Follow-up·September 20, 2022

On 9/20/22 at 8:55am, LPA Joelle Redding made an unannounced Case Management inspection due to reported Lead Exceedance levels in the facility's water. LPA met with Director, Vanessa Milroy. Drinking fountain reported with 5.5 ppb or greater lead exceedance levels as follows: Classroom 2 - Drinking fountain - 7.5 ppb LPA observed the water fountain today. The fountain has been taped off. Director states that this is the drinking fountain in the older infant room and it has been shut off since the pandemic started. Prior to, it was rarely used for any children to drink out of, as a carafe of water would be filled from the staff break room and provided for the classrooms. Repairs have been started and the retest will be in three weeks. See LIC809D for Type A deficiency. LPA informed the Director to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 9/20/22 that documents the Type A citations to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. Form was provided during the visit. LPA informed Director that this report, dated 9/20/22 and documenting one Type A citation, shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director. NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.