Lead safety check·April 2, 2025

On 04/02/2025 at 9:00 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Kayla Merchant and Kareeca "Reeca" Sykes met with D irector, Julia Wolfe to conduct a Case Management inspection for the Lead Testing results at Holding Hands Montessori. Initial sampling for Holding Hands Montessori was completed on 1/24/2025 which resulted in an exceedance of 6.7 ppb in one (1) outlet (Outlet A) which exceeded the Action Level established by the State for exposure. The facility submitted test results via email to Community Care Licensing on 1/24/2025 with LIC 9275 and LIC 9276 along with an update facility sketch of location of the outlet. On 2/18/2025 the director submitted the test results including the plan of correction to Community Care Licensing. The Director stated the facility is currently not using the sink faucet (Outlet A) and is utilizing bottled water until a passing result is achieved. During today's inspection, LPAs conducted an inspection and toured the premises with Director, Julia. LPAs observed the outlet located in the office area outside the main classroom (Outlet A) with a "do not consume" sign posted. The facility completed a 5 and a half week flush and the outlet was retested 4/1/2025. 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 requirement. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Julia Wolfe. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 consecutive days. Appeal Rights provided.