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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198010874
Report Date: 10/27/2023
Date Signed: 10/27/2023 04:02:02 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/27/2023 04:02 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
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	WHITTIER FRIENDS SCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	198010874
ADMINISTRATOR:	ALICIA ATKINSON		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	6726 WASHINGTON AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(562) 945-1654
CITY:	WHITTIER	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90601
CAPACITY:	25	CENSUS: 4	DATE:	10/27/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Case Management - Lead Testing/Exceedance	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	02:35 PM
MET WITH:	Director, Cassandra Caringella		TIME COMPLETED:	04:20 PM

NARRATIVE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On 10/27/2023, at 2:35 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lilli Babcock conducted an unannounced case management inspection for an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) detected in four water fixtures in the facility. LPA met with Director, Cassandra Caringella during the visit. Also present in the facility were 4 day care children and 1 teacher. Facility was within ratio & capacity. A COVID risk assessment was conducted upon entry. 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 sketch and required forms LIC 9276 and LIC 9275 were provided to LPA during visit on 10/27/23. On 10/18/23, 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 10/12/23. Faucets and drinking fountains reported with 5.5 ppb or greater lead exceedance levels were as follows: Page 1 of 3

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOosten	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3439
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilli Babcock	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/27/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/27/2023

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
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: WHITTIER FRIENDS SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 198010874
	VISIT DATE: 10/27/2023

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·A – Sink faucet in school office (5.530 UG/L)

Director stated that the facility was using the faucet to wash hands only prior to the discovery of its lead level exceedance but for no other type of drinking, cooking, or meal preparation. Facility has put a “Do Not Use for Food Prep" sign on and around the faucet. Director stated that the faucet is being replaced next week and facility will obtain a retest of it after replacement.

· C – Sink faucet in church kitchen (41.100 UG/L)

Director stated that the facility was using the faucet to wash fruits and vegetables prior to the discovery of its lead level exceedance. The faucet’s use was terminated after licensing visit on 2/1/23 when the facility was informed that they needed to test for lead. Facility has put a “Do Not Use for Food Prep" sign on and around the faucet. Faucet is not being used by the preschool. Director stated that the faucet is being replaced next week and facility will obtain a retest of it after replacement.

· D – Bubbler in Library (12.200 UG/L)

Director stated that the facility was using the faucet for drinking prior to the discovery of its lead level exceedance. The faucet’s use was terminated after licensing visit on 2/1/23 when the facility was informed that they needed to test for lead. Facility has put a “Do Not Drink From Fountain" sign on and around the faucet and made it further inaccessible by attaching and securing a plastic bag around the outlet. Director stated that the faucet is being replaced next week and facility will obtain a retest of it after replacement.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOosten	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3439
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilli Babcock	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/27/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/27/2023

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
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: WHITTIER FRIENDS SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 198010874
	VISIT DATE: 10/27/2023

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·H – Sink faucet in Primary Room (9.390 UG/L)

Director stated that the facility was using the faucet to wash hands prior to the discovery of its lead level exceedance but for no other type of drinking, cooking, or meal preparation. Facility has put a “Do Not Use for Food Prep" sign on and around the faucet. Director stated that the faucet is being replaced next week and facility will obtain a retest of it after replacement.

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 Director Cassandra Caringella.

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) 981-3439
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilli Babcock	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/27/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/27/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Document Has Been Signed on 10/27/2023 04:02 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
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: WHITTIER FRIENDS SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 198010874
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 10/27/2023

Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number	DEFICIENCIES		PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B 11/27/2023 Section Cited CCR 101700.3(b)(1)	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	Facility has posted appropriate signage. Director stated the fixtures will be replaced and retested. Director will continue to provide the status and updates during the replacement and retesting process with planned completion within 30 days.
	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	Based on record review, the facility did not comply with the directive above, as four outlets out of nine outlets tested with an Action Level Exceedance (ALE). This poses an immediate Health and Safety risk to children in care.	8 9 10 11 12 13 14
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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) 981-3439
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilli Babcock	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/27/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/27/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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