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25 | On 02/14/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Amy Strother made a case management inspection and met with Site Supervisor, Tina Rosenberg (D1). 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 "BB" tested at 7.3 ppb, "C" tested at 9.7 ppb, "F" tested at 21 ppb, "H" tested at 21 ppb, and "X" tested at 9.2 ppb (sample site "EE" is listed on both this facility license number and the infant license #490108941 and will be addressed under the infant license). D1 stated that all faucets are sinks the teachers use in the classrooms. All other sources of water tested for this facility tested below the allowable level of 5.0 ppb.
LPA obtained the following documents from D1 via email on 12/20/22; External Water Sampling Self-Certification Form (LIC 9275), Child Care Center Sampling Checklist Form (LIC 9276) and Facility Sketch/Floor Plan (LIC 999). On 01/26/23 D1 emailed LPA a zip file containing photos identifying all water outlets labeled and corresponding to the Facility Sketch (LIC 999) as required and stated that all faucets with lead exceedances have been made inaccessible.
During today’s visit, LPA verified that the test results were posted and that faucets, “BB”, “C”, “F”, “H” and “X” have been made inaccessible to children in care. D1 stated that the faucets were replaced earlier this morning, 02/14/23, will be in the process of being flushed and will be retested on 03/10/23. D1 stated that children in care are receiving drinking water both indoors and outdoors from either reusable or disposable cups refilled with water from sinks that meet the requirements.
The following deficiency is being cited (see LIC 809D). Appeal Rights were provided. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Site Supervisor, Tina Rosenberg.
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