Lead safety check·December 20, 2022

On 12/20/22, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Amy Strother made a case management inspection and met with Site Supervisor, Deann Johns (S1). The inspection was made in response to water lead testing results received from the facility. The test results showed that the following faucet tested above the allowable level 5.0 parts per billion (ppb) of lead in the water: Sample Site, "C" had a reading of 9.6 ppb. All other sources of water tested below the allowable level of 5.0 ppb. During a phone call on 12/07/22, S1 informed LPA that Sample Site \342\200\234C\342\200\235 is an adult sink in the classroom used for cleaning and staff hand washing, not for drinking water or food prep. S1 stated that the sink was made inaccessible on 11/28/22 when they became aware that it tested in exceedance for lead. S1 stated that the sink faucet and hose connection at Site \342\200\234C\342\200\235 has been replaced and is currently in the process of being flushed prior to re-testing. During today's visit, LPA observed that Site "C" has been made inaccessible. S1 stated that children from disposable water cups. On 12/15/22 facility representative submitted the Facility Sketch/Floor Plan (LIC 999), Child Care Center Sampling Checklist Form (LIC 9276), a photo of sample site \342\200\234C\342\200\235 showing how it was made inaccessible, with yellow caution tape and a sign that reads, \342\200\234Do Not Use\342\200\235 on red paper and 8 pages of documents from the laboratory that completed the testing. LPA has requested that the following documentation be submitted; External Water Sampling Self-Certification Form (LIC 9275), and photos of all water outlets labeled and corresponding to the Facility Sketch (LIC 999). 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, Deann Johns .