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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).
LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.
The facility received the ALE report from the Vendor on 09/30/2022. Test results for this facility that exceeded a higher level of parts per billion (ppb) allowed, 12 ppb. The water fountain that exceeded in lead are located in the outdoor area. The facility was proactive in changing out the water fountain. However, facility did not retest before making it accessible to children. Site Supervisor was advised to immediately make the water fountain inaccessible to children. Water fountain must be retest before allowing children to drink from it. LPA observed Site Supervisor immediately put tape and sign to make water fountain inaccessible to children. The facility's Lead Test Result exceeded 5.5 ppb of lead in their water source poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care. Type B deficiency is being cited in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, see LIC 809D.
Site Supervisor was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
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