Follow-up·October 26, 2022

On October 26, 2022 at 10:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Andrea Taylor conducted a Case Management visit in response to information received from the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), Division of Drinking Water (DDW). LPA Taylor met with Jessica Bayer- Site Director (SD) who was informed of the reason for the visit. Assembly Bill 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, added Health and Safety Code section 1597.16 requiring all licensed Child Care Centers constructed before January 1, 2010, test their water for lead between January 1, 2020 and January 1, 2023, and then every 5 years after the date of the first lead testing. During the visit, LPA Taylor toured the facility and observed the 1 drinking fountain identified as having high levels of lead. The drinking fountain is located next to a storage cabinet in the Pre-K class. The fountain is blocked off and cannot be used. The SD told LPA that the fountain has not been used by anyone and has been turned off and placed out of service until the plumber could come and replace the fountain. Interviews with staff revealed the is not used for staff or children for any reason. Staff revealed they have not used this fountain for as long as they have worked at the facility and it has not been used since before Covid started. The children either bring water bottles or there are gallons of bottled water for the children's use. Director stated the fountain will be replaced or removed with 30 days of this report. An exit interview was conducted with SD. A copy of this report, appeal rights and a Notice of Site Visit was issued.