Follow-up on corrections·October 26, 2022

On 10/26/2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Katy Maestas conducted a field visit to the Center for the purpose of a case management inspection. LPA arrived at the Center and was met by the Assistant Director Juanita Belen (D2). Director Donyale Roberts (D1) arrived shortly after at approximately 2:30 PM. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entrance into the facility by D2. LPA toured the Center; D2 accompanied LPA for the entirety of the tour. LPA observed 12 infants being supervised by 3 adults and 47 preschool-aged children being supervised by 5 adults during nap time. LPA determined through accessing Guardian that all required adults are background cleared. LPA is following-up on a lead testing report, dated 10/06/2022, which tested the water used for both consumption and hand washing in the facility. LPA was notified of the lead testing report on 10/20/2022 via mail. The report revealed that 4 water outlets (bathroom sinks) had elevated levels of lead. D2 stated that these water outlets were never used for consumption and only for hand washing. LPA verified that the affected water outlets are not in use; sinks were taped off and marked "closed." Both classrooms contain additional sinks that may be utilized until the 4 faucets are repaired. D2 stated that water for consumption is from the kitchen sink which tested as having NO elevated levels of lead. D1 stated that EMCOR will repair the water outlets and that the water will be re-tested. As a result of the water testing positive for elevated levels of lead, a deficiency was cited on subsequent page 809D page. An exit interview was conducted and the report was reviewed with D1. Licensee Appeal Rights were provided. A Notice of Site visit was posted by LPA and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.