Incident investigation·November 8, 2022

This is an amended report. On 11/08/2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Y.Yang made a case management inspection and met with Director, Jamie Poma. 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 faucet tested above the allowable level (5.0 ppb) of lead in the water: Sample Site, "G", located in the "Two's Class", had a reading of 11.0ppb. On 12/07/22, LPA Yang made a follow up case management visit to the facility in response to updated water lead testing results from the California State Water Resource Control Board. The test results showed that the following faucet tested above the allowable level (5.0 ppb) of lead in the water: Sample Site, "A", a drinking fountain located in the hallway, had a reading of 5.8ppb. All other sources of water that were tested had a reading below the allowable level of 5.0ppb. The facility temporarily removed the faucets from service by turning off the water supply, taping up the sink, and/or by posting a sign by the faucets. The center director notified all staff members regarding the faucet and instructed staff to not use the faucets. Children in care are receiving drinking water from individual tumblers from home and from other drinking fountains located at the center. 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 were 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 Center Director, Jamie Poma.