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Lead safety check

REDDING COOPERATIVE PRESCHOOLLicense 4554012222 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 10/12/23 at 9:15am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), N. Cunningham made a case management inspection and met with Jennifer Stephens. The inspection was made in response to water lead testing results received from the California State Water Resource Control Board. The test results showed that the following faucets tested above the allowable level (5.5 ppb or greater) of lead in the water: Faucet A30 - kitchen sink, 13ppb The licensee has made the faucet(s) inaccessible by placing a bag over the faucet. The licensee plans to replace and retest the faucet. Children in care are receiving drinking water from bottled water. The following deficiency is being cited (see LIC 809D). A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director, Natosha Mahoney.

Citations

2 citations 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.

  • 101700.3(b)2Type B

    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 on record review, the facility had two faucet(s) with lead test results exceeding 5 ppb of lead in the water. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.The licensee has made the faucets temporarily inaccessible by placing a bag over the faucet. The licensee plans to replace and retest the faucet. Retesting documents will be submitted within 2 weeks of the completed sampling. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:Based on record review, the facility had two faucet(s) with lead test results exceeding 5 ppb of lead in the water. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

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  • 1596.76Type B

    (1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the October 12, 2023 inspection of REDDING COOPERATIVE PRESCHOOL?

This was an other inspection of REDDING COOPERATIVE PRESCHOOL on October 12, 2023. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to REDDING COOPERATIVE PRESCHOOL on October 12, 2023?

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

What type of inspection was this?

This was an other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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