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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198021170
Report Date: 09/28/2023
Date Signed: 09/28/2023 11:30:44 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/28/2023 11:30 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
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	PLAY ATELIER NURSERY SCHOOL, THE		FACILITY NUMBER:	198021170
ADMINISTRATOR:	SANCHEZ, AREMI		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	5743 HUNTINGTON DRIVE N.		TELEPHONE:	(323) 505-7073
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90032
CAPACITY: 45	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 45	CENSUS: 23	DATE:	09/28/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Case Management - Lead Testing/Exceedance	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:25 AM
MET WITH:	Aremi Sanchez - Director		TIME COMPLETED:	11:35 AM

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On 9/28/2023 at 10:25am AM/PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs) Staicy Perry and Nolan Tcheng 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 Aremi Sanchez during the visit. Also present in the facility 23 children, 6 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.

Facility provided facility sketch and required forms LIC 9275, LIC9276 and LIC999 to LPA during this inspection. On 9.13.2023, 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 7.8.2023. Drinking fountain reported with 5.6 ppb or greater lead exceedance level were as follows:

· During this inspection, water outlet “C” , was observed that the drinking faucet has been removed permanently and is not planning to utilize that as a drinking fountain. Photos have been provided via email to LPA.

Director stated that the facility has not been using the drinking faucet to conduct the lead testing. Facility was licensed on 03/27/2023. Per Director, LPA Green, who conducted the prelicensing with facility, informed them to cover all drinking outlets until they have the outlets tested for lead exceedance. Outlets were made inaccessible to children in care since the opening of the facility. Following the lead testing, children use the kitchen water dispenser which passed the lead test. Kitchen faucet has a filter.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Guangorena
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nolan Tcheng
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/28/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/28/2023

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
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: PLAY ATELIER NURSERY SCHOOL, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198021170
	VISIT DATE: 09/28/2023

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LPA observed children’s water bottle labeled with names. Per director, water bottles are part of what is needed daily and is communicated with parents verbally. Director stated that she will add, “Water policy” to her parents handbook. Facility utilized water bottles brought by the children for indoor and outdoor use.

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.

The facility is not being cited as none of the faucets with lead exceedance are being used for consumption or food preparation.

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 Aremi Sanchez, at 11:20am.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Guangorena
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nolan Tcheng
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/28/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/28/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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