OPTIONS-STATE PRESCHOOL-MONTEREY HIGHLANDS

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 09/24/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kruz Long conducted an unannounced case management inspection for an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) detected in a water fixture in the facility. LPA met with Rocio Gomez-Torres during the visit. Present in the facility were 0 children and 3 teachers/staff. Facility was within ratio & capacity. A COVID 19 risk assessment was conducted. 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 Lead Teacher 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, LIC 999 and LIC 9275 to LPA on 09/23/24. 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 08/19/2023. Faucets and drinking fountain reported with 5.5 ppb or greater lead exceedance levels were as follows: · Drinking Fountain- A (13 ppb) – LPA observed drinking fountain was removed and capped - picture was taken. · Drinking Fountain- B (14 ppb) – LPA observed drinking fountain was removed and capped - picture was taken. page 1 of 2 SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Chico LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kruz Long LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/24/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/24/2024 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 3 FACILITY NAME: OPTIONS-STATE PRESCHOOL-MONTEREY HIGHLANDS FACILITY NUMBER: 191500466 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 09/24/2024 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 09/25/2024 Section Cited 101700.3(b)(1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7California 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: Based on record1 2 3 4 5 6 7LPA observed drinking fountain A,B was removed and capped - picture was taken. Per Staff, the facility does not use Drinking Fountain A,B. Drinking water comes from a filtering system on the wall. POC cleared during site visit. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14and observations, the licensee did not comply with the directive above, as Drinking Fountain- A (13 ppb) and B (14 ppb) tested with an Action Level Exceedance (ALE). This poses an immediate Health and Safety risk to children in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 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:Ana Chico LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Kruz Long LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/24/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/24/2024 FACILITY NAME: OPTIONS-STATE PRESCHOOL-MONTEREY HIGHLANDSFACILITY NUMBER: 191500466 VISIT DATE: 09/24/2024 NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32Per Staff, the facility does not use Drinking Fountain A and B which was removed and capped. Drinking water comes from a filtering system on the wall. 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 B deficiency cited. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report and appeal rights was provided to the Lead Teacher. A notice of site visit was also provided and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. page 2 of 2 SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Chico LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kruz Long LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/24/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/24/2024

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 09/24/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kruz Long conducted an unannounced case management inspection for an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) detected in a water fixture in the facility. LPA met with Rocio Gomez-Torres during the visit. Present in the facility were 0 children and 3 teachers/staff. Facility was within ratio & capacity. A COVID 19 risk assessment was conducted. 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 Lead Teacher 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, LIC 999 and LIC 9275 to LPA on 09/23/24. 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 08/19/2023. Faucets and drinking fountain reported with 5.5 ppb or greater lead exceedance levels were as follows: · Drinking Fountain- A (13 ppb) – LPA observed drinking fountain was removed and capped - picture was taken. · Drinking Fountain- B (14 ppb) – LPA observed drinking fountain was removed and capped - picture was taken. page 1 of 2 SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Chico LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kruz Long LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/24/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/24/2024 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 3 FACILITY NAME: OPTIONS-STATE PRESCHOOL-MONTEREY HIGHLANDS FACILITY NUMBER: 191500466 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 09/24/2024 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 09/25/2024 Section Cited 101700.3(b)(1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7California 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: Based on record1 2 3 4 5 6 7LPA observed drinking fountain A,B was removed and capped - picture was taken. Per Staff, the facility does not use Drinking Fountain A,B. Drinking water comes from a filtering system on the wall. POC cleared during site visit. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14and observations, the licensee did not comply with the directive above, as Drinking Fountain- A (13 ppb) and B (14 ppb) tested with an Action Level Exceedance (ALE). This poses an immediate Health and Safety risk to children in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 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:Ana Chico LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Kruz Long LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/24/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/24/2024 FACILITY NAME: OPTIONS-STATE PRESCHOOL-MONTEREY HIGHLANDSFACILITY NUMBER: 191500466 VISIT DATE: 09/24/2024 NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32Per Staff, the facility does not use Drinking Fountain A and B which was removed and capped. Drinking water comes from a filtering system on the wall. 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 B deficiency cited. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report and appeal rights was provided to the Lead Teacher. A notice of site visit was also provided and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. page 2 of 2 SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Chico LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kruz Long LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/24/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/24/2024