Lead safety check·September 16, 2025

On September 16, 2025, at 8:17 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sandra Pulido and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Pauline Beschorner conducted a Case Management visit in response to information received from the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), Division of Drinking Water (DDW). Upon arrival, they met with Site Manager Lori Wiedensohler, who was informed of the purpose of the visit. The visit was related to Assembly Bill 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, which mandates that all licensed Child Care Centers constructed before January 1, 2010, must test their drinking and cooking water for lead contamination between January 1, 2020, and January 1, 2023, and every five years thereafter. According to the Site Manager, the center opted to test all sinks ahead of schedule in preparation for adding Room 8 to the license. LPA reviewed the report provided by SWRCB and noted that multiple sinks and faucets in Rooms 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, and 16 were identified as having elevated lead levels. However, documentation did not clearly identify sinks labeled JJ, MM, II, YY, HH, and GG. Site Manager Lori Wiedensohler stated that the affected faucets had been taken out of service. LPM observed a bag placed near the sink in Room 8, which is not currently in use, indicating it had been tested. At the time of the visit, A-Tech Consulting was on site conducting re-testing. The faucets and sinks were no longer in service for drinking purposes. Interviews with staff confirmed that bottled water is used for drinking and for children\342\200\231s tooth brushing routines. LPA and LPM observed water dispensers in each classroom and cases of single-use Sparkletts water bottles available when larger bottles are depleted. Additionally, the Site Manager confirmed that water is not used for food preparation, as meals are delivered by the school district. Although the playground water fountains are filtered, they must also be tested if the facility intends to use them for drinking water. A deficiency was cited in accordance with the California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 12, as documented on LIC 809D. An exit interview was conducted with Lori Wiedensohler, and a copy of the report, appeal rights, and a Notice of Site Visit were provided.