Follow-up·November 29, 2022

On 11/29/2022 at 1:30 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Fernandes-Goes made a case management inspection and met with Director, Jessica Ballard. The unannounced visit was conducted to amend report dated 6/24/22 and to acquire documentation still needed due to test results showed that the following faucets tested above the allowable level (5 ppb) of lead in the water: Sample Site, "C" \342\200\223 staff bathroom, 8.0 ppb. The Center Preschool Program Director Kristin Hills provided the External Water Sampling Self-Certification Form (LIC 9275), Child Care Center Sampling Checklist Form (LIC 9276), pictures, and Facility Sketch/Floor Plan (LIC 999) to the Department on 7/6/22 and 10/2022. Proof of test results from HB&T Environmental Cia results is being requested for May 2022 to be submitted to the Department by December 5, 2022. In addition, facility Director Jessica stated that faucet has been retested and is waiting for results at this time which will be provided as soon as it is completed. Center communicated testing results to families and staff and will post testing results in the front gate for parents and families to view. Retesting was conducted on October 2022 by HB&T Environmental Cia. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Jessica Ballard.