Lead safety check·November 18, 2024

On day and time listed above, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Keely Messerschmidt and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Debbie Mullen, made an unannounced Case Management inspection, for reported Lead Exceedance. LPA met with Director Shoneil Wilson notifying her the reason of todays visit. There were no children present during the inspection. LPA Keely Messerschmidt interviewed the Director and examined the hose deemed an Action Level Exceedance. Label I: Hose reported with 370 ppb or greater lead exceedance levels were as follows: 1 hose identified as having high levels of lead. The hose is located in the gated side yard adjacent to the school-age playground. Director stated that the hose is not utilized for the children. LPA observed hose to be inaccessible with a locked gate blocking access on school-age playground. Based on records review and information received after January 1, 2023, and current policies and procedures for the Department, the facility is being cited for having a lead exceedance in hose labeled letter I, under the Written Directives, Section 101700.3 (b) (1) California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to the children in care. An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report, LIC809D and appeal rights were handed to facility Director, Shoneil Wilson. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.