Follow-up·October 14, 2022

On 10/14/2022 at approximately 2:40 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Edgar Campana conducted an unannounced, case management inspection for the Action Level Exceedance (ALE) of lead detected in facility water fixtures. LPA met with facility director, Rexanna Blas. The purpose of the inspection was explained, and facility was toured. Present in facility were 47 children with 10 staff. LPA discussed 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 their water tested and post the results by January 1, 2023, and every 5 years after the date of the first testing. LPA obtained copies of the External Water Sampler Self-Certification Form (LIC9275), Child Care Center Sampling Checklist (LIC9276), Facility Sketch (LIC999), on 07/20/2022 . On 09/13/2022 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 07/15/2022 . The outlets/fixtures reported with 5.5 ppb or greater lead exceedance levels were as follows: Sample Site ID : J - Sink Faucet Room F - Room is currently in use. Facility director, Rexanna Blas, stated that sink and adjoined faucet in Room F has been made inoperable until repaired or replaced. 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 . LPA informed facility representative Rexanna Blas that this report dated 10/14/2022 documents one (1) Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA informed the facility representative to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 10/14/2022 that documents any Type A citations to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. LPA advised facility representative that parents must be notified of the lead exceedances. Licensees shall post testing results, in a location consistent with the requirements of subsection (b) of section 1596.8595 of the Health & Safety Code, for parents and families to view at the facility within 24 hours of receiving the results from the Department. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility director, Rexanna Blas. A copy of this report, along with Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22), were provided. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. LPA observed that the notice of site visit was posted during the inspection. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.