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25 | On 2/2/23 at approximately 9:50 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) 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, Debora Mota Brito Qiu. The purpose of the inspection was explained.
Present in facility are 29 children, present with 6 staff members during circle time.
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 10/8/2022. 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. Per director, the facility will contact the facility's management or plumber to repair and replace the fixture. Once the new 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 will contact the certified water samplers to schedule for a retest. LPA advised director to keep the department updated on the status of the fixtures. The facility has asked the children to bring their own water from home and the bottles are replenished by using water from unaffected or filtered fixtures, 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. LPA obtained hard copy of the lead water testing results as well.
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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. |