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25 | On 8/1/2023, at 3:50 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Roxana Lopez conducted an unannounced case management inspection for an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) detected in a water fixture in the facility. LPA met with facility supervisor, Patty Arrua, during the visit. There was no children present on this date. 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 12/1/2022.
On 12/12/2022, 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 10/8/2022. Sink Faucets reported with 5.5 ppb or greater lead exceedance levels were as follows:
BB– Sink Faucet in room # 12 (Head-start) (5.8 UG/L)
DD– Sink Faucet in FSA office (6.5 UG/L)
S – Sink Faucet in room # 6 (Head -start) (6.5 UG/L)
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