J- 16.00 ppb Room 4- Faucet back, labeled letter K- 6.3 ppb Room 6- Bubbler, labeled letter L- 19.00 ppb Room 6- Faucet, labeled letter M- 18.00 ppb Room 7- Bubbler, labeled letter N- 28.00 ppb Room 7- Faucet, labeled letter O- 21.00 ppb Kitchen faucet, Right, labeled letter Q- 15.00 ppb LPA interviewed the Director and observed the water faucets and drinking fountains with an Action Level Exceedance. Per staff interview, kitchen faucet (labelled letter Q) was being used to wash vegetables and for food preparation for the children in care. Room 3 is being used by toddlers, at time of inspection 10 children were present. Interview conducted with staff in Room 3, indicated they had been using bubbler labelled letter D to provide water to the children and well as refill the childrens' water containers. Per director some teachers provide water bottles and water cups for students who forget to bring their own water. Per interview and records review, a second water sample was taken after the faucet and sinks have been replaced. The water was sampled on 10/01/2022, and the facility received the results on 10/17/2022. Based on the water sample taken on 10/01/2022, the results indicated water outlets reported 5.5 ppb (parts per billion) or greater lead exceedance levels as follows: Room 3- Bubbler South, labeled letter F \342\200\223 11.00 ppb Room 4- Bubbler Back, labeled letter J- 13.00 ppb Room 6- Bubbler, labeled letter L- 8.3 ppb Room 7- Bubbler, labeled letter N- 16.00 ppb During the facility inspection, LPA observed the water outlets labelled F, J, L, N, with \342\200\234do no use signs\342\200\235 and covered. Per interview and records review, the water outlets labelled (F, J, L, N) have had the angle stops and supply lines replaced. Director indicated she is currently following the 3 week flushing procedures and anticipates the next water sample test will occur on 10/19/2022. Per the director, she has sent a purchasing order for the water sampling and is pending approval. In addition, all staff members do not have the required background clearances. Per interview and record review, Staff #1 (S1) has been working in the facility since 2002 and documentation reviewed indicated S1 had a background clearance. However, LPA reviewed the Department's background clearances and associations and S1 and has been disassocated from the facility since 2013. Per director, the college campus in which the facility is located is required to fingerprint all staff working in the campus. See deficiency reports, LIC809D for cited deficiencies. A civil penalty has been assessed. LPA Valenzuela informed Director Kimberly Day that this report dated 11/10/2022 documents one Type A citation. A Type A citation(s) shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Valenzuela informed Director Kimberly Day to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 11/10/2022 that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed, a copy of appeal right and report were provided to Director Kimberly Day. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.