Lead safety check·January 6, 2023

On 01/06/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Amy Strother made a case management inspection and met with Director, Deborah McNally (D1). The inspection was made in response to water lead testing results received from the facility. The test results showed that the following water faucets tested above the allowable level 5.0 parts per billion (ppb) of lead in the water: Sample Site, "D" the sink in the Penguin classroom had a reading of 5.5 parts per billion (ppb) and sample site \342\200\234E\342\200\235 the sink in T-K classroom had a reading of 13 ppb. All other sources of water tested below the allowable level of 5.0 ppb. D1 stated both sink "D" and "E" are staff hand washing sinks and are not used for drinking or food preparation. Upon notification on 12/7/22, the facility removed the faucets from service by wrapping them with a plastic bag and placing a sign on the faucet that reads, "Do Not Use\342\200\235. The facility also posted the testing results for parents and authorized representatives, as required. Children in care are receiving drinking water from individual water bottles from home that staff refill from store bought bottled water, as needed. D1 stated that if a child does not bring a water bottle from home, the staff provide a disposable cup with bottled water. LPA obtained the following documents from school Board President, Susan Jenkins (B1) via email on 12/07/22; External Water Sampling Self-Certification Form (LIC 9275), Child Care Center Sampling Checklist Form (LIC 9276) and Facility Sketch/Floor Plan (LIC 999). On 12/08/22 B1 emailed LPA Strother photos identifying all water outlets labeled and corresponding to the Facility Sketch (LIC 999), as required. During today's visit, D1 provided LPA with a letter that was given to families dated 12/08/22 informing them of the testing results. 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 the Director, Deborah McNally.