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25 | On 2/1/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Loyce Phillips, conducted an unannounced case management - deficiencies visit. LPA was met by Director, LPA toured the facility and observed 22 children in care.
LPA explained the purpose of the visit. The department has received testing results, indicating 3 water outlet have been identified with an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) in the amount of lead in water being 5.5 ppb, or greater.
During today’s inspection, LPA obtained the following documents: Child Care Center Sampling Checklist Form (LIC 9276), External Water Sampler Self-Certification Form (LIC 9275), Facility Sketch labeled with locations of all water outlets that were tested and water results summary.
In classroom #1, LPA observed water outlet B has ALE. Outlet B was identified and labeled on the facility sketch. Director, informed LPA the Water Sampler tested outlet B twice (B30) and recorded the results. In classroom #2, LPA observed water outlet E has ALE. Outlet E was identified and labeled on the facility sketch. Both outlets in the classrooms #1 and #2 are water fountains. Director stated the outlet have been inoperable for before Pandemic. LPA ensured the water outlets were not in use and there is a potable source of water for children and staff. Drinking water is available indoors and outdoors. The facility use Sparkletts Water delivery service. LPA observed a top loading 5 gallon water dispenser with 3 additional 5 gallon water bottles. Director informed LPA of water delivery days. LPA observed Lead Testing results posted on Parent Board.
Lead water testing samples collected on 12/20/2022 revealed that levels of lead were beyond allowable amount deemed by the State of California. Per the Written Directives for Lead Testing of Water in Licensed Child Care Center, AB 2370 the following deficiency is cited (See next page 809-D).809-C
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