Lead Testing and Prevention Information in Accordance with AB 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018

This webpage is designed to provide information and resources about lead testing and will be updated periodically. It is recommended to visit this webpage for latest information.

Provider Information for Parents & Families about Lead Poisoning

All licensees (Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes) must provide the following flyer to parents and families upon enrolling or reenrolling any child.

• Risks and Effects of Lead Poisoning PUB 515 (Arabic, Farsi, Español, Russian, 한국어, 中文, Tiếng Việt)

Provider Information Notices (PINs)

• PIN 22-13-CCP - Preventative Health and Safety Course Includes Prevention of Lead Exposure for New Applicants
• PIN 22-06-CCP - Lead Testing in Child Care Centers – Frequently Asked Questions
• PIN 21-21.1-CCP - Release of the Written Directives for Lead Testing of Water in Licensed Child Care Centers Per AB 2370
• PIN 21-04-CCP - Availability Of State And Federal Funding To Test Drinking Water For Lead Contamination In Child Care Centers And For Remediation (Correction) Of Lead Contamination
• PIN-20-12-CCP - Written directives for lead testing in child care centers will be delayed due to COVID-19
• PIN-20-01-CCP - Required Lead Testing for Drinking Water in Licensed Child Care Centers and the Provision of Lead Exposure Information to Parents and Guardians by All Licensed Child Care Facilities
• Translations: Español

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Lead Testing in Child Care FAQs

Additional Resources for Providers

• National Drinking Water Alliance Lead Fact Sheet
• Online Eligibility Form for State Grant funding
• Grant Fact Sheet for Providers
• Fact Sheet for Landlords
• Fixture Out Service Sign
• How to Identify a Low-Lead Fixture for Replacement
• New Fixture Flushing Schedule
• EPA Consumer Tool for Identifying POU Drinking Water Filters Certified to Reduce Lead
• NSF Certified Product Listings for Lead Reduction
• Child Care Center Sampling Checklist Form (LIC 9276)
• Sacramento State, Office of Water Programs Resources
• For more information about locating an External Certified Water Sampler, click AB 2370 Sampler Directory

• Extended Closure Best Practice Flushing Guidance

Resources for External Certified Water Samplers

• National Drinking Water Alliance Lead Fact Sheet
• External Water Sampler Self-Certification Form (9275)
• Training Video for Samplers
• Instructions to Laboratories
• Example Map and Chain of Custody
• Example Map and Chain of Custody for Combination Centers
• Child Care Center Grant Applicants Served by the Grant Program

Questions?

For any additional questions, please email:
CCCWaterTesting@dss.ca.gov