Follow-up·December 6, 2022

On December 6, 2022 at 2:15 PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Andrea Taylor, conducted a Case Management visit in response to information received from the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), Division of Drinking Water (DDW). LPA Taylor met with Ivonne Martinez, Site Director (SD) who was informed of the reason for the visit. Assembly Bill 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, added Health and Safety Code section 1597.16 requiring all licensed Child Care Centers constructed before January 1, 2010, test their water for lead between January 1, 2020 and January 1, 2023, and then every 5 years after the date of the first lead testing. During the visit, LPA Taylor toured the facility and observed the water faucet identified as having high levels of lead. The sink is located in the classroom next to the door. The SD told LPA that the sink was immediately turned off and placed out of service until the plumber could come and replace the faucet. There is a drinking fountain faucet on the side of the sink which does not work and was not tested because it does not work. Interviews with staff revealed the faucet is used for hand washing and refilling drinking cups with the use of a filter. See LIC 809D for cited deficiency in accordance with the California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 12. An exit interview was conducted with SD. A copy of this report, appeal rights and a Notice of Site Visit was issued.