Follow-up·March 1, 2023

On March 1, 2023, at approximately 2:45 PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Josiah Gathing met with Director Maria Chagolla to conduct an unannounced case management inspection. During today's inspection there were 14 preschool children being supervised by 2 teachers. The purpose of today's inspection was to create a plan of correction following a report of lead exceedance in one of the facility outlets. On January 6, 2023, the facility tested water samples for lead. One water outlet sampled indicated an Action Level Exceedance (ALE). This outlet is marked B on the facility sketch provided by the center. Outlet B correlates to a sink located inside the office/staff room. On January 23, 2023 the facility was notified that water levels were in exceedance of 5 parts per billion in outlet B. During today\342\200\231s inspection, Director informed LPA that outlet B has never been used for food preparation or drinking water, and is only used for art supplies and cleaning. LPA observed art supplies in and around outlet B. Outlet B was tested in error. However, a plan of correction is being issued in accordance with lead exceedance guidelines. All faucets used for drinking and food preparation have been tested and are not in Action Level Exceedance. LPA received the lead testing map and other required documents from the Director during today's inspection. A deficiency is cited on the following LIC809-D and the plan of correction was reviewed with the Director, Maria Chagolla. A copy of this report and appeal rights were provided to the Director.