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25 | On 01/12/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Amy Strother conducted a case management tele-inspection with Director, Anita Mendoza (D1). Due to severe winter storms with high wind and flooding the Department has approved a virtual inspection. D1 agreed to conduct the visit using FaceTime with LPA for the Tele-Inspection. The inspection was made in response to water lead testing results received from the California State Water Resource Control Board. The test results showed that the following water faucets tested above the allowable level 5.0 parts per billion (ppb) of lead in the water: Sample Site, "B" an indoor drinking fountain had a reading of 69 (ppb). All other sources of water tested below the allowable level of 5.0 ppb.
LPA Strother received an email from Kristin Hills (A1), Director of Early Learning and Care, Educational Services for Mendocino County Office of Education on 01/03/22 stating that the faucet has been made inaccessible. A1’s email further stated that Fixture B will be replaced with a certified low-lead fixture, with a plan to schedule retesting for the replaced fixture.
LPA obtained the following documents from A1 via email on 01/03/22; External Water Sampling Self-Certification Form (LIC 9275), Child Care Center Sampling Checklist Form (LIC 9276) and Facility Sketch/Floor Plan (LIC 999), a copy of the lab report, and a copy of the letter given to parents or authorized representatives of children in care, dated 12/05/22. On 01/04/23 LPA Strother emailed a copy of the lead report from the California State Water Resource Control Board to A1, requesting photos identifying all water outlets labeled and corresponding to the Facility Sketch (LIC 999) be submitted within one week, as required. Photos were received on 01/12/23.
During today’s tele-visit, LPA verified that the test results were posted and that Sample site “B” was made inaccessible to children in care . D1 stated that children in care are receiving drinking water from individual water bottles from home that staff can refill from faucet "A" inside the facility as needed. Disposible cups are provided for any children without a water bottle.
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