September 15, 2022
What Happened
This was an unannounced lead-water follow-up visit with a concurrent fire drill. The facility had multiple water outlets out of service due to lead exceedances, and all children, staff, and the analyst evacuated and returned after the drill.
Observations
- Several water outlets with lead exceedances were covered, taped off, and posted out of service.
- The facility had replaced faucets identified with lead exceedances and planned a retest.
- A fire drill was conducted at 10:29 a.m. and concluded at 10:42 a.m.
- The analyst observed two firearm security devices at the facility and was told no firearms waiver was on file.
- An outlet in room 12 preschool and an outlet in the STEAM room were identified as exceedances.
- The kitchen area was used only for storage of already prepared food.
Inspector Focus
Citations Issued
101238. a. Building and Grounds (a) The Child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement not met as evidence by: Based on lab report analysis water from the D – Drinking Fountain – Hallway ( 7.5 results Ug/L), and B – Sink_Faucet_Kitchen (5.8 result per Ug/L. These faucets samples taken on 6/27/2022 indicate levels of lead in exceedance. This poses a potential health & safety risk to the children in care.
101238 (g) (2) Buildings and Grounds: (m) Firearms and other weapons shall not be allowed on or stored on the premises of a child care center. The requirement is not met as eveidenced. On 9/15/2022 Upon arrival, LPA observed two securities guard with firearms. Per Director of Plant and Lead Teacher, the facility did not report to DSS and do not have a firearms waiver on file. This poses an immediately health & safety risk to the children in care.
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