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25 | On April 21, 2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Amanda Sutter met with Director Sue Arriaga Assistant Director Hope Caramena for an unannounced Case Management Inspection. LPA observed care and observation of 19 children by three staff.
The purpose of today’s inspection was to follow up regarding water sampling that indicated Action Level Exceedance (ALE) for a drinking fountain that was tested for lead levels on 1/14/2023. On 1/30/2023 the facility was notified that water levels were in exceedance of 5 parts per billion in the drinking fountain that was tested. Since notification, the facility has made the drinking fountain inoperable by disconnecting the pipe from the water source.
The drinking fountain tested is in the outdoor play area for the preschool. Assistant Director stated that children bring out their own water bottles to the play area, or they are provided water through use of a pitcher and cups. Assistant Director stated that the facility did not initially plan to test the drinking fountain because it had not been in use, but were told the fountain needed to be tested by the tester. LPA asked if the facility had gone through the appropriate procedures to flush the tap beforehand and the Assistant Director stated that she did not believe that they did.
LPA informed Site Supervisor that Grant funding for testing and remediation is available referenced from Provider Information Notice (PIN) 21-04-CCP.
LPA reviewed this report with the Director and conducted an exit interview. One type B citation has been issued. A Notice of Site Visit was provided and should remain posted for 30 days. |