inspection — Annual Inspection2 citations

April 23, 2025

CAMELLIA PRESCHOOL

What Happened

Annual random inspection with case management follow-up found lead exceedance in lobby fountain (6.7 ppb vs. 5.5 ppb limit). Classroom water previously tested without exceedance. Children do not access lobby fountain.

Observations

  • Water sample from lobby drinking fountain tested 03/07/2025 showed lead exceedance of 6.7 parts per billion (exceeds 5.5 ppb recommendation)
  • Classroom water previously tested in 2022 without lead exceedance
  • Preschool children do not use lobby water fountain

Inspector Focus

Lead TestingFire SafetySupervision/RatiosChild RecordsStaff RecordsPhysical Plant

Citations Issued

Type B101700.3(b)(1)

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as evidenced by test results indicated an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) of 6.7 ppb in samples collected from the drinking fountain in the lobby which poses/posed a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care if not corrected

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Type B101212(b)

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not reporting the name of the center director to the Department which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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