| Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Fabiola Diaz and Karyn Guerra met with Facility Representative Carmen Osorio-Ruiz. for an unannounced Case Management Inspection. LPA observed there were currently 12 children in care with 3 staff.
The purpose of today’s inspection was to follow up regarding water sampling that indicated Action Level Exceedance (ALE) for a faucet that was tested for lead levels on August 2022. Licensing was notified of the water levels that were in exceedance of 5 parts per billion in the faucet in the classroom which was used for drinking water. Carmen stated that the faucet was retested on 9/22/22, but Carmen has not received the test results
LPAs observed a water dispenser in the classroom. Carmen stated that the facility has been using the water dispenser for drinking water, and they fill a water jug to take outside with disposable cups. Carmen explained that the faucet has now only been used for washing hands.
LPAs informed the Facility Representative that Grant funding for testing and remediation is available referenced from Provider Information Notice (PIN) 21-04-CCP.
See LIC809-D for Type B deficiency. LPA reviewed this report with the Facility Representative and conducted an exit interview. A Notice of Site Visit was provided and should remain posted for 30 days.
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