Lead safety check·February 3, 2023

On 2/3/23 at 11:25 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nathan Garcia 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, Cynthia Ussery. The purpose of the inspection was explained. There were 5 children and 3 teachers present during inspection. 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 10/17/2022. 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 barricaded and or made the affected fixture out of order. Per director, they are coordinating with the school district and their Program Manager, Tracy Gilbert regarding the plans for this particular sink. The children are currently bringing water from home and is refilled through filtered Brita pitchers from unaffected fixtures or providing purchased bottled water, as needed. Director will keep the department updated on their plans for the affected sink fixture B (20) ppb. 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. LPA obtained copy of the lead water testing results as well. * See next page for deficiency cited today This report and notice of Site visit and appeal rights were provided to the licensee and must remain posted for 30 days.