SEQUOIA CHILDREN'S CENTER

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 September 22, 2022 at approximately 3:30 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nathan Garcia conducted an unannounced, case management inspection for the Action Level Exceedance (ALE) of Lead in Child Care Center's water. LPA met with the director, Alma Ortega The purpose of the inspection was explained. Present in facility are 48 children with 10 teachers and 3 floaters, serving preschool children. LPA discussed the new Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018 requires the Lead Testing of water in the Child Care Center with the site director during the inspection. All Child Care Centers 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. The facility received the ALE report from the Vendor on 7/16/2022. Test results for this facility that exceeded a higher level of parts per billion (ppb) allowed, 5.5 ppb. The facility was proactive in getting facility faucets tested and putting signs indicating that the water fountain/kitchen fixture is not for drinking and is currently out of order. The facility took action to contact the facility's management to repair and replace the fixture. Per director, the certified plumber has replaced faucet on 9/16/22. The facility is currently flushing the fixture as instructed by the certified water samplers. The facility will be scheduling a retest with the certified water samplers three weeks after the flush has been done. Per director, Cal Rural, who initially tested their waters has not been able to respond back to the facility to schedule for a retest. The facility asked the children to bring their own water from home and the bottles are replenished by using filtered water or store bought bottled water, as needed. LPA obtained the copies of the External Water Sampler Self-Certification Form (LIC9275), Child Care Center Sampling Checklist (LIC9276), Facility Sketch (LIC999), in an email to the LPA. A copy of this report, appeal rights and the deficiency page will be emailed to the director due to low ink in LPA's printer. Confirmation of receipt of the email is required. * See next page for deficiency cited today SUPERVISORS NAME: Daniel J Oquendo LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nathan Garcia LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/22/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/22/2022 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: SEQUOIA CHILDREN'S CENTER FACILITY NUMBER: 410519042 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 09/22/2022 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 10/24/2022 Section Cited 101700.3(b)(1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7101700.3 California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers (b)(1) A result with values of 5.5 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 included signs and will replace the fixtures affected and will be flushing the water fixture until they are retested with a certified water sampler by 10/24/2022. Director will provide the new test results to LPA no later than 10/24/2022 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Based on results received from the certified water samplers, the facility exceeded 5.5 ppb of lead in their water source. Once recieved, the facility took immediate and proper actions to remediate the fixtures. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons 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:Daniel J Oquendo LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Nathan Garcia LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/22/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/22/2022

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 September 22, 2022 at approximately 3:30 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nathan Garcia conducted an unannounced, case management inspection for the Action Level Exceedance (ALE) of Lead in Child Care Center's water. LPA met with the director, Alma Ortega The purpose of the inspection was explained. Present in facility are 48 children with 10 teachers and 3 floaters, serving preschool children. LPA discussed the new Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018 requires the Lead Testing of water in the Child Care Center with the site director during the inspection. All Child Care Centers 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. The facility received the ALE report from the Vendor on 7/16/2022. Test results for this facility that exceeded a higher level of parts per billion (ppb) allowed, 5.5 ppb. The facility was proactive in getting facility faucets tested and putting signs indicating that the water fountain/kitchen fixture is not for drinking and is currently out of order. The facility took action to contact the facility's management to repair and replace the fixture. Per director, the certified plumber has replaced faucet on 9/16/22. The facility is currently flushing the fixture as instructed by the certified water samplers. The facility will be scheduling a retest with the certified water samplers three weeks after the flush has been done. Per director, Cal Rural, who initially tested their waters has not been able to respond back to the facility to schedule for a retest. The facility asked the children to bring their own water from home and the bottles are replenished by using filtered water or store bought bottled water, as needed. LPA obtained the copies of the External Water Sampler Self-Certification Form (LIC9275), Child Care Center Sampling Checklist (LIC9276), Facility Sketch (LIC999), in an email to the LPA. A copy of this report, appeal rights and the deficiency page will be emailed to the director due to low ink in LPA's printer. Confirmation of receipt of the email is required. * See next page for deficiency cited today SUPERVISORS NAME: Daniel J Oquendo LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nathan Garcia LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/22/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/22/2022 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: SEQUOIA CHILDREN'S CENTER FACILITY NUMBER: 410519042 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 09/22/2022 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 10/24/2022 Section Cited 101700.3(b)(1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7101700.3 California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers (b)(1) A result with values of 5.5 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 included signs and will replace the fixtures affected and will be flushing the water fixture until they are retested with a certified water sampler by 10/24/2022. Director will provide the new test results to LPA no later than 10/24/2022 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Based on results received from the certified water samplers, the facility exceeded 5.5 ppb of lead in their water source. Once recieved, the facility took immediate and proper actions to remediate the fixtures. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons 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:Daniel J Oquendo LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Nathan Garcia LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/22/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/22/2022

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected