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Inspection visit

Lead safety check

P.A.R.C.A. PROJECT REACHLicense 4140030431 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On November 17, 2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA)Tso met with director, Cecilia Hinkston. The purpose of inspection was explained and was for an unannounced, case management inspection for the Action Level Exceedance (ALE) of Lead in Child Care Center's water. LPA was given a tour of the facility. Present in the facility was the director and 6 staff supervising 18 children. The facility is in compliance with staff-child ratios. 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 December 22, 2022. Test results for this facility that exceeded a higher level of parts per billion (ppb) allowed, 5.5 ppb. The affected fixture is, fixture A (6.6). The facility was proactive in getting that drinking fountain (fixture A) removal. The affected fixture A was removed on February 11, 2023. Per Written Directives 101700.3(b)(2), licensees shall maintain a lead value at or below 5ppb in all outlets subject to testing requirements for the health and safety of children in care. The Written Directives are included in HSC 1597.16 and are specific guidelines for facilities to adhere to regarding lead water testing. Due to updated guidance on the written directives in the PIN 21-21.1-CCP, the facility will be cited for the action level exceedance of the fixture. The deficiency will be cleared at the same day of the visit because the affected fixtures have been removed. The ALE issue had been cleared since February 11, 2023. * See next page for deficiencies cited today This report was reviewed and signed by Director, Cecilia Hinkston. This notice of Site visit was provided to the licensee and must remain posted for 30 days.

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.

  • 1597.16Type B

    WD101700.3(b)(2) Licensees shall maintain a lead value at or below the Action Level of 5 ppb in all outlets subject to the testing requirements of these Written Directives, for the health and safety of children in care.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based upon record review, the facility had a fixture (A) that tested above the Action Level of 5ppb. This posed a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the November 17, 2023 inspection of P.A.R.C.A. PROJECT REACH?

This was a other inspection of P.A.R.C.A. PROJECT REACH on November 17, 2023. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to P.A.R.C.A. PROJECT REACH on November 17, 2023?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "WD101700.3(b)(2) Licensees shall maintain a lead value at or below the Action Level of 5 ppb in all outlets subject to t..."

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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