Follow-up·October 24, 2022

On October 24, 2022 at 10:43 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jo Ann Legaspi conducted a case management inspection for the purpose to provide Technical Assistance (TA) regarding required lead testing mandates. LPA advised Lead Teacher Darcy Washlevich of the meeting’s purpose and was granted facility entry. This is a half day program which operates on a traditional school year schedule. Days and hours of operation are weekdays 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM. There is currently one (1) classroom in operation. The following ratios were observed: There were thirteen (13) children present with three (3) staff members. Childcare centers are to test their water for lead between 01/01/2020 and 01/01/2023 and then every five (5) years after the date of the first lead testing. LPA provided Lead Teacher Darcy Washkevich with Provider Information Notice (PIN) 20-01-CCP “Required Lead Testing for Drinking Water in Licensed Child Care Centers and the Provision of the Lead Exposure Information to Parents and Guardians by All Licensed Child Care Facilities” (issued 01/10/2020), PIN 21-21-CCP “Release of the Written Directive for Lead Testing of Water in Licensed Child Care Centers per AB2370” (issued 07/28/2021) and PIN 22-06-CCP “Lead Testing in Child Care Centers – Frequently Asked Questions” (issued 02/25/2022). LPA also provided the lead teacher with the LIC 9275 – External Water Sampler Self-Certification Form and the LIC 9276 – Center Sampling Checklist Form. LPA suggested that staff review these PINs on the CCL website so they may gain access to the links and video imbedded on the online PINs. Should staff have any questions, LPA recommends they email CCCWaterTesting@dss.ca.gov . No deficiencies were issued during today's inspection. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Lead Teacher Darcy Washkevich.