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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 121373988
Report Date: 05/27/2022
Date Signed: 05/27/2022 11:17:28 AM


Document Has Been Signed on 05/27/2022 11:17 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926



FACILITY NAME:HEAD START - WORTHINGTONFACILITY NUMBER:
121373988
ADMINISTRATOR:YORK, CHRISTINAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:3460 ERIE STREETTELEPHONE:
(707) 443-1142
CITY:EUREKASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95501
CAPACITY:40CENSUS: 0DATE:
05/27/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:CollateralUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:30 AM
MET WITH:Abraxas LaytonTIME COMPLETED:
12:00 PM
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On May 27, 2022 at 8:30 am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Snow went to the administrative office for NORTHCOAST CHILDREN'S SERVICES located at 1266 9th street in Arcata to meet with Abraxas Layton. The inspection was made in response to water lead testing results received from the California State Water Resource Control Board. The test results showed that the following faucets tested above the allowable level (5.5 ppb) of lead in the water:

H- (14 ppb) Kitchen faucet: replaced all the plumbing and it retested positive; it will remain shut off and singnage posted until it is cleared through additional testing.

A & F- (6.1 ppb & 11 ppb) both drinking fountains one in each classroom, supply line & and shut off were replaced 2nd test both passed and are currently available for use.
Children in care are receiving drinking water from pitchers & cups and the cleared drinking fountains. The kitchen is not using the H faucet.

The following deficiency is being cited (see LIC 809D). A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Abraxas Layton.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Erin VirruetaTELEPHONE: (530) 895-5033
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jaime SnowTELEPHONE: (530)215-6132
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/27/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/27/2022
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Document Has Been Signed on 05/27/2022 11:17 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926


FACILITY NAME: HEAD START - WORTHINGTON
FACILITY NUMBER: 121373988

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/27/2022
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Request Denied
Type B
06/27/2022
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The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the facility had 3 faucets that exceeded that allowable levels of lead in the water. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
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Faucet: H in the kitchen needs retesting

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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: Erin VirruetaTELEPHONE: (530) 895-5033
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jaime SnowTELEPHONE: (530)215-6132
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/27/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/27/2022
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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