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Inspection visit

Lead safety check

AMERICAN LEGION CHILDREN CENTERLicense 3436247771 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On August 27 th , 2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christopher Bello met with Teacher, Eduarda Alvarado, to conduct an unannounced case management inspection regarding lead testing. During today's inspection there was a census of Seven children with five staff. T he purpose of today's inspection was to create a plan of correction following reports of lead exceedance on one of the facility water outlets. On 05/7/2025, the facility tested water samples for lead. The Lead Testing identified one water outlets that has a Lead Exceedance over the amount of 5.5ppb. The water outlet sampled is marked G, which has an exceedance of 19ppb. Signs will be placed on each outlet in exceedance stating that the outlets should not be used for drinking or food preparation until the matter is corrected. A deficiency is cited on the following LIC809-D and the plan of correction was reviewed with the Teacher, Eduarda Alvarado. A copy of this report and appeal rights were provided to the Teacher. Deficiencies are cited on the subsequent page of the report and are considered a potential threat to the health and safety of children in care, if not corrected. An exit interview was conducted with the Teacher. LPA provided Teacher with Appeal Rights, and a Notice of Site Visit was provided that must be posted for 30 days.

Citations

1 citation recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers

    101700.3 ...Lead Action Level... (b) ...(1) If testing indicates an Action Level Exceedance at any water outlet, the water... is deemed not safe to drink and an immediate response... shall be required. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review the facility did not comply with the above regulation as the lead action level was exceeded in three water outlets, which poses Health, Safety, or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the August 27, 2025 inspection of AMERICAN LEGION CHILDREN CENTER?

This was an other inspection of AMERICAN LEGION CHILDREN CENTER on August 27, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to AMERICAN LEGION CHILDREN CENTER on August 27, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "101700.3 ...Lead Action Level... (b) ...(1) If testing indicates an Action Level Exceedance at any water outlet, the wat..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was an other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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