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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198013448
Report Date: 02/14/2023
Date Signed: 02/14/2023 12:17:30 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/14/2023 12:17 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:EAST WHITTIER CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
198013448
ADMINISTRATOR:RACHEL LUNA GONZALESFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:9951 S. MILLS AVENUETELEPHONE:
(562) 907-1840
CITY:WHITTIERSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90604
CAPACITY: 63TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 47CENSUS: 36DATE:
02/14/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Lead Testing/ExceedanceUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:10 AM
MET WITH:Lead Teacher, Inez LandonTIME COMPLETED:
12:30 PM
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On 02/14/2023, at 9:10 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 Lead Teacher Inez Landin during the visit. Also present in the facility were 36 daycare children
and 5 additional teachers/staff. Facility was within ratio & capacity. A COVID 19 risk assessment was conducted prior to entering the facility and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment was worn by LPA.
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 Lead Teacher 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, LIC 999 and LIC 9275 to LPA on 11/28/22.
On 12/22/22, 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 10/4/22. Faucets and drinking fountain reported with 5.5 ppb or greater lead
exceedance levels were as follows:
 Sample Site C – Sink Faucet in Room 3 (6.00 UG/L) – Faucet currently not in use
Lead Teacher Inez Landin stated the facility was using the faucet to wash hands only prior to the discovery of its lead level exceedance. Per Lead Teacher, the faucet was not used for meal preparation or drinking. The faucet’s use was terminated when the facility was informed that it was exceeding acceptable levels. Facility has put an "out of use until further notice" sign on and around the faucet and made it further inaccessible by attaching and securing a plastic bag around the outlet. Lead Teacher, Inez Landin stated that the faucet has been replaced and a retest of the outlet is scheduled for 3/15/23.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilli Babcock
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/14/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/14/2023
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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: EAST WHITTIER CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198013448
VISIT DATE: 02/14/2023
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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, Inez Landin.

A copy of PIN 21-21.1-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: 02/14/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/14/2023
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Created By: Lilli Babcock On 02/14/2023 at 10:33 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 CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198013448

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/14/2023
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
03/30/2023
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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Lead Teacher Inez Landin stated the outlet found to be in lead exceedance, faucet in Room 3, was last used on 11/21/22. Faucet has been covered and appropriate "Out of Use until Further Notice" signage posted around it. Lead Teacher stated the fixture has been replaced and will be retested on 3/15/23.
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the directive above, as one outlet (outlet used for hand washing) out of three outlets tested with an Action Level Exceedance (ALE). This poses an immediate Health and Safety risk to children in care.
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Facility will continue to provide LPA with the status and updates regarding the faucet re-test planned on 3/15/23.

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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: 02/14/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/14/2023


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