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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Janette Cruz, conducted an unannounced case management inspection and met with Ifat Kantorovitch, Director. LPA informed Director that purpose of visit is to discuss Lead Sampling Testing conducted on 11/05/2021. Census was taken, LPA observed 34 children with 10 staff supervising. LPA informed Director that the testing of water supply in Sites A & N indicated an Action Level Exceedance, hence, water from these two sites is deemed not safe to drink or be used for food preparation due to elevated levels of lead. Director provided LPA with water sampling report dated 12/03/2021 from Pace Analytical Environmental Sciences that indicated results on both sites A & N are above 5ppb.
Director stated that she will have the sink on both sites fixed and have the water supply retested by a certified external water sampler within 30 days and before use. Director immediately made the affected water outlets with elevated levels of lead inaccessible for use. Director also stated that water from these two sites would also be turned off until it can be replaced or repaired. In addition, Director stated that the facility was not using the two affected water fountains due to COVID. Director stated that facility does not do any food preparation in the facility since they do not offer any food or snacks. Director stated that facility is using the faucets and water fountains inside the classrooms for drinking.
Based on LPA's record review and observation, the following violation is being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, Section 101238 (a) Buildings and Grounds. See attached 809D.
Exit interview was completed and Appeal Rights were discussed with Ifat Kantorovich.
A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND POSTED NEAR THE ENTRANCE TO THE FACILITY, AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS. |