Lead safety check·February 21, 2023

On 02/21/23 at 12:30 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Sumayya Habeebulla and Jessica Rubio, conducted a follow up Case Management visit in response to information received from the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), Division of Drinking Water (DDW). LPAs met with Director, Cynthia Berumen 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 Faucet A30 identified as having high levels of lead. The faucet A30 is located in Room 19 and is not currently being used by the facility. Facility has removed and capped the faucet. 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 the Director Cynthia Berumen. A copy of this report, appeal rights and a Notice of Site Visit was issued.