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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191501828
Report Date: 08/04/2023
Date Signed: 08/04/2023 10:15:29 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/04/2023 10:15 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:EAST WHITTIER UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHFACILITY NUMBER:
191501828
ADMINISTRATOR:MEGHA SAHNIFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:14061 E SECOND STTELEPHONE:
(562) 693-5112
CITY:WHITTIERSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90605
CAPACITY: 75TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 55CENSUS: 40DATE:
08/04/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Lead Testing/ExceedanceUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:15 AM
MET WITH:Director, Lea LippincottTIME COMPLETED:
10:45 AM
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On 08/04/2023, at 9:15 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lilli Babcock conducted an unannounced case management inspection for an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) detected in a water fixture in the facility. LPA met with facility Director, Lea Lippincott during the visit. Also present in the facility were 40 day care children and 8 teachers/staff. Facility was within ratio & capacity. A COVID-19 risk assessment.

Analyst reviewed 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.

Facility provided facility sketch and required forms LIC 9276, LIC999 and LIC9275 to LPA on 8/4/23. On 4/3/23, 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 3/14/23. Faucets and drinking fountain reported with 5.5 ppb or greater lead exceedance levels were as follows:

· F – Sink faucet by storage (5.60 UG/L) – Faucet currently not in use, bagged and do not use sign is posted

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilli Babcock
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/04/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/04/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: EAST WHITTIER UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
FACILITY NUMBER: 191501828
VISIT DATE: 08/04/2023
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Director stated that the facility was using the faucet to make coffee and was used only occassionally. The faucet’s use was terminated when the facility was informed by analyst that it was exceeding acceptable levels. Facility has put an "out of order/do not use" sign on and around the kitchen faucet and made it further inaccessible by attaching and securing a plastic bag around the outlet. Ms. Lippincott stated that she will have the faucet replaced and obtain a retest of it afterwards.
See LIC809C for continuation…

Grant funding will be available for testing and remediation of lead to the Child Care Centers that qualify. To make a determination of eligibility, refer to PIN 21-04-CCP. For Lead Testing and Prevention Information, including additional resources please visit


https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information

See LIC809D for Type B deficiency cited.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Lea Lippincott and Lead Teacher, Kristin May-Perine. Ms. Lippincott had to leave for an appointment at 10:00 am, so report was signed by Lead Teacher, Kristin May-Perine.

A copy of PIN 21-21-CCP and appeal rights were provided to facility today. A notice of site visit was also provided and must remain posted for 30 days.


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SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilli Babcock
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/04/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/04/2023
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Created By: Lilli Babcock On 08/04/2023 at 09:53 AM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: EAST WHITTIER UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
FACILITY NUMBER: 191501828

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 08/04/2023
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
09/04/2023
Section Cited
CCR
101700.3(b)(1)

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101700.3(b)(1) California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers. (b) Testing results with...readings of 0.5 ppb or greater..., before comparing to the Action Level. (1) A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This requirement
is not met as evidenced by
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Director stated the outlet found to be in lead exceedance, the kitchen faucet, was last used yesterday. Director has covered the kitchen faucet and posted appropriate "closed/do not use" signage immediately around it. Director stated she plans on having the fixture replaced and retested.
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the directive above, as one outlet out of nine outlets tested with an Action Level Exceedance (ALE). This poses an immediate Health and Safety risk to children in care.
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Director will continue to provide the status and updates regarding the kitchen faucet during the replacement process with planned completion within 30 days by 9/4/23.

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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Lilli Babcock
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/04/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/04/2023


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