| On 10/31/22 at 10:30 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Adrian Mangina made an unannounced Case Management inspection, for reported Lead Exceedance. LPA met with Director, Anita hill. Also present in the facility were 70 daycare children in 6 classrooms and 17 teachers/staff. Facility was within ratio & capacity. LPA interviewed staff and examined the faucets and drinking fountains deemed an Action Level Exceedance. Facility provided facility sketch and required forms (LIC 9275/9276) to Department on 5/6/22.
Faucets and drinking fountains reported with 5.5 ppb or greater lead exceedance levels were as follows:
Classroom 7 drinking fountain (F) 7.7 ppb
Classroom 8 Sink Faucet (I) 5.50 ppb
Classroom 6 Drinking Fountain (L) 33 ppb
Director reported, that all faucets in exceedance were replaced on 5/26/22 and were flushed four times per day as instructed. The plumber had replaced the faucet and fountains. The outlets were retested on 7/27/22. Outlets were flushed as required and the exceedance remained. Director had the facility handyman replace the plumbing lines that connect water from wall to faucet on or around 9/10/22. Once again, the outlets were flushed 4 times a day for 3 weeks before having them tested again. On 9/29/22 the outlets were retested, and the water tested within acceptable levels. During this time children brought water bottles from home and staff utilized safe water outlets for refills. All staff were informed not to use the faucets/water fountain for drinking water or food preparation. Prior to replacement and retesting all affected outlets were covered and taped.
See LIC809D for Type B deficiency cited.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Anita Hill. A copy of PIN 21-21-CCP was provided. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
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