Follow-up·October 3, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst Jennifer Velasco (LPA) met with Facility Representative Director Carrie Huppert (D1) for an unannounced Case Management Inspection. LPA observed 14 children in care with three staff. The purpose of today\342\200\231s inspection was to follow up regarding water sampling that indicated Action Level Exceedance (ALE) for a water outlet that was tested for lead levels on 09/06/2022. D1 stated outlet A is the facility's kitchen sink and that the rest of the outlets have been covered and children bring water bottles and the facility uses bottled water. D1 stated that outlet A was rarely used before, and it will not be used at all now until the exceedance is remediated. LPA informed D1 that Grant funding for testing and remediation is available referenced from Provider Information Notice (PIN) 21-04-CCP. Usage of the faucet for cooking was stopped immediately upon receiving the results, and bottled water is now being used a source for water. A new faucet will be ordered. The facility will retest the faucet for lead exceedance once it has been replaced. On the following page of this report is citation of a deficiency that poses a potential threat to the health and safety of children in care if not corrected. LPA reviewed this report with the Facility Representative and conducted an exit interview. A Notice of Site Visit was provided and should remain posted for 30 days.