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Inspection visit

Lead safety check

IHSD, INC-SERRAMONTE HEAD START CENTERLicense 4140004891 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On May 31, 2024 at approximately 3:10pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Catrina Quimbo conducted an unannounced, case management visit. LPA met with teacher, Cheri Hutchins, and explained the purpose of the visit. Present during visit included 33 preschool children with 6 teaching staff. Preschool program is currently operating in Classroom A and Classroom B. Children have access to drinking water at facility through a water pitcher that is refilled through sinks located in classrooms. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. Facility completed lead water testing January 30, 2023, past the testing due date of January 1, 2023. Water fixture tested is below the 5.5ppb threshold. LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. Facility is being cited a Type B citation for completing lead water testing requirement after due date. Water fixture tested is below the 5.5ppb threshold. Deficiency will be cleared on this date. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights were also provided. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Cheri Hutchins.

Citations

1 citation recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • 1597.16(a)(1)Type B

    ARTICLE 3. Administration

    HSC 1597.16(a)(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not completing lead testing by January 1, 2023 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the May 31, 2024 inspection of IHSD, INC-SERRAMONTE HEAD START CENTER?

This was a other inspection of IHSD, INC-SERRAMONTE HEAD START CENTER on May 31, 2024. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to IHSD, INC-SERRAMONTE HEAD START CENTER on May 31, 2024?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "HSC 1597.16(a)(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that wa..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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