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32 | During today’s visit LPA Adkins collected copies of LIC 9275, LIC 9276, Facility Sketch (water faucets/outlets identified) and copy of water testing results summary. LPA Adkins took pictures of faucets/ outlets.
Per director children bring their own water bottles and water bottles are re-filled with filtered water. Per director meals are provided by parents and facility provide snacks. Meal are not prepared at the center.
Based on observation, interviews and sampling records it has been determined that there was a violation of Licensing Regulation Title Division 12, Chapter 1- Physical Plant, Building and Grounds -Section 101238 (a) 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. Lead water testing samples taken on 8/16/2022 revealed that levels of lead were beyond allowable amount deemed by the State of California. Water fountain (sample L) lead exceedance level 140 ug/L and faucet/outlet (sample O) in classroom lead exceedance level 8.2 ug/L. This facility is being cited (1) deficiency during today’s visit 9/13/2022. This is a type B violation which poses a potential Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to persons in care. In Accordance with California Code of Regulations. Refer to LIC 809-D.
LPA discussed Proof of Correction (POC) with Director. Director agreed to cease the use of outlet/faucet L and O. These outlets will not be accessible for use. Notification of letter will be sent out to parents with notification of cease of water outlets and remediation for planned for water outlets or alternative. Director will send LPA a copy of the letter via email by 9/15/2022.
Per director required licensing forms submitted on 8/17/2022 for child care center assistance program for lead in drinking water is pending. Director will follow up with California Rural Water Association. Director will get guidance and next appropriate and final step will be to remove faucet/outlet. And drinking water faucet/ outlet (L) will be removed from the facility. Director will follow up with LPA.
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
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