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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198010307
Report Date: 07/03/2024
Date Signed: 07/03/2024 12:14:11 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:READY SET GROWFACILITY NUMBER:
198010307
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		ALICIA FLORESFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:525 S. STEWART DR.TELEPHONE:
(626) 339-3850
CITY:COVINASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91723
CAPACITY: 53TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 26CENSUS: 12DATE:
07/03/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Lead Testing/ExceedanceUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:Director Alicia FloresTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:15 PM
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On 07/03/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mary Silva conducted an unannounced case management lead testing exceedance inspection for an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) detected in eight water fixtures in the facility. LPA meet with Alicia Flores, the explained reason for visit. Assistant director Brenda Garcia led LPA on a tour of the facility. Also present in the facility were 12 daycare children and 2 teachers/staff, facility was within ratio & capacity.

Analyst reviewed new Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, which requires the testing of water for lead in Child Care Centers (CCCs). Per AB 2370, all CCCs that are located in buildings constructed before January 1, 2010, must have their water tested and post the results by January 1, 2023, and every 5 years after the date of the first testing.

On 06/21/2024, the Department received notification from the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), Division of Drinking Water (DDW). The SWRCB report indicated the facility was inspected and samples were collected on 03/21/2021. Faucets and drinking fountain reported with 5.5 ppb or greater lead exceedance levels were as follows:

Sample Site K– Pre-K Restroom (5.600 UG/L) – Faucet currently not in use.
Sample Site L – Pre-K Restroom (5.800 UG/L) – Faucet has been capped.
Sample Site O – Pre-K Restroom (12.00 UG/L) – Faucet currently not in use.
Sample Site R – Boys Restroom (7.200 UG/L) – Faucet currently not in use.
Sample Site S – Boys Restroom (6.400 UG/L) – Faucet currently not in use.
Sample Site T – Boys Restroom (12.00 UG/L) – Faucet currently not in use.
Sample Site V– Girls Restroom (6.700 UG/L) – Faucet currently not in use.
Sample Site Y – Room 14 (6.600 UG/L) – Faucet currently not in use.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mary Silva
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/03/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/03/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: READY SET GROW
FACILITY NUMBER: 198010307
VISIT DATE: 07/03/2024
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Director stated the facility does not use the faucets K, L, O, R,S,T,V & Y for drinking, only used for hand washing. Children bring sports bottles, and the facility provides drinking water in-doors and out-doors. LPA observed 3 water gallon jugs indoors and outdoors. The facility has blocked off faucets K, O, R, S, T,V & Y with tape making them inaccessible to children, faucet L was observed to be capped. Director stated, the facility remediated outlets K,O,R,S,T,V & Y and did not receive final results. Facility will retest outlets prior to use and provide department final results. Facility has not provided the required forms LIC 999, LIC 9276, and LIC 9275.

Grant funding will be available for testing and remediation of lead to the Child Care Centers that qualify. To make a determination of eligibility, refer to PIN 21-04-CCP. For Lead Testing and Prevention Information, including additional resources please visit
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information

Based on the LPA’s observations and records reviews, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children’s health and safety.


Exit interview conducted, appeal rights were given, and report was reviewed with the director, Alicia Flores

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mary Silva
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/03/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/03/2024
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Created By: Mary Silva On 07/03/2024 at 11:39 AM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: READY SET GROW
FACILITY NUMBER: 198010307

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/03/2024
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
07/26/2024
Section Cited
CCR
101700.3(b)(1)

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101700.3(b)(1) California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers. (b) Testing results with...readings of 0.5 ppb or greater..., before comparing to the Action Level. (1) A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Director stated the outlets found to have lead exceedance(K, L, O, R,ST,V & Y ) are used for handwashing and have been remediated in the month of April 05, 2021. Per director facility will re-test water outlets and submit the required forms by POC due date.
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the directive above, as eight outlets (outlets used for hand washing) out of twenty six outlets tested with an Action Level Exceedance (ALE). This poses a potential Health and Safety risk to children in care.
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LPA observed one out of the eight outlets has been capped.

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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Mary Silva
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/03/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/03/2024


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