Follow-up on corrections·September 19, 2022

On Monday, 09/19/2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Erwin Tjhia and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Bettina Engelman met with Director, Natalie Kiesz for a Case Management inspection. The purpose of the inspection was to follow up on a recent report of the lead testing in the facility of the water used for drinking and cooking. Present in the facility were 9 staff supervising 35 children. LPA was notified of the lead testing report on 09/07/2022 via email. The report revealed that 4 water outlets, A, B, D, and H had elevated levels of lead. Center Manager,Natalie Kiesz reported that the water line this water outlets have been turned off and is not allowed for use until all affected outlets can be replaced or repaired. Facility is using bottled water for dinking and any food preparation at outlets, A, B, and D. The water outlet H us is outside drinking fountain and turned off. During today's inspection, LPA and LPM verified that the affected water outlet is not in use. The water fountain's faucet will be replaced with an approved low lead fixture by California licensed plumber. Following at least three week of conditioning, outlet will be retested according to the written directives. As a result of the water testing positive for elevated lead levels, a deficiency was cited on subsequent page 809D. An exit interview was conducted and the report was reviewed with Center Manager, Natalie Kiesz. Licensee Appeal Rights were provided. A notice of site visit was posted by LPA and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. .