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25 | On 12/5/2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Loyce Phillips, conducted an unannounced case management - deficiencies visit. LPA was met by Director, Carol Tatsumi. LPA toured the facility and observed 5 children in care.
LPA explained the purpose of the visit. The department has received testing results, indicating 1 water outlet have been identified with an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) in the amount of lead in water being 5.5 ppb, or greater.
During today’s inspection, LPA obtained the following documents: Child Care Center Sampling Checklist Form (LIC 9276), External Water Sampler Self-Certification Form (LIC 9275) and Facility Sketch labeled with locations of all water outlets that were tested.
LPA observed 1 water outlet that has ALE. Outlet B was identified and is located in the backyard on the deck. Director, informed LPA the outlet tested, is not used for food preparation or drinking. The outlet have been inoperable for 6 months. The outlet was labeled with a sign that states " Do Not Drink, water out of use". LPA took photos and verified that the outlet was identified on the facility sketch. LPA ensured the water outlet was not in use and there is a potable source of water for children and staff. Drinking water is available indoors and water that has been filtered and placed in a pitcher is located outdoors. LPA observed Lead Testing results posted on Parent Board.
Lead water testing samples collected on 10/13/2022 revealed that levels of lead were beyond allowable amount deemed by the State of California. Per the Written Directives for Lead Testing of Water in Licensed Child Care Center, AB 2370 the following deficiency is cited (See next page 809-D).
809-C
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