Lead safety check·January 6, 2023

On 01/06/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Sebastian Phouthavong made a case management inspection and met with Director, Hamidi Shaharazad and Site Supervisor, Karen Sheehan. The inspection was made in response to water lead testing results received from the facility. The test results showed that the following simples tested above the allowable level 5.0 parts per billion (ppb) of lead in the water: Sample Site, "A" had a reading of 8.0 ppb and Sample Site, "B" had a reading of 9.0 ppb. All other sources of water tested below the allowable level of 5.0 ppb. During today\342\200\231s inspection, LPA observed the both drinking fountains to be temporarily blocked off by means of caution tape and covers over them, making it inaccessible children in care. For the drinking fountain outside, the director stated the facility intend to remove parts of the fountain or remove the whole fountain of the location and turning off the valve, making it unusable. For the Water fountain inside a classroom, the Site Supervisor stated the facility intend to \342\200\234Cap off\342\200\235 the fountain, making it enclosed and turning off the valve, making it unusable. On 01/04/2023, the facility has submitted the External Water Sampling Self-Certification Form (LIC 9275), Child Care Center Sampling Checklist Form (LIC 9276) and Facility Sketch/Floor Plan (LIC 999) to CCL. The following deficiency is being cited (see LIC 809D). Appeal Rights were provided. 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Site Supervisor, Karen Sheehan.