Lead safety check·January 30, 2023

On 01/30/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Sebastian Phouthavong made a case management inspection and met with Child Development Program Director, Megan Handy & Site Supervisor, Dawn McAuley. The inspection was made in response to water lead testing results received from the facility. The test results showed that the following simples tested above the allowable level 5.0 parts per billion (ppb) of lead in the water: Sample Site D had a reading of 18 ppb. All other sources of water tested below the allowable level of 5.0 ppb. Prior to visit, Director, Megan Handy and Operations and Emergency Services Director, Robert Young notified LPA of the lead testing and has submitted the facility\342\200\231s plan of correction on 01/25/2023. During today\342\200\231s inspection, LPA observed the outside drinking fountain to be already shutoff and was removed from the premise. Director stated the water fountain has been turned off as of March 2020 due to COVID 19 and the water fountain was removed on 01/24/2023. The children in care are receiving drinking water from a filtered water jug and have individual cups. On 01/24/2023, the facility has submitted the External Water Sampling Self-Certification Form (LIC 9275), Child Care Center Sampling Checklist Form (LIC 9276) and Facility Sketch/Floor Plan (LIC 999) to CCL. The following deficiency is being cited (see LIC 809D). Appeal Rights were provided. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Site Supervisor, Dawn McAuley.