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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Janette Cruz, conducted an unannounced case management inspection and met with Emma Nie, Health and Safety Director. LPA informed Emma that purpose of visit is to discuss Lead Sampling Testing conducted on 02/19/2022. Census was taken, LPA observed 8 children with 3 staff supervising. LPA informed Emma that the testing of water supply in Site F indicated an Action Level Exceedance, hence, water from this site is deemed not safe to drink or be used for food preparation due to elevated levels of lead. Emma provided LPA with water sampling report dated 03/09/2022 from Alpha Analytical Laboratories, Inc. that indicated result on Site F is above 5ppb.
LPA observed that a bag is placed over the affected water faucet on Site F making it inaccessible for use. Emma also stated that the room where Site F water faucet is located is currently not being used for daycare, only for storage purposes. Emma stated that the remediation process on Site F has started and a filtration system has been installed on the affected water faucet. Emma stated that currently, daily flushing of water from the faucet is done in preparation for the next water sampling scheduled on 4/27/22. Emma provided LPA with an updated water flushing schedule for Site F. Emma stated that bottled water is readily available for consumption on site. LPA observed hot and cold water dispensers with adequate supply of filled water bottles located in the facility's community room and staff room. Emma stated that the facility provides food for the children and water being used for food preparation comes from the water faucet located in their kitchen. Emma stated that facility is using filtered water from faucets inside the classrooms for drinking.
Based on LPA's record review and observation, the following violation is being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, Section 101238 (a) Buildings and Grounds. See attached 809D.
Exit interview was completed and Appeal Rights were discussed with Emma Nie, Health & Safety Director.
A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND POSTED NEAR THE ENTRANCE TO THE FACILITY, AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS. |