Lead safety check·December 19, 2023

On 12/19/23 at 10:30am, Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Loretta Dyson and Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sikia Blue arrived at the center for an unannounced case management inspection. LPM and LPA met with Tammy Dube, the assistant director, and then with the director Jeni Smith who arrived shortly after LPM and LPA arrived. There were 35 children and 5 additional staff also present. The facility completed the required lead testing of water outlets, and outlets C, D and I were found to be in exceedance of the Action Level of 5 ppb. The outlets are located in the building that houses the gym and another kitchen. The director stated that they do not use the outlets that were in exceedance, but they were tested as they were clear on what to test. LPM observed that outlet I is a water fountain in the hallway, is covered and has an out of order sign attached to it. LPM observed that outlets C and D are in the kitchen and the water has been turned off, so no water is coming out of the fixture. All outlets are not accessible to children at this time. The facility was provided a copy of the test results and it will be posted on the parent board. The facility plans to have the outlets repaired and retested, or replaced. The facility understands that they are unable to use the outlets until they receive the test results, and the Action Level is 5 ppb or below. See LIC 809D for a deficiency being cited today. An exit interview was conducted with Jeni Smith, and a copy of this report, a Notice of Site Visit, and appeal rights were provided. The facility was reminded to have the Notice of Site Visit posted for 30 days.