Lead safety check·February 25, 2026

On February 25, 2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Giovani Gonzalez conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection to follow up on an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) reported to the Regional Office. LPA met with Director Guadalupe Perez and informed them the purpose of the inspection. At the time of the inspection 53 children and 15 staff were present. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers constructed before January 1, 2010 to test their drinking water for lead contamination between January 1, 2020 and January 1, 2023, and then every five (5) years after the date of the first test. If the water testing results indicate that the facility has an ALE, an immediate response shall be required pursuant to section 101704, which may include remediation. LPA review the CCC's Lead Test findings on the Child Care Lead Sampling and Tool Site which noted two (2) locations in the CCC which exceeded 5.5 parts per billion (ppb). One is located in a classroom labeled G and the other in the kitchen labeled J. Director provided LPA the water lead testing documentation provided by the certified water sampler. Upon reviewing the documentation, LPA notes location J that exceeded 5.5 ppb has been repaired and has not been in use by the CCC. Additionally, LPA observed documentation of location J being resampled and not containing an exceedance level. LPA notes location G has signs stating not to use the water for consumption or food preparation. Director informed LPA the classrooms use filtered bottled water for consumption and that location G is not used for consumption or food preparation purposes. LPA cleared the ALE notices on the Child Care Lead Sampling and Tool Site and notes the CCC provides filtered and bottled water to children in care. CONTINUED LIC 809C Per PIN 21-21-CCP, the following outlet locations should be sampled: cold water faucets and fountains used for drinking and food preparation Quick references: \302\267 PIN 22-06-CCP - Lead Testing in Child Care Centers \342\200\223 Frequently Asked Questions \302\267 PIN 21-21-CCP - Release of the Written Directives for Lead Testing of Water in Licensed Child Care Centers Per AB 2370 No deficiency was cited during today's inspection and a Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) along with Appeal Rights (LIC 9058) were provided to Director. Director was instructed to post the Notice of Site Visit for 30 days or a civil penalty of $100 may apply.