Follow-up·October 26, 2022

On October 26th, 2022 at 9:30 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Kassandra Medrano, conducted an unannounced case management inspection in response to a completed lead testing on 9/24/2022 which resulted in two action level exceedances within the facility of 8.1 ppb and 20 ppb. LPA met with the Director, Jamie Newton, and explained the nature of today's inspection. Prior to today’s inspection, Community Care Licensing received notification of the lead exceedances by the water program. On 10/4/2022, LPA received documentation of completion of lead testing but there was no indication of exceedance within the facility. The director stated that Lead sampling was initiated by Jim Bracken, Facilities Manager. The facilities manager stated the water program did not notify facility of exceedance levels, and informed him that they would receive the results of the sampling within three weeks from date of testing, but facility has yet to receive those results. Preceding the arrival of LPA Medrano, both the fountains that have been found in exceedance have been taped off and are not being used. Facility is using kitchen for their only source of drinking water. The water sample conducted by California Rural Water Association (CRWA) on 09/24/2022, indicated the following: 1) Water Fountain "B" outside of Preschool office has Lead Action Level Exceedance value of 8.1ppb. 2) Water Fountain "E" located within the Children's Ministry wing has Lead Action Level Exceedance of 20 ppb. LPA has requested the following corrected documents during todays inspection: 1.Self-Certification LIC9275, 2.Sampling Checklist Form LIC9276 3.Facility Sketch LIC 999 (fully labeled with locations of all water outlets) 4. Full lead report from water program Type B deficiency was cited, exit interview conducted, and a copy of this report was given and reviewed with the Director, Jamie Newton. Appeal rights were reviewed and provided. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED, POSTED NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE CENTER, AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 CONSECUTIVE DAYS.