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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lilia Hernandez conducted an unannounced case management inspection on 03/21/2024 for the purpose of addressing an Action Lead Exceedance (ALE) at the facility. LPA arrived to the facility at 9:52AM and met with Susana Yorke - Washington, Principal, who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. LPA observed 15 children with 2 staff upon arrival.
Community Care Licensing was notified of the results of the Lead Water Testing conducted at the facility on 11/8/2022. The sample test for the water fountain located outside Room 2, identified on the facility sketch by letter “A” , tested at 9.99 bbp and water fountain identified on the facility sketch by letter “B” , tested at 8.40 bbp exceed allowable limit for lead. Test samples testing over 5.5 ppb and above is considered an exceedance.
During today’s visit LPA was provided with retesting results of the Lead Water Testing conducted at the facility on 1/26/2023. Principal provided LPA with a copy of the Plan of Corrections for both water outlet "A" and "B". The Principal is reporting that point -of use filters have been installed as a plan of correction.
Principal did not have information relating to the maintenance of the point of use water filters. Principal contacted Scott Dwelley, Drinking Water Program Specialist, who via telephone verbally disclosed that point of use water filters will be maintained two times per year. Principal disclosed that a maintenance service log for the water filters will be kept at the facility.
LPA took pictures of the water outlets “A” and “B”. LPA received copies of External Water Sampler Self-Certification Form (LIC 9275); Child Care Center Sampling Checklist Form (LIC 9276); Facility Sketch (LIC 999) in which all water outlets are noted; and a copy of water testing results summary.
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