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25 | On September 28, 2022 at approximately 09:30am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nathan Garcia conducted an unannounced, case management inspection for the Action Level Exceedance (ALE) of Lead in Child Care Center's water. LPA met with the Site Director, Diana Kong. The purpose of the inspection was explained.
Present in facility are 12 children, present with 5 staff members during morning circle.
LPA discussed the new Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018 requires the Lead Testing of water in the Child Care Center with the site director during the inspection. All Child Care Centers 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.
The facility received the ALE report from the Vendor on 8/26/2022. Test results for this facility that exceeded a higher level of parts per billion (ppb) allowed, 5.5 ppb. The facility was proactive in getting facility faucets tested and putting signs indicating that the water fountain/kitchen fixture is not for drinking and or currently out of order. The facility took action to contact the facility's management to repair and replace the fixture. Per director, the building management was unable to assist with the repairs. Diana contacted the contracted plumber on 9/28/22, to schedule a visit on October 7-8, 2022 and replace the necessary parts in the kitchen fixture. The water fountain will be shut off completely and use water services. Once the faucet and/or filter is installed, the facility will be flushing the fixture for three weeks as instructed by the certified water samplers. The facility director will then contact CA Rural and schedule for a retest. The facility has asked the children to bring their own water from home and the bottles are replenished by using filtered water or store bought bottled water, as needed. The facility has also been using water services for their food preparation and a dispenser for water ingestion.
LPA obtained the copies of the External Water Sampler Self-Certification Form (LIC9275), Child Care Center Sampling Checklist (LIC9276), Facility Sketch (LIC999), in an email to the LPA.
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This report and notice of Site visit and appeal rights were provided to the licensee and must remain posted for 30 days. |