Lead safety check·February 10, 2023

On February 10, 2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lorraine Dacanay Breaux conducted an Unannounced Case Management Visit/Lead Testing Exceedance. LPA met with the Director, Imelda Acosta and explained the nature of the visit today. LPA conducted an inspection and inspected the facility for health and safety. Present for today's visit was 10 staff and 40 children in care. The facility operates from Monday - Friday from 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM. (Due to COVID the hours are from 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM). On August 27, 2022 a lead test sample was drawn for 20 water locations in the facility. The department was notified that four water faucets in Room 2, 6, 1D and 5, have elevated lead levels that have exceeded 5.5 ppb. This exceeds the Action Level (ALE) established by the state for lead exposure. Values greater than 5.5 ppb is deemed an Action Level Exceedance and requires the issuance of a deficiency and a Plan of Correction. Per Director, due to low enrollment Classrooms 2 and 6 are not being used at this time. Per Director, Classrooms 1D and 5 the sink/facets are only used for washing hands and supplies, there is another small sink within the classroom that passed testing. This facility does not provide meals (only snacks) and/or cooks at the facility (parents supply) and parents supply the children's water bottles, the facility refills with filtered water as needed through out the day. Upon arrival to review the test results, LPA viewed a plan of correction and the lead testing results posted in a public area. Per director, the president has informed all parents of the test results and received a copy of the plan of action. In addition to the above, a Type B deficiency and plan of correction was documented and issued today, see LIC809D . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights provided. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director Imelda Acosta.