Skip to main content
ReadyRule homepageReadyRule

Inspection visit

Lead safety check

WEST STREET HEAD STARTLicense 5254057681 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 7/29/25 at 10:20am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Bianca Mendez made a case management inspection and met with facility representative. 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 ppb) of lead in the water Faucet "A" tested at 7.3 ppb located in the preschool classroom The facility representative has made the faucet "A" inaccessible by not utilizing the faucet and there are no children in care and faucet is for hand washing only and will offer children drinking water from water delivery only. Facility will retest 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 facility representative Candace Bustamante.

Citations

1 citation 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)(2)Type B

    California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers - A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: a record review, the facility has one faucet located in preschool classroom with lead test results at or exceeding 5.5 ppb of lead in the water.This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the July 29, 2025 inspection of WEST STREET HEAD START?

This was a other inspection of WEST STREET HEAD START on July 29, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to WEST STREET HEAD START on July 29, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers - A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Actio..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

Share this reportEmail

Next steps

If this is your facility,claim this pageand add your response to the public record. Free.

Spotted an inaccuracy on this visit?Request a reviewand we will check it against the public record.

Researching this visit professionally?Book a 20-minute calland we will walk through what we have on file.

Data from CCLD public records. Last updated . If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.