Lead safety check·January 27, 2023

On 1/27/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Priscilla Zamudio conducted an unannounced case management inspection. LPA met with Kimbra Draper, ECE Coordinator for the purpose of conducting a case management inspection, regarding a lead exceedance referred to as an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) of over 5.5 parts per billion (ppb) in the water at the facility. Fresno Regional Office received notification of water lead exceedance at the facility resulting from a recent water lead sampling test. Based on records reviewed from the Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP) report and self reported information for Bret Harte Child Development Center # 500316982 impacted with an (ALE of 6.5 ppb in Outlet F-Rm 2 Faucet). This result indicated out of compliance over (ALE) 5.5 ppb. (See Plan of correction for further corrective action 809D). Outlet was temporarily made inoperable and replaced. The resampling process was completed for an action level result of under 5.5 ppb for compliance with a Certified Sampler. Program Coordinator is providing water to the preschool children by means of water fountains that have been tested and are in compliance. Parents have been notified of the (ALE ) Per PIN 20-20 CCP WD 101704 (b)(3). Facility also posted results for parents to review Per PIN 20-20 CCP WD 101703 (b). Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, A type B deficiency is being cited: (see next page, 809 D). ECE Coordinator was provided a copy of appeal rights. An exit interview was conducted. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days.