Follow-up·September 29, 2022

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Fabiola Diaz and Karyn Guerra met with Facility Representative Yolanda Jones-Hankerson for an unannounced Case Management Inspection. LPAs observed there were currently 4 children in care with 2 staff. The purpose of today\342\200\231s inspection was to follow up regarding water sampling that indicated Action Level Exceedance (ALE) for water faucets that were tested for lead levels on 5/17/22. Department was notified by Betsy Uda on 6/7/22 that water levels were in exceedance of 5 parts per billion. Faucets A, B, and C were in lead level exceedance. F aucets were retested on 7/13/22 and Faucets A and B were still in lead level exceedance. Facility is still in the process of clearing the lead levels exceedance. LPAs observed a water dispenser in the classroom. Yolanda stated that the facility has been using the water dispenser for drinking water, and they fill a water jug to take outside with disposable cups. Yolanda explained that the faucets have never been used for water consumption. LPAs informed the Facility Representative that Grant funding for testing and remediation is available referenced from Provider Information Notice (PIN) 21-04-CCP. No deficiencies were cited today. 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.