Lead safety check·January 13, 2023

On 01/13/2023 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Arianna Manabat and Tiffanie Diep met with Facility Representative Jacqueline Wise for the purposes of an unnanounced case management inspection regarding lead testing. During time of arrival 21 children present with three staff members. Everyone subject to a criminal background clearance has obtained one. Facility Representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. On 11/30/2022, the facility tested water samples for lead. Results of the testing have indicated an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) of 21 UG/L for a water fixture (labeled sample #B in the testing). On 12/01/2022 the facility was notified that water levels were in exceedance of 5 parts per billion in the locations that were tested. The drinking fountain that was tested and identified is not utilized for any daily activities or drinking. LPA Manabat has observed a refrigerator that has an accessible water dispenser and is utilized by the facility instead of the tested fountain. Children are utilizing individual water bottles that are brought from home and refilled via the refrigerator water. The refrigerator water was tested/inspected by Lab services. During interviews with Facility Representatives, LPA Manabat learned that the fixtures for the facility are not utilized for the purposes of drinking and that this particular faucet has been operable for two years. Facility Representative stated that they have notified authorized representatives of the lead exceedance, have been preemptive about flushing the faucet, and have made corrective actions by following up with California Laboratory services. LPAs informed present staff that Grant funding for testing and remediation is available referenced from Provider Information Notice (PIN) 21-04-CCP.A copy of this report was provided to the Facility Representative and appeal rights were assessed. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility Representative. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.