Lead safety check·February 24, 2023

On February 24, 2023 at 9:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Jessica Rubio, conducted a Case Management follow-up 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. LPAs observed on the report provided by the SWRCB the drinking fountains D, E & F identified as having high levels of lead. The drinking fountains were located in classrooms, 103, 104 and 105. The Director Erin Fonda, stated and LPAs observed all drinking fountains including D, E & F have been removed and capped. Interviews with Director revealed the drinking fountains have not been used since COVID. 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 Erin Fonda. A copy of this report, appeal rights and a Notice of Site Visit will also provided.