Lead safety check·February 24, 2023

On 02/24/2023 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Perla Ordones and Laura Mejorado arrived at the facility to conduct a Case Management inspection based on lead testing documents received by Community Care Licensing (CCL) from the facility. LPAs toured the facility, and took census, and met with Director Amanda Carter, to discuss lead testing requirements per PIN 21-21-CCP and PIN 21-21.1-CCP and measures to be taken to remain in compliance. During today's inspection, LPAs toured the facility and observed 30 day care children in care. LPAs reviewed the lead documents submitted by the facility which were as followed: External Water Sampler Self-Certification Form (LIC9275), Child Care Center Sampling Checklist Form (LIC9276), and Facility Sketches (LIC999) of areas to be tested. Director Amanda Carter informed LPAs that the facility was scheduled to be tested for lead on 12/17/2022 but the testing was unable to be completed due to repairs that needed to be made at the facility. Furthermore, the Director stated that currently a retest date has not been scheduled for the facility as of today. The Director was unable to provide proof of lead testing conducted for the facility. Therefore, during today’s inspection and record review it was revealed that the facility did not meet compliance with the standard as described in the written directives outlined in PIN 21-21-CCP and PIN 21-21.1-CCP. It was determined that the agency failed to have the facility tested for safe lead levels of 5.5 ppb or below, where staff currently use the faucets as water sources for all programs that operate at the facility. See LIC809D for cited deficiency of the Health and Safety Code. Exit Interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Amanda Carter. Appeal rights and a copy of this report were provided.