Follow-up·February 16, 2023

On February 16, 2023 at 10:15 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Jessica Rubio, conducted a Case Management visit in response to information received from the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), Division of Drinking Water (DDW). LPA met with Director Erna Cortez, who was informed of the reason for the visit. Assembly Bill 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their drinking and cooking water for lead contamination between January 1, 2020 and January 1, 2023, and then every 5 years after the date of the first lead testing. LPA observed on the report provided by the SWRCB the Sink (Faucet I) identified as having high levels of lead. The faucet is located in the TK classroom. The Director Erna Cortez, stated she had not yet received the sampling results as of this date. Once informed by LPA, Director immediately covered the sink faucet and placed it out of service. Interviews with Director and staff revealed the sink faucet is not used for drinking water nor for preparing food and is only used for hand washing. The facility is being cited. See LIC 809D for cited deficiency in accordance with the California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 12 written directives. An exit interview was conducted with Director Erna Cortez . A copy of this report, appeal rights and a Notice of Site Visit was also provided.