Lead safety check·January 19, 2023

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Soleil Marx and Jeremey McClain met with Director Cassidy Simpson to conduct an unannounced case management inspection regarding lead testing. During today's inspection there was a census of 20 children being supervised by 4 teachers. The purpose of today's inspection was to create a plan of correction following reports of lead exceedance in two of the facility outlets. On 11/4/2022, the facility tested water samples for lead. The Lead Testing identified two water outlets that has a Lead Exceedance over the amount of 5.5ppb. The water outlet sampled is marked B, which has an exceedance of 7.9ppb and C which has an exceedance of 7.6ppb. Usage of the faucets was stopped immediately upon receiving the results, and a Primo water station is now being used a source for water. The facility also has alternate water outlets. The facility will retest before using water outlets sampled B and C, and will follow up with LPA prior to use. Deficiencies are 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, and a Notice of Site Visit that must be posted for 30 days.