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25 | On September 4th, 2024 at approximately 9:45am, at approximately 9:45am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) April Wright conducted a Case Management inspection due to the center's lead testing results. LPA met with the Center Director Michael Henry. Present during inspection were nineteen (19) preschool age children and 4 fingerprint cleared staff personnel. LPA toured the facility for health and safety inspection.
LPA discussed with the Center Director that 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 5 years after the date of the first test. Health and Safety (HSC) Code section 1597.16 authorizes the Department to implement and administer procedures for lead testing at CCCs through written instructions until it adopts regulations under the Administrative Procedure Act.
LPA discussed with the Center Director of the PIN 21-21-CCP - Release of the Written Directives for Lead Testing of Water in Licensed Child Care Centers Per AB 2370 https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/PINs/2021/CCP/PIN-21-21-CCP.pdf
Fixtures A and B (Outside sink faucet and water fountain) Samples #013416835 A30 and
#013416835 A, had a Lead Action Level of Exceedance Response of more than 5.5 ppb. Per Center Director, Fixture A and B were repaired, retested and resolved on April 5th, 2023. Margarita Saucedo - Director of Operations and Compliance submitted proof of Proof of correction/final test results via email to the LPA.
See LIC 809-D for deficiencies cited during today's inspection. Appeal rights provided. Exit interview was conducted with the Center Director Michael Henry. A notice of site visit was provided and must be posted for 30 days. |