Lead safety check·April 19, 2023

On 4/19/23, at 3:30 PM Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Elvin Baddley and Giovani Gonzalez conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection at the abovementioned Child Care Center (CCC) to follow-up on an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) reported to the Regional Office by Division of Drinking Water (DDW). LPAs met with CCC Director, Sarah Hutson, and advised of the purpose of the inspection. LPAs, in the company of Director, toured the interior and exterior of the CCC. LPAs observed 43 children in care at the time of the inspection. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010 to test their drinking water for lead contamination between January 1, 2020 and January 1, 2023, and then every five (5) years after the date of the first test. If the water testing results indicate that the facility has an ALE, an immediate response shall be required pursuant to section 101704, which may include remediation. On 11/22/22, the CCC was advised of ALE reported to the Regional Office by DOW. The facility was cited (Type B) pursuant to WD 101700.3. As a corrective action, the CCC removed all ALE related fixtures from service, placed plastic covering over the fixtures to preventing children/staff from being able to access the water sources for consumption or the washing of food items. Moreover, the CCC placed signs above the fixtures which read, " DO NOT USE." To ensure children are able to consume uncontaimented water, the CCC provides children in care filtered water both inside and outside the CCC. Children in care are also able to bring drinking water from home. The CCC retested the ALE related fixtures following the aforementioned. The Regional Office received ALE for three water fixtures (water fountain "A"- 19.9 ppb, water fountain "A30"- 9.3 ppb, and water fountain "C"- 7.1 ppb). The CCC was notified by CCLD (LPA Daniel Venegas) of the results on by phone on 4/14/23. Director informed CCLD all fixtures retested continue to be removed from service, labeled with " DO NOT USE," and covered with plastic. Further, Director informed LPA children in care continue to have filtered water both inside and outside the CCC and also have the ability to bring water (CONT. LIC 809-C) to the CCC from home. LPAs provided a copy of PUB 515 and discussed the need for the CCC to share this with families, discussed a plan of correction with the Director and informed Director the Plan of Correction for lead exceedances must include notification of parents and information about what has been done and remediation plans for all water outlets. LPA informed Director that parents must acknowledge receipt of Licensing report and POC. LPA shared the following resources quick references: Quick references: \302\267 PIN 22-06-CCP - Lead Testing in Child Care Centers \342\200\223 Frequently Asked Questions \302\267 PIN 21-21-CCP - Release of the Written Directives for Lead Testing of Water in Licensed Child Care Centers Per AB 2370 \302\267 External Water Sampler Self-Certification Form ( LIC 9275 ) \302\267 Child Care Center Sampling Checklist Form ( LIC 9276 ) \302\267 CDSS Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information page \302\267 Resources listed on Sacramento State University, Office of Water Program website \302\267 CCLD website: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information LPA advised Director that children must not have access to the outlet. Should the facility decide to use the outlet in the future for children in care, they must correct the ALE and retest to ensure they are staying in compliance. No deficiency was cited during today's inspection. 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. Director provided Appeal Right (LIC 9058). from home. LPAs provided a copy of PUB 515 and discussed the need for the CCC to share this with families, discussed a plan of correction with the Director and informed Director the Plan of Correction for lead exceedances must include notification of parents and information about what has been done and remediation plans for all water outlets. LPA informed Director that parents must acknowledge receipt of Licensing report and POC. LPA shared the following resources quick references: Quick references: \302\267 PIN 22-06-CCP - Lead Testing in Child Care Centers \342\200\223 Frequently Asked Questions \302\267 PIN 21-21-CCP - Release of the Written Directives for Lead Testing of Water in Licensed Child Care Centers Per AB 2370 \302\267 External Water Sampler Self-Certification Form ( LIC 9275 ) \302\267 Child Care Center Sampling Checklist Form ( LIC 9276 ) \302\267 CDSS Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information page \302\267 Resources listed on Sacramento State University, Office of Water Program website \302\267 CCLD website: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information LPA advised Director that children must not have access to the outlet. Should the facility decide to use the outlet in the future for children in care, they must correct the ALE and retest to ensure they are staying in compliance. No deficiency was cited during today's inspection. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days for civil penally of $100 may apply. Director provided Appeal Rights (LIC 9058).