Lead safety check·January 12, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jeanette Estrada conducted an unannounced case management inspection on 1/12/2023. LPA met with Director Florence Banda who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. There were 18 children and 2 staff present during the inspection. The purpose of today's inspection is to review and discuss the water lead test results received on 10/10/22. Results indicate that one water source had an action level exceedance (ALE) of lead. One faucet in classroom #5 had a final lead result of 11.9 ppb (parts per billion). A deficiency was cited today due to the water faucet that had the ALE. Per Director, this water faucet had been used as a drinking source or food preparation source for the children. The deficiency listed was observed to be a potential risk and is being cited in accordance with the Written Directive This issue has since been corrected and is being cleared today. The facility blocked off access to the faucet in the classroom once the results were received and had the water source serviced. Water was provided by the facility at this time. Water faucets were replaced on 10/17/22. The faucet was re-tested on 11/8/22 and results were received on 11/22/22 indicated there is no ALE. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Florence Banda. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.