Lead safety check·September 19, 2023

Due to required lead testing requirements, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Susan Brewer conducted a Case Management inspection based on lead testing results on 02/24/2023, received on the facility. LPA S.Brewer toured the facility, took census and met with Licensee Director Anna Cruz, to further discuss lead results received and measures taken for remediation of lead exceedances. During the inspection, LPA toured the Kitchen and obtained photos of the following water outlets identified with lead exceedances from the report dated 02/24/2022, for Outlet M, 6.0 ppb, which is located in the Left Kitchen Sink and is used for consumption and to prepare food for all daycare children. LPA observed and obtained photos of required signage posted at outlets for cessation of use. Facility implemented the following plan of action until formal remediation can be completed on water outlets: Covered water outlets and posted required signage for nonuse, completed repair and replacement of parts for outlet M, Left Kitchen sink. Per director, the lead results were posted for the public and a letter was sent to clients for notification on March 03, 2022. Photos also obtained of additional source for access to water: The Facility has access to additional water resources: fountains/using water sports jugs for indoor/outdoor outlets that resulted at the approved levels. 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-CCP dated July 28, 2021: 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 An exit interview was conducted, and appeal rights discussed. LPA S. Brewer provided Director Anna Cruz, with a copy of this report, appeal rights and notice of site visit. This report must be made available to the public upon request for three years.