Lead safety check·January 18, 2023

On 1/18/23 at 11:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Keturah Lane conducted a case management inspection for the purposes of a lead testing exceedance that was reported at the facility. The water outlets were tested on 12/6/22 and results were received 12/16/22 via telephone (last day before winter break). Written tests results were received after returning from break. The school was closed for break 12/17/22 - 1/3/23. Four of the 12 outlets tested had a lead exceedance. Facility is in the process of flushing the sinks for retesting. LIC9275, LIC9276, sketches, photos, written plan of correction and additional information was submitted to the Department on 1/6/23. Sinks with lead exceedance are used for hand-washing only and signs have been posted to not use the sinks for drinking or food prep. Director stated that 3 out of the 4 sinks tested had just had fixtures replaced and the technician from the testing company stated that sometimes new fixtures test positive for lead because there is residue lead from the manufacturing process. These faucets do not need to be replaced again, but they should be flushed. Classrooms with the affected sinks have a flushing schedule posted that began on 1/4/23. The flushing process takes 3-4 weeks and then the affected sinks will be tested again. Children are bringing reusable water bottles from home that are refilled as needed from the water filter in the lounge (outlet L) that was not affected by the lead exceedance. Pursuant to Title 22 CA Code of Regulations, the following Type B deficiency was cited (refer to LIC809-D...) Corrections for the deficiency have already been received. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility representative Cecilia Krongold. Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.