Novato Enrichment Care-Miss Nicky's Preschool

101700.3 · Type B

101700.3 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: Based on results received from the certified water samplers, the center exceeded 5.4 ppb of lead in their water source. Once received, the center took immediate and proper actions to remediate the fixtures. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.

HSC 1597.16(a)(1) · Type B

(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Staff did not have access to daycare child's emergency medication. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 11/22/21 at 1:35 pm., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), F.B. arrived at the facility above unannounced to deliver the findings of this complaint investigation. Purpose of inspection was explained. There were no children present today. LPA made an initial visit to the facility on 10/14/21 and a subsequent visit today to deliver the findings. During the course of investigation, interviews were conducted with Director, Staff and Reporting Party. LPA reviewed child’s file. As part of this investigation, copies of the following documents were received from Director via email: facility roster, email communications, personnel report, consent for emergency treatment form, and list of authorized representatives to pick up child. This agency has investigated the complaint alleging that staff did not have access to day care child’s emergency medication. Based on the information obtained, although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. No citations were issued on this report. This report must be available in the facility for public review. Facility was advised to call office for any additional questions, M - F, 8 AM-5 PM at 650-266-8800. Website: www.cdss.ca.gov End of Report. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: