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25 | On 05/17/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jennifer Lott conducted an unannounced Case Management visit for reported Lead Exceedance. LPA was greeted at the front of the facility by Director, Ida Cross and granted entry after identifying herself and disclosing the purpose of her visit. Present in the facility were 30 day care children and 8 teachers/2 aides were present. Faciltiy was within ratio and capacity. LPA interviewed staff and examined the faucets deemed an Action Level Exceedance. Facility provided the required forms (LIC 9275/9276) to the Department on 08/03/2022.
Faucets reported with 5.5ppb or greater lead exceedance levels were as follows:
Classroom #107 "C" - Cold Water - 6.13ppb
Classroom #109 "A" - Cold Water - 9.44ppb
Director reported all faucets in exceedance were replaced and flushed 4 times a day for 3 weeks before having them tested again. Prior to replacement, all sinks identified had been shut off and made inaccessible. The facility has been providing bottled drinking water for over ten (10) years to its staff and students. The sinks that had been tested were used for hand washing only and not for drinking or food preparation.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Ida Cross. A copy of PIN 21-21-CCP was provided. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. |