Lead safety check·December 15, 2025

On December 15, 2025 at 2:16 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Bill Billones and Elizabeth George conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection to follow-up on an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) reported to the Regional Office by Division of Drinking Water (DDW). LPAs met with Site Director, Bonnie Luther and discussed the purpose of the inspection. Director provided LPAs a tour of the preschool center inside and out. There were 16 children in care with 3 staff at the time of the inspection. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010 to test their drinking water for lead contamination between January 1, 2020 and January 1, 2023, and then every five (5) years after the date of the first test. If the water testing results indicate that the facility has an ALE, an immediate response shall be required pursuant to section 101704, which may include remediation. The Regional Office received an ALE for one water outlet in this facility. The Director confirmed that the results for Outlet C, located in the office, are available and emphasized that this outlet is not used for children\342\200\231s consumption. In response to the ALE, the Director ensured that all classroom water faucets were updated, thereby addressing potential concerns and reinforcing the facility\342\200\231s commitment to maintaining safe and compliant conditions for children. During this inspection, LPAs verified the LEAD retest was completed at the C outlet with results dated 10/27/2025. Outlet C retested with results of 2.20 ppb. Director provided picture of model for updated faucets that were installed to replace the previous faucet. Continued on LIC809-C LPAs advised the testing report must be posted and parents/authorized representatives informed of the ALE. LPAs provided a copy via email of PUB 515 and discussed the need for the Center to share this with families, discussed a plan of correction with the director and informed director the Plan of Correction for lead exceedances must include notification of parents and information about what has been done (their current response, such as water fixture put out of children's use, and bottled water provided) and remediation plans for all water outlets. LPA informed Director that parents must acknowledge receipt of licensing report and POC. LPA's shared the following resources quick references: Quick references: \302\267 PIN 22-06-CCP - Lead Testing in Child Care Centers \342\200\223 Frequently Asked Questions \302\267 PIN 21-21.1-CCP - WRITTEN DIRECTIVES FOR LEAD TESTING OF WATER IN LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTERS PURSUANT TO AB 2370 CHAPTER 676, STATUTES OF 2018 A type B deficiency is being cited today. See attached LIC-809D. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director. Appeal rights were provided to Director, Bonnie Luther.