Follow-up·December 2, 2022

On December 2, 2022 at approximately 03:00 pm, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Nathan Garcia and Maria Olguin-Leon conducted an unannounced, case management inspection for the Action Level Exceedance (ALE) of Lead in Child Care Center's water. LPA met with the Site Director, Brigidan Bogni-Rodriguez. The purpose of the inspection was explained. Present in facility are 2 children, present with 5 staff members during closing time. LPA discussed the new Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018 requires the Lead Testing of water in the Child Care Center with the site director during the inspection. All Child Care Centers 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. The facility received the ALE report from the Vendor on 8/10/2022. Test results for this facility that exceeded a higher level of parts per billion (ppb) allowed, 5.5 ppb. The facility was proactive in getting facility faucets tested and putting signs indicating that the water fountain/kitchen fixture is not for drinking and or currently out of order. Per director, there are no intentions of using the faucets affected with high level of lead for water ingestion or food preparation. The faucet located in the cleaning closet will not be in use, and always been used to wash their art, vacuums and other cleaning supplies. Per director, the children never had access to the area where the affected fixture is located. The fixture will only be used for washing supplies and director reassured LPAs of this statement. Per director and LPAs observations, the facility provided the staff members a sign notifying them to not use for ingestion from the particular faucet. According to the director, the facility has another fixture where they source their water for children and staff. Per director, she still plans to fix the fixture. LPA obtained the copies of the External Water Sampler Self-Certification Form (LIC9275), Child Care Center Sampling Checklist (LIC9276), Facility Sketch (LIC999), in an email to the LPA. A copy of this report, and the \342\200\234Notice of Site Visit,\342\200\235 were given to the director. A \342\200\234Notice of Site Visit\342\200\235 must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with the Director, Brigidan Bogni-Rodriguez.