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25 | On September 19th, 2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mandie Goodwin met with Principal Wilbert Vallarta to conduct an unannounced case management inspection. During today's inspection there were 28 preschool children being supervised by 7 teachers across 2 classrooms. The purpose of today's inspection was to create a plan of correction following a report of lead exceedance in one of the facility outlets.
On 08/02/2023, the facility tested water samples for lead. One water outlet sampled indicated an Action Level Exceedance (ALE). This outlet is marked F on the facility sketch provided by the center. Outlet F was previously tested on 3/07/2023 and was labeled E. This outlet correlates to a drinking fountain located inside the A-1 classroom. Outlet previously tested at 5.9 ppb and was retested at 11.0 ppb. The facility was notified that water lead levels were in exceedance of 5 parts per billion in outlet F, and that corrective actions are being taken.
During today’s inspection, Principal informed LPA that outlet F has not been used by children since initial notification of lead exceedance. LPA observed that the classroom has a water jug delivery service to provide drinking water. A plan of correction is being issued to ensure that outlet F is made inoperable, removed, and/or replaced. All other faucets used by preschool children have been tested and are not in Action Level Exceedance. Outlet F has been covered by a plastic bag, to make it inaccessible.
A deficiency is cited on the following LIC809-D and the plan of correction was reviewed with the Principal, Wilbert Vallarta. A copy of this report and appeal rights were provided to the Principal.
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