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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 192006337
Report Date: 08/22/2023
Date Signed: 08/22/2023 01:57:53 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/22/2023 01:57 PM - 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:CENTRO DE ALEGRIAFACILITY NUMBER:
192006337
ADMINISTRATOR:VERONICA HERRERAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:420 N. SOTO STREETTELEPHONE:
(323) 685-8501
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90033
CAPACITY: 62TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 62CENSUS: 20DATE:
08/22/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Lead Testing/ExceedanceUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:08 AM
MET WITH:Director Veronica HerreraTIME COMPLETED:
01:00 PM
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On 08/22/2023 at 11:08AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Thelma Razo conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection for an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) detected in a water fixture in the facility. A COVID 19 risk assessment was conducted prior to entering the facility. LPA met with facility Director Veronica Herrera during the visit. Also present in the facility were 14 toddlers, 6 children, 4 teachers and 2 aides. Facility was within ratio & capacity.

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 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 9275, LIC9276 and LIC999 to LPA during this inspection. On 1/06/2023, 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 12/24/2022. Faucets and drinking fountain reported with 5.5 ppb or greater lead exceedance levels were as follows:
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Thelma Razo
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/22/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/22/2023
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: CENTRO DE ALEGRIA
FACILITY NUMBER: 192006337
VISIT DATE: 08/22/2023
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  • Drinking Water Filter Dispenser - F (8.15 UG/L) – LPA obtained a copy of retesting result dated 8/1/23 which indicate that it passed the lead test. Sample were obtained on 7/29/23.
  • During this inspection, LPA observed that the sink faucet in the staff lounge located on the second floor has a retesting result of 8.3 UG/L. The sink faucet was covered with plastic bag with sign as follows: Out of Service - Do not use until removed by sampler.
Director stated that the facility has not been using the drinking water filter dispenser and the sink faucet as soon as the result of lead test was received. Children used the kitchen water dispenser which passed the lead test. Facility utilized water jugs for indoor and outdoor use. Children have no access to the second floor where the staff's sink faucet is located.
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
A deficiency was cited during this inspection. See LIC809D.
A notice of site visit was also provided 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. Appeal rights and report were given with the facility representative, Director Veronica Herrera. Page 2 of 2
SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Thelma Razo
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/22/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/22/2023
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Created By: Thelma Razo On 08/22/2023 at 12:25 PM
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: CENTRO DE ALEGRIA
FACILITY NUMBER: 192006337

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 08/22/2023
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
08/23/2023
Section Cited
CCR
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California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers. (b) Testing results with fractional readings of parts per billion (ppb) 0.5 ppb or greater shall be rounded 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 was not
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During today's inspection, LPA observed the sink faucet was covered with plastic bag and has a sign indicating out of service. Retesting result has indicated drinking filtered dispenser passed the lead test. Per Director, LPA will be provided with a copy of the restesting result for the staff lounge sink faucet.
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met as thel drinking filtered dispenser tested with an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) of 8.15UG/L. Retesting result of 8/1/23 indicated it passed the test. However, the sink faucet in the staff lounge has an ALE of 8.3UG/L. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care
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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:Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Thelma Razo
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/22/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/22/2023


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