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25 | On August 31, 2023 at 8:30 AM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elimika Woods conducted a Case Management inspection due to the center's lead testing results. LPA met with the facility representative, Ebony Johnson. There were 14 preschool age children and three additional staff member present for the inspection.
LPA discussed with the Director that Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010 to test their drinking water for lead contamination between January 1, 2020 and January 1, 2023, and then every 5 years after the date of the first test. Health and Safety (HSC) Code section 1597.16 authorizes the Department to implement and administer procedures for lead testing at CCCs through written instructions until it adopts regulations under the Administrative Procedure Act. LPA discussed with the Director of the PIN 21-21-CCP - Release of the Written Directives for Lead Testing of Water in Licensed Child Care Centers Per AB 2370 https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/PINs/2021/CCP/PIN-21-21-CCP.pdf
Sample ID B - Sink Faucet_location had a Lead Action Level of Exceedance Response of more than 5.5ppb. The Director stated that Re-testing has been completed on 8/17/23. LPA confirmed the Plan of Correction with the facility representative.
See LIC 809-D for deficiencies cited during today's inspection. LPA generated a Proof of Correction Clearance Letter and provided a copy to the Director.
Appeal rights provided. Exit interview was conducted with the facility representative Ebony Johnson. A notice of site visit was provided and must be posted for 30 days. |