Lead safety check·April 9, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Soleil Marx met with Director, Kelly Reeves, to conduct an unannounced case management inspection regarding lead testing. During today's inspection there was a census of 21 preschool children being supervised by four staff. The purpose of today's inspection was to create a plan of correction following reports of a lead exceedance in one of the facility water outlets. On 02/11/2025, the facility tested water samples for lead. The Lead Testing identified that a water outlet has a Lead Exceedance over the amount of 5.5ppb. The water outlet sampled is marked D, which is the sink located in room #2, which has an exceedance level of 15ug/l. Usage of the sink was stopped immediately upon receiving the results. The facility utilizes a water jug filled in kitchen as a source for drinking water for children. The facility replaced the faucet, cold-water angle stop, and supply line to the sink for room #2 (or D as labeled). The re-testing of the sink was completed on 04/08/2025 and facility will notify LPA of results prior to utilizing the sink for anything other than hand washing. A type B deficiency is being cited on the subsequent page of the report and are considered a potential threat to the health and safety of children in care, if not corrected. An exit interview was conducted with the Director. LPA provided Director with Appeal Rights. A Notice of Site Visit was provided and must be posted for 30 days along with the lead results for parental review.