Lead safety check·May 8, 2024

On 5/8/2024 at 1:00pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Morgan Pringle conducted a case management inspection due to the center's lead testing results. The facility is located on the left side of the Cornerstone Fellowship Church. LPA met with Director Abadat (Abi) Khan and Director of Operations Bertha Bryan. There were twenty-two (22) infants and eight (8) additional staff present. The facility operates from 7:00am - 6:00pm, Monday - Friday. The department was notified that one (1) water faucet located in The Toddler room (Orange Room) had elevated lead levels that have exceeded 5.5 ppb. This exceeded the Action Level (ALE) established by the state for lead exposure. The facility requires all children to bring their own water bottles and uses water from the kitchen to refill the bottles. Once the facility was notified of the exceedance postage was installed to not use the faucet and the faucet was made inaccessible to the children in care. Facility has replaced the faucet and is in the process of having it retested. Director is aware that the faucet may not be used until it is retested and tests below the minimum 5.5 ppb that is required. See LIC809D for Type B deficiency cited during today's inspection. Exit interview conducted with Director Abadat Khan. A notice of site visit was provided and must be posted for 30 days.