Lead safety check·September 30, 2025

On 9/30/25 , at 9:15am , Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Danielle Anderson and Licensing Program Manager Rajani Goudreau conducted an unannounced case management inspection for an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) of lead detected in facility water outlet. LPA met with Maria Mendoza . The purpose of the inspection was explained, and the facility was toured. Present in the facility were 15 children, 3 of which are under 24 months with 5 staff members. LPA discussed Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, which requires Child Care Centers (CCCs) located in buildings constructed before January 1, 2010, to have their water tested for lead and results posted by January 1, 2023, and every five years thereafter. On 9/3/2025 , the Department obtained copies of the following: \302\267 External Water Sampler Self-Certification Form (LIC 9275), \302\267 Child Care Center Sampling Checklist (LIC 9276), and \302\267 Facility Sketch (LIC 999). On 9/23/2025 , the Department received notification from the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), Division of Drinking Water (DDW), that samples were collected on 8/9/2025 . The following outlet reported with 5.5 ppb or greater lead exceedance levels are as follows \302\267 Drinking Fountain Play Area \342\200\223 RESULT 12 ppb The affected outlet are designated on the facility sketch as drinking fountain play area and are located in the play area . The drinking fountain has been removed from the facility and not replaced. Maria Mendoza stated that the fountain will not be replaced. LPA informed the director that if the fountain is replaced there must be retesting done prior to initial use to ensure lead concentrations are below the CDSS action level of 5 parts per billion (ppb). Maria Mendoza stated that the affected outlets were not the main source of outdoor water for the children. The children use the filtered water system in the kitchen for outdoor drinking water while outside. LPA observed filtered water provided to children during the inspection. Grant funding may be available for testing and remediation of lead in qualifying facilities. For eligibility, refer to PIN 21-04-CCP. Additional resources on Lead Testing and Prevention can be found at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information . This report documents 1 Type B citation(s) on the attached LIC 809-D. LPA advised Maria Mendoza that parents must be notified of the lead exceedances. Which the facility has already done. The Director shall post testing results in accordance with the Health & Safety Code 1596.8595(b) within 24 hours of receiving results. Exit interview conducted and report reviewed with Maria Mendoza. A copy of this report, Appeal Rights (LIC 9058), and Notice of Site Visit were provided. The Notice of Site Visit must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.