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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376700074
Report Date: 01/04/2023
Date Signed: 01/04/2023 04:01:14 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/04/2023 04:01 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, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME:SPECTRUM PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
376700074
ADMINISTRATOR:CHRISTIAN, RAMONAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:4378 LYNNDALE LANETELEPHONE:
(619) 691-0880
CITY:CHULA VISTASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91910
CAPACITY: 60TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 60CENSUS: 23DATE:
01/04/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Lead Testing/ExceedanceUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:50 PM
MET WITH:Director Ramona ChristianTIME COMPLETED:
04:00 PM
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On 01/04/2023, at 1:50 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Luigi Gargaro conducted an unannounced case management inspection for an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) detected in a water fixture in the facility. LPA met with facility director, Ramona Christian, during the visit. Also present in the facility were 23 day care children and 4 teachers/staff. 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 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 01/03/23.

On 12/12/2022, 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 11/19/2022.



Faucets and drinking fountain reported with 5.5 ppb or greater lead exceedance levels were as follows:

· A – Sink Faucet In Facility Kitchen (6.900 UG/L) – Faucet currently not in use

Director stated that the facility was using the faucet to rinse off fruit prior to the discovery of its lead level exceedance but for no other type of meal preparation. The faucet’s use was terminated when the facility was informed by analyst that it was exceeding acceptable levels. Facility has put an "out of order/do not use" sign on and around the kitchen faucet and made it further inaccessible by attaching and securing a plastic bag around the outlet. Ms. Christian stated that she will have the faucet replaced and obtain a retest of it afterwards.

See LIC809C for continuation…

SUPERVISORS NAME: Jason Garay
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Luigi Gargaro
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/04/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/04/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: SPECTRUM PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 376700074
VISIT DATE: 01/04/2023
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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 A deficiency cited.

Upon receipt, licensee shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Director Ramona Christian. A copy of PIN 21-21-CCP and appeal rights were provided to facility today. A notice of site visit was also provided and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Jason Garay
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Luigi Gargaro
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/04/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/04/2023
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Created By: Luigi Gargaro On 01/04/2023 at 02:51 PM
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
, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: SPECTRUM PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 376700074

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/04/2023
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
02/06/2023
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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Director stated the outlet found to be in lead exceedance, the kitchen faucet, was last used yesterday. Director has covered the kitchen faucet and posted appropriate "closed/do not use" signage immediately around it. Director stated she plans on having the fixture replaced and then having it retested once that is completed.
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the directive above, as one outlet (outlet used for food preparation) out of thirteen outlets tested with an Action Level Exceedance (ALE). This poses an immediate Health and Safety risk to children in care.
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Director will continue to provide the status and updates regarding the kitchen faucet during the replacement process with planned completion within 30 days by 02/06/23.

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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:Jason Garay
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Luigi Gargaro
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/04/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/04/2023


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