Follow-up on corrections·November 8, 2022

On 11/08/2022 at 11:00 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Tiffanie Diep and Elvira Sierra met with Director, Tiffany Dobbs, to conduct an unannounced case management inspection. The purpose of the inspection was to follow up on a water sampling related to lead in drinking water and food preparation water used at child care centers. There were 5 staff present supervising 14 children. The Regional Office was notified that the lead testing results indicated an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) for a drinking fountain (Outlet B) located in the classroom which was tested on 09/17/2022. On 10/20/2022, the facility was notified that water levels in Outlet B were in exceedance of 5.5 parts per billion (ppb). Director stated Outlet B has not been used since March 2020 in response to COVID-19. Director stated Outlet B was removed from the classroom and capped off. Director stated drinking water is obtained from the kitchen. LPAs verified the affected water outlet was removed and inoperable and observed alternative drinking water available at other outlets within the facility. A deficiency is being cited on the attached LIC 809-D page. An exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Tiffany Dobbs. A notice of site visit was posted and must remain posted for 30 days.