Lead safety check·February 28, 2023

On 2/2/23 at 12:50 pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Patricia Berry conducted a Case Management inspection due to required lead testing requirements based on lead testing results received on the facility for outlets D & M . LPA toured the facility, took census and met with Director Joy Matthews to further discuss lead results received and measures taken for remediation of lead exceedances. During the inspection, LPA toured and obtained photos of the following water outlets (D) & (M) (identified with lead exceedances: Outlet:( D) -8, and Outlet (M) 8.8 were identified, LPA observed in classroom 9 outlet (D) was covered with signage and is identified as a drinking fountain and is not used for daycare at this time. Outlet (M) in room 1, is an operating classroom; LPA observed outlet (M) is covered with signage and is identified as a drinking fountain. LPA took photos of required signage for cessation of use. Facility implemented the following plan of action until formal remediation can be completed on water outlets: (D) & (M)- Covered water outlets, posted required signages for non-use and will complete repairs to the outlets affected. Facility is in the process of repairs and retesting. LPA observed notification of lead results posted at the facility: On the parent board at the entrance of the facility. Photos also obtained of additional source for access to water -include children bring there own water bottles and the facility provides filtered water as well. Due to facility water outlet testing for lead exceedance level above approved lead levels, a deficiency has been cited. See LIC809D. Additionally, the following resources were discussed and provided from PIN 21-21-CCP dated July 28, 2021: Exit interview conducted with director , report, appeal rights and notice of site visit issued. Notice of site visit must be posted for 30 days