Follow-up on corrections·December 1, 2022

Due to computer malfunction at conclusion of visit, LPA printed this report at the RO and emailed it to Director. See file for acknowledgement receipt. On 12/01/2022 at 11:00am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Samantha Clenista conducted an unannounced case management inspection, for Action Level Exceedance (ALE) detected in facility's water fixture. LPA met with Director, Michelle Zamora. Also present in the facility were 79 children and 18 teachers/staff. Facility was within ratio & capacity. Per the new Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, which requires the testing of water for lead in Child Care Centers (CCCs) with facility director during the inspection. Per AB 2370, all CCCs that are located in buildings constructed before January 1, 2010, must have the ir water tested and post the results by January 1, 2023, and every 5 years after the date of the first testing. Facility provided facility sketch and required forms LIC 9276, LIC999 and LIC9275 to LPA on 11/01/22. On 11/18/2022, the Department received notification from the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), Division of Drinking Water (DDW). The SWRCB report indicated the facility was inspected and samples were collected on 10/01/2022. There were 5 Bubbler Water Fountains that were reported with 5.5 ppb or greater lead exceedance levels as follows: GG- Drinking Fountain in Room 106 yard (15 UG/L)- permanently removed & inoperable H- Drinking Fountain in Room 105 (12 UG/L)- permanently removed & inoperable P- Drinking Fountain in Room 111 (6.5 UG/L)- permanently removed & inoperable Q- Drinking Fountain in Room 111 (9.9 UG/L)- permanently removed & inoperable R- Drinking Fountain in Room 111 yard (7.3 UG/L)- permanently removed & inoperable Director stated that all bubbler water fountains have not been used or operable since March of 2020, if not earlier. After receiving the test results, facility immediately posted the results at the facility on 10/21/22, 24 hours of receipt of the testing results. Alternatively, drinking water is being provided only from sinks and drinking fountains on site that have been tested and confirmed to be below the Action Level for lead. As a permanent plan of correction, the facility has removed all outlets with Action Level exceedances effective 10/28/22. During inspection, LPA observed all the outlets to be removed and permanently inoperable. Grant funding will be available for testing and remediation of lead to the Child Care Centers that qualify. To make a determination of eligibility, refer to PIN 21-04-CCP. For Lead Testing and Prevention Information, including additional resources please visit https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information See LIC809D for Type B deficiency cited. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Michelle Zamora. A copy of PIN 21-21-CCP was provided to facility today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.