376701140-3-15-2023-51-CC-SSIO-CPXREP-20230315125749

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376701140
Report Date: 03/15/2023
Date Signed: 03/15/2023 12:58:02 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/15/2023 12:58 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:	ABC CHILDREN'S CENTER AT SAN DIEGO		FACILITY NUMBER:	376701140
ADMINISTRATOR:	CRISTY N. & POOJA S.		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	12145 ALTA CARMEL COURT #270		TELEPHONE:	(858) 451-1663
CITY:	SAN DIEGO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92128
CAPACITY: 82	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 82	CENSUS: 61	DATE:	03/15/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Case Management - Lead Testing/Exceedance	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:40 AM
MET WITH:	Cristy Novoa		TIME COMPLETED:	01:05 PM

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On 03/15/2023 at 11:40am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Selina Siao conducted an unannounced case management inspection, for Action Level Exceedance (ALE) detected in facility's water fixture. LPA met with Director Cristy Novoa and conducted a tour of the five classrooms. Appropriate ratios were observed. All staff members have the required background clearances and are associated to the facility.

Per the new Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, which requires the testing of water for lead in Child Care Centers (CCCs). 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 9275/9276) to Department on 01/3/2023.

On 02/06/2023, 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 six samples were collected on 01/18/2023.

Faucets and drinking fountain reported with 5.5 ppb or greater lead exceedance levels is as follow:

Sample Site D - -Sink faucet in the toddler room Wild Cats- facility immediately discontinued the use of the faucet for any food preparation or drinking purpose. A sign saying "not for drinking" has been placed at the faucet.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Selina Siao
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/14/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/14/2023

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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: ABC CHILDREN'S CENTER AT SAN DIEGO	FACILITY NUMBER: 376701140
	VISIT DATE: 03/15/2023

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Sample Site E - -Outdoor water faucet located at the garden area has not been use for drinking but the licensee wanted to get it tested. It is use mainly for gardening.

Director posted the lead water testing report at the parent information board during today's inspection.

Grant funding are 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. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Selina Siao
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/15/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/15/2023

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Document Has Been Signed on 03/15/2023 12:58 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Selina Siao On 03/15/2023 at 10:47 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
, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: ABC CHILDREN'S CENTER AT SAN DIEGO	FACILITY NUMBER: 376701140
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 03/15/2023

Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number	DEFICIENCIES		PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B 03/16/2023 Section Cited CCR 101700.3(b)(1)	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers. (b) Testing results with...readings of 5.5 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:	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Director Christy Novoa stated that they have not been using the water faucets D for drinking or food prep and they will be replacing the faucets D and E.
	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	Based on testing report and interview, the licensee did not comply with the directive above, as two out of six of the water outlets located at Site D and E tested with an Action Level Exceedance (ALE). This poses a potential Health and Safety risk to children in care.	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	Facility will notify LPA after the two faucet get retested and submit the required forms updated sketch, LIC9275 and LIC9276.
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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:

Monica Cuddy

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Selina Siao

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/15/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/15/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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