Follow-up on corrections·October 25, 2022

At 2:15 p.m. on Tuesday October 25th, 2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Karyn Guerra met with Director, Julie Jenkins, for the purpose of a case management inspection. LPA observed a census of 46 children and 5 staff. During today\342\200\231s inspection, LPA followed up regarding water sampling that indicated an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) for water faucets that were tested for lead levels. C, E, F, H, I, and P were in lead level exceedance, greater than 5.5 ppb. Director stated that faucet P is an outdoor drinking fountain. Corrective action was taken to cap all outdoor fountains. LPA observed a water jug outdoors with cups and children's water bottles. Director stated that faucets C, E, F, H, and I were not used for drinking nor cooking purposes and were for hand washing or teacher use only. Facility has taken their own corrective action to replace indoor faucets and retest levels. LPA informed the Director that Grant funding for testing and remediation is available referenced from Provider Information Notice (PIN) 21-04-CCP. A deficiency is cited on the subsequent pages of this report. Appeal rights were provided. An exit interview was conducted and this report was reviewed with the Director, Julie Jenkins. A Notice of Site Visit was provided and shall remain posted for 30 days.