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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 192006337
Report Date: 07/24/2024
Date Signed: 07/24/2024 10:07:06 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 07/24/2024 10:07 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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:CENTRO DE ALEGRIAFACILITY NUMBER:
192006337
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		VERONICA HERRERAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:420 N. SOTO STREETTELEPHONE:
(323) 685-8501
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90033
CAPACITY: 62TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 39CENSUS: 26DATE:
07/24/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Lead Testing/ExceedanceUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:30 AM
MET WITH:Veronica Herrera, Program Director & Program Manager Maricela Guzman TIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
10:15 AM
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On 7/24/24 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Staicy Perry 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 Program Director Veronica Herrera and Program Manager Maricela Guzman during the visit. Also present in the facility 26 children (13 preschool and 13 toddlers), 9 staff members. 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.

On 7/19/2024, 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 7/13/2024 Drinking fountain reported with 5.5 ppb or greater lead exceedance level were as follows:

· During this inspection, water outlet “F”, was observed that the sink faucet in the staff lounge located on the second floor has a retesting result of 6.650. UG/L. The sink faucet was covered with plastic bag with sign as follows: Out of Service - Do not use until removed by sampler.

Per Veronica Herrera, they received notification of the failed lead test. Veronica stated that unfortunately the report is incorrect as it was the staff lounge faucet located upstairs (inaccessible to children) that was tested, NOT the preschool water dispenser. Veronica originally had a plumber come out to work on the faucet and was told it would now pass. Veronica was advised to provide a plan with information on steps and start dates for each. LPA obtained documents via email from Veronica. LPA reminded Veronica to keep LPA updated. LPA also informed Veronica that the water fountain should be inaccessible to children by covering the fountain and placing a "do not use sign." LPA requested for Veronica to submit LIC9275, LIC9276, and LIC999.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Staicy Perry
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/24/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/24/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Staicy Perry On 07/24/2024 at 09:32 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: CENTRO DE ALEGRIA
FACILITY NUMBER: 192006337

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/24/2024
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
08/24/2024
Section Cited
CCR
101700.3v(b)(1)

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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. Per Director, LPA will be provided with a copy of the restesting result for the staff lounge sink faucet "F" once retested.
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met as thefaucet "F" tested with an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) of 8.15UG/L. The sink faucet in the staff lounge has an ALE of 6.650.0 UG/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:Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Staicy Perry
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/24/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/24/2024


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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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: CENTRO DE ALEGRIA
FACILITY NUMBER: 192006337
VISIT DATE: 07/24/2024
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LPA observed the sink faucet (“F”) was covered with plastic bag with sign as follows: Out of Service - Do not use until removed by sampler. Per veronica, faucet “F” is used for staff only. No children have access to that area, being it is an off-limit area as well as on the second floor. LPA took photos.

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

LPA Staicy Perry provided Director with PIN 21-21.1-CCP, WRITTEN DIRECTIVES FOR LEAD TESTING OF WATER IN LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTERS PURSUANT TO AB 2370 CHAPTER 676, STATUTES OF 2018 for reference as well as PUB 515 10/2019.

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 Program Director, Veronica Herrera and Program Manager Maricela Guzman.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Staicy Perry
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/24/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/24/2024
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