Lead safety check·January 24, 2023

On 01/24/2023, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Jeremey McClain and Erwina Pascual-Golamco met with Licensing Representative Monique Mejorado for an unannounced Case Management Inspection. Upon arrival, LPAs observed 9 children supervised by two staff members. On 12/09/2022, a sample from a faucet/fountain combo located in the classroom was collected and tested for lead exceedance. Results indicated lead values 6.9 parts per billion (pbb), exceeding the recommended 5.5 pbb. The source was previously used for drinking, washing hands, and cooking. Usage of the water source was stopped immediately upon receiving the results, and the fountain and faucet has been made inaccessible. The facility will retest the source for lead exceedance once it has been replaced. Currently, children are bringing their own water bottles for drinking and there are other faucets that available for cooking and washing hands. Deficiencies are cited on the subsequent page of the report and are considered a potential threat to the health and safety of children in care, if not corrected. An exit interview was conducted with the Licensing Representative. The facility has posted the report indicating the results. LPA provided licensing representative with Appeal Rights, and a Notice of Site Visit that must be posted for 30 days.