ALPHABET SOUP CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 02/16/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Sebastian Phouthavong made a case management inspection and met with Owners, Connie and Judon Hodges. The inspection was made in response to water lead testing results received from the facility. The test results showed that the following simples tested above the allowable level 5.0 parts per billion (ppb) of lead in the water: Sample Site B had a reading of 5.9 ppb. All other sources of water tested below the allowable level of 5.0 ppb. During today’s inspection, LPA observed the drinking fountain to be already covered and inaccessible to day care children. The facility is providing a water jug and individual cups for the children for potable water. Owners stated they will conduct the sampling company to received information to see if can retest, but their main plan will be to remove the “Site B” drinking fountain from the premises. During today’s inspection, the facility has submitted the External Water Sampling Self-Certification Form (LIC 9275), Child Care Center Sampling Checklist Form (LIC 9276) and Facility Sketch/Floor Plan (LIC 999) to CCL. The following deficiency is being cited (see LIC 809D). Appeal Rights were provided. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee, Elisa Young SUPERVISORS NAME: Leslie Lepori LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sebastian Phouthavong LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/16/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/16/2023 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 2 FACILITY NAME: ALPHABET SOUP CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER FACILITY NUMBER: 173007240 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 02/16/2023 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 03/16/2023 Section Cited 101700.3(b)(1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7101700.3(b)(1) A result with values of 5.0 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:1 2 3 4 5 6 7The facility has made Site “B” inaccessible and notify all parents or guardians of the lead testing results. Owners stated they will conduct the sampling company to received information to see if can retest, 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Based on record review, the facility had one faucet (Site “B”), that exceeded that allowable levels of lead in the water (5.9 ppb). This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.8 9 10 11 12 13 14if cannot, will plan will be to remove the “Site B” drinking fountain from the premises. The facility will submit proof of completion by pictures/documents to sebastian.phouthavong@dss.ca.gov by 03/16/23. 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 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:Leslie Lepori LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Sebastian Phouthavong LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/16/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/16/2023

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 02/16/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Sebastian Phouthavong made a case management inspection and met with Owners, Connie and Judon Hodges. The inspection was made in response to water lead testing results received from the facility. The test results showed that the following simples tested above the allowable level 5.0 parts per billion (ppb) of lead in the water: Sample Site B had a reading of 5.9 ppb. All other sources of water tested below the allowable level of 5.0 ppb. During today’s inspection, LPA observed the drinking fountain to be already covered and inaccessible to day care children. The facility is providing a water jug and individual cups for the children for potable water. Owners stated they will conduct the sampling company to received information to see if can retest, but their main plan will be to remove the “Site B” drinking fountain from the premises. During today’s inspection, the facility has submitted the External Water Sampling Self-Certification Form (LIC 9275), Child Care Center Sampling Checklist Form (LIC 9276) and Facility Sketch/Floor Plan (LIC 999) to CCL. The following deficiency is being cited (see LIC 809D). Appeal Rights were provided. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee, Elisa Young SUPERVISORS NAME: Leslie Lepori LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sebastian Phouthavong LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/16/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/16/2023 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 2 FACILITY NAME: ALPHABET SOUP CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER FACILITY NUMBER: 173007240 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 02/16/2023 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 03/16/2023 Section Cited 101700.3(b)(1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7101700.3(b)(1) A result with values of 5.0 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:1 2 3 4 5 6 7The facility has made Site “B” inaccessible and notify all parents or guardians of the lead testing results. Owners stated they will conduct the sampling company to received information to see if can retest, 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Based on record review, the facility had one faucet (Site “B”), that exceeded that allowable levels of lead in the water (5.9 ppb). This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.8 9 10 11 12 13 14if cannot, will plan will be to remove the “Site B” drinking fountain from the premises. The facility will submit proof of completion by pictures/documents to sebastian.phouthavong@dss.ca.gov by 03/16/23. 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 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:Leslie Lepori LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Sebastian Phouthavong LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/16/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/16/2023