Lead safety check·January 23, 2023

On 01/12/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jose Penate conducted an unannounced case management inspection. LPA met with Site Supervisor, Lorena Lopez 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 Child Care Center Lead Sampling and Reporting Tool and self reported information to license #540404140, outlets impacted with an (ALE) of 8.1 ppb outlet C located in kitchen and outlet D in classroom #3. This result indicates out of compliance over (ALE) 5.5 ppb. (See Plan of correction for further corrective action 809D). Outlets have temporarily been made inoperable and is in the planning stages of repair. Site Supervisor agrees to continue with the re-sampling process for an action level result of under 5.5 ppb for compliance with a Certified Sampler. Site Supervisor stated children are provided water from a potable purified water that is delivered from a vendor. Facility will post results for parents to review Per PIN 21-21-1 CCP WD 101703 (b). In addition parents and guardians will be by letter and verbally of the (ALE ) Per PIN 21-21-1 CCP WD 101704 (b)(3). 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). Site Supervisor 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.