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25 | On February 27, 2023 at 9:30 am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA), Gloria Gonzalez conducted an unannounced case management inspection for the Action Level Exceedance (ALE) of lead detected in facility water fixture. LPA met with Director, Summer Medina. The purpose of the inspection was explained, and facility was toured. There were no children and no staff members at the time of this inspection.
LPA discussed the 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.
LPA obtained copies of the External Water Sampler Self-Certification Form (LIC9275), Child Care Center Sampling Checklist (LIC9276) and Facility Sketch (LIC999), on 1/6/23.
On 12/27/22, 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 12/10/22. The outlets/fixtures reported with 5.5 ppb or greater lead exceedance levels were as follows:
OO – Faucet located in school age classroom has been replaced and is currently in the process of flushing and pending a re-test and is currently not in use.
JJ - Drinking fountain, located in school age classroom, has been capped off and is no longer in use. Director states the children bring in their own labeled water bottles for drinking indoor and outdoors. |