198001760-3-13-2023-33-CC-LBAK-CPVRC5-20230313125345

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198001760
Report Date: 03/13/2023
Date Signed: 03/13/2023 12:54:03 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/13/2023 12:54 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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	RIO HONDO COLLEGE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	198001760
ADMINISTRATOR:	O'NEILL, CINDY		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	3600 WORKMAN MILL RD.		TELEPHONE:	(562) 908-3494
CITY:	WHITTIER	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90601
CAPACITY:	120	CENSUS: 34	DATE:	03/13/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Case Management - Lead Testing/Exceedance	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:35 AM
MET WITH:	Guadalupe Roque, Coordinator		TIME COMPLETED:	01:00 PM

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On 03/13/2023, at 10:35 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 coordinator, Guadalupe Roque, during the visit. Also present in the facility were 34 day care children and 7 teachers/staff. Facility was within ratio & capacity. A COVID 19 risk assessment was conducted prior to entering the facility.

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 coordinator 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 8/31/2022, 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 5/27/2022. Faucets and drinking fountain reported with 5.5 ppb or greater lead exceedance levels were as follows: O – Left Hand Sink Faucet In Children’s Bathroom in Room 3/4 (6.500 UG/L) – Faucet currently not in use. Ms. Roque stated that the facility was using the faucet to wash children’s hands prior to the discovery of its lead level exceedance and was not used for drinking or meal preparation. The faucet’s use was terminated when the facility was informed that it was exceeding acceptable levels. Facility has put an "out of order" sign on and around the

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOosten	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilli Babcock	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/13/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/13/2023

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: RIO HONDO COLLEGE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 198001760
	VISIT DATE: 03/13/2023

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bathroom faucet and made it further inaccessible by attaching and securing a plastic bag around the outlet. Ms. Roque stated the facility will have the faucet replaced and obtain a retest of it afterwards.

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 facility representative, Guadalupe Roque.

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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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOosten	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilli Babcock	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/13/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/13/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Document Has Been Signed on 03/13/2023 12:54 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: RIO HONDO COLLEGE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 198001760
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 03/13/2023

Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number	DEFICIENCIES		PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B 04/13/2023 Section Cited	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	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:	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Facility has covered the faucet and posted appropriate "out of order" signage. Facility Rep stated she plans on having the fixture replaced and then having it retested once that is completed.
	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	Based on record review, the facility did not comply with the directive above, as one outlet out of fourteen outlets tested with an Action Level Exceedance (ALE). This poses an immediate Health and Safety risk to children in care.	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	Director will continue to provide the status and updates regarding the bathroom faucet during the replacement process with planned completion within 30 days.
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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	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilli Babcock	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3350
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/13/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/13/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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