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32 | Facility staff stated that since reopening March 16, 2020, facility utilized only the Arrowhead Filter Water. Outlets used for food preparation were not observed to have an Action Lead Exceedance (ALE) of 5.5 ppb or over.
During today’s inspection, LPA Martinez obtained the following documents: External Water Sampler Self-Certification Form (LIC 9275), Signed and dated Child Care Center Sampling Checklist Form (LIC 9276), Facility Sketch (fully labeled with locations of all water outlets), and photos of water outlets. LPA will upload the documents to the CA State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water Database (DDW) database.
Based on observation, interviews, and supportive documents it has been determined that the facility has violated Child Care Licensing Regulation Division 12, Chapter 1, Subchapter 5 101700.3 (b)(1) California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers. A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. Lead water testing samples taken on 09/22/2022 revealed that levels of lead were beyond the allowable amount deemed by the State of California. Water Outlets “I” has Action Lead Exceedance (ALE) level of 8.3 pbb.
This facility is being cited (1) deficiency during today’s visit. This is a type B violation which poses a potential Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to persons in care. Refer to LIC 809-D for deficiency page.
LPA discussed Proof of Correction (POC) with Center Coordinator who stated that water outlets identified with an Action Lead Exceedance of 5.5 ppb or over have been inoperable while the campus goes through the process of retesting the water outlets. These outlets will not be accessible for use until a retest has occurred. LPA Martinez observed signs posted stating Out of Service. A notification of letter was sent out to parents with notification of cease of water outlets and remediation for plan for water outlets or alternative. Facility will send LPA a copy of the re-test summary once completed on or before 11/28/2022.
Instructions for required lead testing are outlined in PIN 21-21. This PIN which contains Written Directives, have the same force and effects as the regulations contained in Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations.
Child Care Centers are expected to use an Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP), for lead testing. Accreditation from the California Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program, known as an ELAP laboratory, is equipped to measure the amount of lead in a parts per billion (ppb) unit of measurement.
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