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25 | Due to required lead testing requirements, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Giselle Carbullido conducted a Case Management inspection based on lead testing results received on the facility. LPA Carbullido toured the facility, took census and met with Licensee/Director, Kellie Barela to further discuss lead results received and measures taken for remediation of lead exceedances.
During the inspection, LPA toured and obtained photos of the following water outlets identified with lead exceedances: Outlet Y (10.9 ppb). Outlet Y is located outdoors in the preschool playground area and LPA observed non use signage posted.
Facility implemented the following plan of action until formal remediation can be completed on water outlets: Covered water outlets, posted signage for non use and completed repair and replacement of parts for outlet Y. Facility is currently in process for retesting. LPA observed notification of lead results posted at the facility: front lobby reception.
Photos also obtained of additional source for access to water: Facility is using sports jugs and disposable cups for outdoor activity and has been since pandemic began. Due to facility water outlets testing above approved lead levels, a deficiency has been cited. See LIC809D. Additionally, the following resources were discussed and provided from PIN 21-21-CCP dated July 28, 2021:
101700.6 Grant Funding for Qualifying Child care Centers
(a) Senate Bill 862, Chapter 449, Statutes of 2018 allocated $5 Million to the State Water Resources Control Board for testing and remediation of lead in the drinking water of Child Care Centers based on the following criteria:
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