Follow-up·February 5, 2025

On 02/05/25 at 8:43AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kareeca "Reeca" Sykes met with Director, Carol Carter to conduct a Case Management inspection for the Lead Testing results at Joyful Beginnings. It was indicated that there were two (2) outlets which exceeded the Action Level established by the State for exposure. Facility submitted test results via email to LPA A. Curry on 12/03/2024 with LIC 9275 and LIC 9276 along with an update facility sketch of location of outlets. LPA K. Sykes spoke with the Director on 01/31/2025 as to which Director then submitted the test results including the plan of correction via email to LPA K.Sykes. Director stated the facility is currently not using the water fountain (Outlet B) and the sink faucet (Outlet C) in classroom 8 (The room is not currently in use and children bring reusable water bottles and provided drinking water from a "Brita water filter" if needed. During today's inspection, LPA conducted an inspection and toured the premises with Director, Carol. LPA observed the outlets located on the second floor in the hallway (Outlet B) and in classroom 8 (Outlet C). LPA observed outlets have been made inaccessible to children. Director stated the facility plans to remove the water fountain (Outlet B) if after recommended flushing and retesting the water fountain still exceeds in lead results. The facility has already replaced the sink faucet (Outlet C). As of now, the facility is currently flushing both outlets as directed for the next five (5) weeks and will have both outlets retested. Due to the children potentially being exposed to lead which is a risk to their health and safety a 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, Carol Carter. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 consecutive days.