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25 | On February 15, 2023 the Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lorraine Dacanay Breaux met with the Director, Laura Hayes for an unannounced Case Management - Lead Testing/Exceedance Visit . Present for today's inspection was 62 children in care and 9 additional staff. The facility operates Monday - Friday 06:45 AM - 06:00PM.
LPA and director toured the facility for heath and safety. A lead test sample was drawn at the facility on 12/10/2022. Lab results analyzed found that lead levels was greater than 5.5 ppb is deemed an Action Level Exceedance and requires the issuance of a deficiency and a Plan of Correction.
This facility is being given a Type B citation for California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 Chapter 1 Regulation number: 101238(a) Buildings and Grounds. Please see LIC 809D page for the citation. This water fountain is located in the rear yard, the water has been shut off and completely covered "do not use" sign is posted. Per director, parents have been notified of the results via email on 12/19/2022. The water fountain will be completely removed and director will send photos once completed. In addition, the children bring their own bottled water from home and when needed facility refills the water bottles in another classroom.
LPA viewed a plan of correction and the lead testing results posted in a public area.
In addition to the above, a Type B deficiency and plan of correction was documented and issued today, see LIC809D. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director, Laura Hayes |