Follow-up on corrections·September 13, 2022

On 09/13/2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Y.Yang made a case management inspection and met with Director, Janelle Washington. 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 (5.0 ppb) of lead in the water: Sample Sites, "A" the Art Room's drinking fountain had a reading of 8.0ppb, "G" the Toddler Room drinking fountain had a reading of 9.0ppb, "H" the Toddler Room drinking fountain had a reading of 7.0ppb, and "I" the Toddler Room drinking fountain had a reading of 8.0ppb. All other sources of water tested below the allowable level of 5.0ppb. The facility removed the faucets from service by capping the pipes below the faucet and now the children have no way of using it. Children in care are receiving drinking water from individual tumblers from home that staff refill from faucets inside the facility as needed. The Center Director submitted the External Water Sampling Self-Certification Form (LIC 9275), Child Care Center Sampling Checklist Form (LIC 9276) and Facility Sketch/Floor Plan (LIC 999) to LPA. The following deficiency is being cited (see LIC 809D). Appeal Rights was provided. 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, Janelle Washington.