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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nolan Tcheng conducted an unannounced case management inspection for an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) detected in a water fixture in the facility. Upon Arrival at 1pm, LPA met with Amy Leung, who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. There were no children present during the time of the inspection.
LPA 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 during today’s inspection.
On 10/21/2022, 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 10/14/2022. Faucets and drinking fountain reported with 5.5 ppb or greater lead exceedance levels were as follows:
- F - "Drinking Fountain outside Rm 11" had a test result of 7.7ppb.
Director states that during the water sample test on the initial date, Water outlet F had a 7.7ppb. Sampler immediately had the outlet flushed and retested, resulting in a test result of <1.00ppb. Director provided test report from tha thatt was provided to them from the Sampler. There are no current lead exceedances for the facility.
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
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