Follow-up·October 27, 2022

On October 27, 2022 at 9:00 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 Melissa Almanza, 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 sink in the kitchen identified as having high levels of lead. The sink is blocked so it cannot be used. The staff told LPA that the sink is not used by anyone since there are two other sinks on the other wall which have a garbage disposal. Interviews with staff revealed the sink is not used for staff or children for any reason. The sinks on the other wall which did not test in exceedance are used and have always been used instead. The faucet for the sink which tested in exceedance for lead has been replaced and will be retested. An exit interview was conducted with SD. A copy of this report, appeal rights and a Notice of Site Visit was issued.