Lead safety check·May 4, 2023

On 03/08/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Pete Hernandez, met with Director, Isaak Ramirez, for a case management visit in regards to the lead testing results submitted by the facility and explained the reason for the visit to them. Present were 1 staff with 0 children in care. Facility submitted that there is an exceedance of about 10 (ppb) sample (B) room 28 from the sink faucet Director stated that all the above have been disabled and repairs are expected in two weeks once ordered parts are received. Retesting will be scheduled once repairs are completed. They are expected to be completed before end of school year on June 13, 2023. The facility uses water for the staff and children from other faucets that have passed lead safety testing of 5.5 (ppb) or less. Type B deficiency was cited during today's visit. Director was informed that failure to correct the deficiencies by the specified Plan of Correction Due Date will result in assessment of civil penalties in the amount of $100 per day per violation until the correction is made. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Isaak Ramirez, A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.