Lead safety check·January 18, 2023

On 1/18/23 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Monica Mathur met with Director, Kathy Conrow to conduct a Case Management inspection for the Lead Testing results at Kindercare Learning Center. District Leader, Diane Palacios was also present. It was indicated that there were two (2) outlets which exceeded the Action Level established by the State for exposure. On 1/10/23 during a phone call with LPA Mathur, Director stated she was unaware of the exceedance results and did not know documents had to be submitted to Licensing Office within 2 weeks of sampling. Written Directives for Lead Testing PIN 21-21.1-CCP states copy of the following documents shall be sent by the Child Care Center licensee to the Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) within 2 weeks of the completed sampling date: (1) External Water Sampler Self-Certification Form (LIC 9275) for certified external water samplers. (2) Facility Sketch (LIC 999) fully labeled with the locations of all water outlets, including outlets that will not be sampled. (3) Child Care Center Sampling Checklist Form (LIC 9276 ). Today, on 1/18/23 LPA conducted an inspection and toured the premises with Director, Kathy. LPA also met Facility Tech person, Ryan. Both Director and Ryan stated outlets located in the outdoor play yard, were used for drinking water prior to pandemic. Since pandemic facility ceased to use drinking fountains and children use water bottles. LPA observed outlets have been sealed off with plastic covers, made inaccessible to children. They plan to permanently remove the outlets and a work order has been placed. Due to outlets being in use by children for drinking water before pandemic, children were potentially exposed to lead which is a risk to their health and safety. Deficiency is cited on page 809D) . LPA discussed a Plan of Correction and facility has now submitted the documentation for the post-testing requirements. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Kathy Conrow. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.