Lead safety check·May 14, 2024

On 05/14/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) German Negrete conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection at the above mentioned Child Care Center (CCC) to follow-up on an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) reported to the Regional Office by the CCC. LPA met with CCC Director, Mcmillin Stacie, and advised of the purpose of the inspection. LPA, in the company of Director, toured the interior and exterior of the CCC. LPA observed 18 children in care being supervised by 5 staff 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. The Regional Office received ALE reading for one water outlet in this facility. The CCC was notified of the reading (CCC Kitchen 9.0 Facucet) on 01/03/2024. In todays visit Director informed LPA the water fixtures have been removed from service. LPA advised Director, water fixtures should be covered by plastic to prevent children/staff from being able to consume water from the sources or wash food items consumed by children in care. LPA advised the testing report must be posted and parents/authorized representative informed of the ALE. LPA notes the CCC has a testing prominently displayed near the entry of the CCC. LPA 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. CONTINUED ON LIC809-C outlets. LPA informed Director that parents must acknowledge receipt of Licensing report and POC. LPA shared the following resources quick references: Quick references: · PIN 22-06-CCP - Lead Testing in Child Care Centers – Frequently Asked Questions · PIN 21-21-CCP - Release of the Written Directives for Lead Testing of Water in Licensed Child Care Centers Per AB 2370 · External Water Sampler Self-Certification Form ( LIC 9275 ) · Child Care Center Sampling Checklist Form ( LIC 9276 ) · CDSS Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information page · Resources listed on Sacramento State University, Office of Water Program website · 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. Exit interview was conducted with Director. 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.