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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191501826
Report Date: 03/01/2023
Date Signed: 03/01/2023 04:30:08 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/01/2023 04:30 PM - 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, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	EAST WHITTIER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, INC.		FACILITY NUMBER:	191501826
ADMINISTRATOR:	CAROL J. GARCIA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	10005 COLE ROAD		TELEPHONE:	(562) 698-1027
CITY:	WHITTIER	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90603
CAPACITY:	64	CENSUS: 28	DATE:	03/01/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Case Management - Lead Testing/Exceedance	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	02:30 PM
MET WITH:	Director, Carol Garcia		TIME COMPLETED:	04:45 PM

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On 03/01/2023, at 2:30 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lilli Babcock conducted an unannounced case management inspection for an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) detected in 4 water fixtures in the facility. LPA met with facility director, Carol Garcia, during the visit. Also present in the facility were 28 day care children and 3 teachers/staff. Facility was within ratio & capacity. A COVID 19 risk assessment was conducted prior to entering the facility. 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 06/28/22. On 9/2/22, 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 6/24/22. Faucets and drinking fountains reported with 5.5 ppb or greater lead exceedance levels were as follows:

J – Sink Faucet located in Church Hall kitchen (5.700 UG/L) – Faucet currently not in use by childcare. Director stated that the facility was using the faucet to rinse off dishes prior to the discovery of its lead level exceedance but for no other type of meal preparation. The faucet’s use was terminated by the facility when the facility was informed by analyst that it was exceeding acceptable levels. Director stated the church is still using the faucet, however that is out of the preschools control. Ms. Garcia stated that the faucet has been replaced and the facility will obtain a retest.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOosten	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilli Babcock	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/01/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/01/2023

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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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: EAST WHITTIER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, INC.	FACILITY NUMBER: 191501826
	VISIT DATE: 03/01/2023

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H – Sink Faucet located in Church Hall kitchen (18.00 UG/L) – Faucet currently not in use by childcare. Director stated that the facility was using the faucet to rinse off dishes prior to the discovery of its lead level exceedance but for no other type of meal preparation. The faucet’s use was terminated by the facility when the facility was informed by analyst that it was exceeding acceptable levels. Director stated the church is still using the faucet, however that is out of the preschools control. Ms. Garcia stated that the faucet has been replaced and the facility will obtain a retest.

F– Bubbler Faucet located outside between Rooms 3 and 5 (13.00 UG/L) – Bubbler faucet is currently not in use by childcare. Director stated that the facility was using the bubbler for drinking prior to Covid. The bubbler’s use was terminated when the facility was informed by analyst that it was exceeding acceptable levels. Facility has made the faucet inaccessible by attaching and securing a plastic bag around the outlet. Ms. Garcia stated that she will have the bubbler removed.

E– Bubbler Faucet located outside between Rooms 4 and 2 (28.00 UG/L) – Bubbler faucet is currently not in use by childcare. Director stated that the facility was using the bubbler for drinking prior to Covid. The bubbler’s use was terminated when the facility was informed by analyst that it was exceeding acceptable levels. Facility has made the faucet inaccessible by attaching and securing a plastic bag around the outlet. Ms. Garcia stated that she will have the bubbler removed.

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.

See LIC809D for Type B deficiency cited. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Director Carol Garcia. Appeal rights were provided to facility today. A notice of site visit was also provided and must remain posted for 30 days.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOosten	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilli Babcock	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/01/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/01/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Document Has Been Signed on 03/01/2023 04:30 PM - 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, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: EAST WHITTIER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, INC.	FACILITY NUMBER: 191501826
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 03/01/2023

Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number	DEFICIENCIES		PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B 04/01/2023 Section Cited	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	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	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Director Carol Garcia stated the outlets found to be in lead exceedance, sample sites E, F, H, and J are not in use by facility. Director stated fixtures J & H have been replaced and will be retested and bubblers E & F will be removed.
	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the directive above, as four outlets out of ten outlets tested had an Action Level Exceedance (ALE). This poses an immediate Health and Safety risk to children in care.	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	Facility will continue to provide LPA with the status and updates regarding the faucets re-test and bubblers removal.
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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: Brandi VanOosten	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilli Babcock	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/01/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/01/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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