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25 | On 02/22/2024, at 8:30 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA)Mary Silva conducted an unannounced case
management inspection for an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) detected in a water fixture in the facility. LPA
met with facility principal Marcella Fonseca and director Jenny Le, whom the reason for the visit was explained. LPA was lead on a tour of the facility. LPA observed 22 children and 3 staff. Preschool 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) with facility director during the inspection. 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.
Facility provided facility sketch and required forms LIC 9276, LIC999 and LIC9275 to LPA on 01/28/24
On 12/14/2023, 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 10/25/2023. Faucets and drinking fountain reported with 5.5 ppb or greater lead
exceedance levels were as follows: D– Sink Faucet in Building C, Room 2 North (30.7 UG/L) – Faucet currently not in use.
Director stated that the facility does not use the sink faucet in the teacher work room. Per director the teacher work room is used to store art supplies, toys, and other equipment. Children don’t have access to the work room. The sink faucet labeled D was covered with a plastic bag making it inaccessible to staff and children upon learning the outlet had exceeding acceptable levels of lead. LPA obtained a photograph of the covered faucet. Per director the children bring own water bottles, and the preschool provides water from a water jug when children are indoors and outdoors. Director stated the water outlet labeled D was remediated on November 10 2023 and will be retested._____________________________Page 1______________ |