Lead safety check·October 11, 2023

Due to required lead testing requirements, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Perla Ordones conducted a Case Management inspection based on lead testing results received on the facility. LPA toured the facility, took census and met with Director Janell Lawrence to further discuss lead results received and measures taken for remediation of lead exceedances. During the inspection, LPA toured and obtained photos of the following water outlets identified with lead exceedances: Outlet C (7.68 ppb) which is located in classroom 2. LPA observed and obtained photos of required signs posted at outlets for cessation of use. Facility implemented the following plan of action until formal remediation can be completed: All water outlets are covered with posted signs to signal non use. Facility outlet C is a faucet located in classroom 2 and is not used for consumption. Facility will retest the water outlet at a later date in order to determine future use. Photos also obtained of additional source for access to water: Facility has access to additional water faucets that have not tested as action level exceedances and the facility is also using water sports jugs and disposable cups for indoor/outdoor use. Due to facility water outlets testing above approved lead levels, a deficiency has been cited. See LIC809D. Additionally, the following resources were discussed and provided from PIN 21-21.1- CCP dated December 28, 2022: Continue on LIC809C. 101700.6 Grant Funding for Qualifying Child care Centers (a) Senate Bill 862, Chapter 449, Statutes of 2018 allocated $5 Million to the State Water Resources Control Board for testing and remediation of lead in the drinking water of Child Care Centers based on the following criteria: (1) Those that serve children zero to five years of age, with the highest priority for Child Care Centers that provide care for children zero to three years of age. (2) Those that have 50 percent or more of their registered children who receive subsidized care. (3) Those that operate only one facility. (b) To determine a Child Care Center\342\200\231s eligibility for possible funding the Department will provide access to a link to an online eligibility form located on the Department\342\200\231s website and on Sacramento State\342\200\231s Office of Water Programs website. (1) A Child Care Center interested in financial assistance shall complete the eligibility form, which shall include instructions for completing and returning it, prior to receiving any grant funding for which it may qualify. To determine a Child Care Center\342\200\231s eligibility for possible funding, the provider will need to complete an online eligibility form available at Office of Water Programs\342\200\231 website A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Janell Lawrence.