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25 | On September 27, 2022 at approximately 09:30am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nathan Garcia conducted an unannounced, case management inspection for the Action Level Exceedance (ALE) of Lead in Child Care Center's water. LPA met with the Site Director, Jeanne McLaughlin. The purpose of the inspection was explained.
Present in facility are 38 children, present with 9 staff members during morning circle.
LPA discussed the new Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018 requires the Lead Testing of water in the Child Care Center with the site director during the inspection. All Child Care Centers 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.
The facility received the ALE report from the Vendor on 8/31/2022. Test results for this facility that exceeded a higher level of parts per billion (ppb) allowed, 5.5 ppb. The facility was proactive in getting facility faucets tested and putting signs indicating that the water fountain/kitchen fixture is not for drinking and or currently out of order. The facility took action to contact the facility's management to repair and replace the fixture. Per director, the certified plumber hired by church owner is currently on vacation. Jeanne will be contacting another plumber to schedule a visit and order the necessary parts. Once the faucet or filter is installed, the facility will be flushing the fixture for three weeks as instructed by the certified water samplers. The facility director contacted Cal Rural and they informed her that repairs need to be done first before scheduling for a retest. The facility has asked the children to bring their own water from home and the bottles are replenished by using filtered water or store bought bottled water, as needed.
LPA obtained the copies of the External Water Sampler Self-Certification Form (LIC9275), Child Care Center Sampling Checklist (LIC9276), Facility Sketch (LIC999), in an email to the LPA.
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This report and notice of Site visit and appeal rights were provided to the licensee and must remain posted for 30 days. |