Lead safety check·November 16, 2023

On November 16, 2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Garcia conducted an unannounced, case management inspection for the Action Level Exceedance (ALE) of Lead in Child Care Center's water. LPA met with director, Nicole Baker. LPA explained the purpose of the visit and was given a tour of the facility. Present in facility are 21 children, with 6 staff members, including the director. 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 January 10, 2023. 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. The affected fixtures are J (5.6) and P (7.6). The location of the fixture J is in preschool classroom and P is in 2 year olds, which is currently not used due to low enrollment. LPA observed that the classroom where fixture P is not being utilized at the moment. The facility changed the affected fixtures in January and flushed. The facility then retested the fixtures on March 2, 2023. The retest results show fixtures J and P are now below the 5.4ppb threshold at J (1.9), J30 (ND), and P (3.3) P30 (1.6) parts per billion (ppb). The facility were using other water sources for food preparation, and water ingestion during remediation. LPA obtained emailed copies of the External Water Sampler Self-Certification Form (LIC9275), Child Care Center Sampling Checklist (LIC9276), Facility Sketch (LIC999). * See next page for deficiencies cited today and will also be cleared on the same day. This report was reviewed and signed by Director, Nicole Baker. This notice of Site visit was provided to the Director and must remain posted for 30 days.