Follow-up·October 20, 2022

On 10/20/22, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Andrew Alemoh and Beneroso conducted a Case Management inspection in response to information received from the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), Division of Drinking Water (DDW). The water samples collected were reported on the prior facility number. LPAs Alemoh and Beneroso met with the Jaime Nailieux the purpose of the inspection was disclosed, and entry was granted. Upon arrival LPAs observed 12 children and 7 staff present today. During the inspection, LPAs Alemoh and Beneroso informed Team Lead, the results provided from SWRCB, indicated the facility had elevated levels of lead in the water in the diaper changing station sink (Samples C, Toddler Rm 2), sink (Sample L, Toddler Rm 1). The Department was notified of the Action Level Exceedance (ALE), levels are at diaper changing station sink C presented levels of 77.50 UG/L, sink L presented levels of 8.650 UG/L. The SWRCB report sample listed facility inspected and collected sample on 09/16/22. Results were provided to facility on 09/27/22. Lab Project Number: 221285 LPAs advised Team Lead, all water outlets tested with an ALE at the facility should be placed as out of service and children should be provided with an alternative drinking water. LPAs observed 2.5-gallon water bottles in every classroom for a substitute of drinking water. Team Lead advised LPAs Alemoh and Beneroso per the sample results, the diaper changing station sink from sample water C (77.5UG/L), and sink L (8.650 UG/L) had high levels of lead. LPAs Alemoh and Beneroso observed the sink to be covered and taped for inaccessibility to children present. The sinks faucets is not utilized for food preparation and or drinking water. Team Lead has notified all parents and will post a sign at each sink affected. According to the Team Lead, last day drinking fountains were utilized by children was during the September 27 th once the results were obtained. The Team Lead stated sink C, and L was repaired on 10/04/22. Facility will retest water for lead and notify LPAs of results after 3 weeks (10/25/22). Facility is aware the lead levels shall no t exceed 5.00 UG/L An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided. along with a Notice of Site Visit and appeal rights to Team LeadJamie Nailieux.