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CCC LEAD WATER TESTING INCOMPLETE:
Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test.
For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP).
Based on record review and interview, the facility was cited for not completing the lead water testing on a previous annual inspection on August 22, 2023. According to staff and current director, the previous director left the facility prior to completing the testing. LPA made several attempts to get updates on the testing but the facility did not have a director to complete it. LPA discussed the situation with current director, Maria Velardes and was given 30 days from today's visit to schedule a lead water testing appointment with the certified water samplers. Deficiency from 8/22/23 annual inspection will remain until the testing is complete by September 23, 2024. LPA also suggested to use alternative drinking water in the meantime. The director made the water fountain in the classroom inaccessible to children and received access to bottled water.
According to staff, the facility is using paper for sign in/out. Facility has license and all other required documents posted and visible for the public. Facility has an emergency drill log and last drill was conducted on June 2024. Per staff, drills are done at least every month rotating them between fire and earthquake drills and lock down drills with the school district.
LPA reviewed the facility records. LPA reviewed 2 children's file during the visit. LPA reviewed 2 staff files with qualifying requirements such as ECE Units, CPR and Mandated Reporter Training.
The Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption or transfer their existing clearance or exemption prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center.
A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
Facility was informed that as of September 1, 2016, a person may not be employed or volunteer at a childcare facility unless he or she has been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles or qualifies for an exemption pursuant to Health and Safety code 1596.7995 and 1597.662.
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