Lead safety check·April 27, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Diana Campos met with Program Coordinator Katina Jones to conduct an unannounced case management inspection regarding lead exceedances from two faucets in the Infant/Toddler center. The Bright beginnings classroom faucet identified as faucet E and the Great beginnings classroom faucet identified as faucet D exceeded the acceptable amount of lead allowed in a child care center. During the unannounced inspection LPA toured the facility for a health and safety check. Present during the inspection were 7 staff and 9 children in care. LPA observed the faucets identified as faucet E and D as inoperable for drinking or cooking during the inspection. Director stated that both faucets E and D have been replaced and will be retested. The facility was directed to run the water 4 times a day for 30 seconds for a total of 3 weeks before retesting the water supply. Both faucets will remain inoperable and not be used for drinking or cooking until the facility is notified that the amount of lead in the water supply is acceptable. The facility will contact the water sampler agency to schedule an appointment for re-testing. See 809-D for deficiency. Exit interview and report reviewed with Program Coordinator Katina Jones.