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25 | On April 26, 2023, at 9:35 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cindy Hamilton made an unannounced Case Management inspection, for reported Lead Exceedance. LPA met with Grace Lutheran Preschool Director, Darlene Beebe and proceeded to tour the facility. Also present in the facility were 54 daycare children and 9 teachers/staff. Facility was within ratio & capacity. Staff members have the required background clearances.
LPA interviewed the director and examined the sink with the drinking fountain and faucet combination in Room 10 (Butterflies Room) deemed an Action Level Exceedance (ALE). Per the Director and the results only the drinking fountain was deemed an ALE. The required signed and dated forms (LIC 9275/9276), were submitted to Community Care Licensing via email on 04/11/23 along with LIC 999 Facility Sketch.
Faucets and drinking fountains reported with 5.5 ppb or greater lead exceedance levels were as follows:
Unit C – drinking fountain located in Room 410 (Butterflies Room) - 6.0 ppb
All other fountains and water outlets tested within an acceptable level with no lead exceedance. Parents were notified via the parent communication board where the results are posted. The director reported that the drinking fountain in exceedance (Unit C) was discontinued from use and bagged on 3/30/23. At time of inspection LPA observed that the drinking fountain (Unit C) had been bagged with signage stating out of use. The director states that drinking water is available throughout the facility. Brita filtered water dispensers are located in all the classrooms. The office also has a filtered water dispenser that is readily available for use by children and staff. The director states that staff will fill a Brita water pitcher using the filtered water to refill the children's water bottles throughout the day for indoor and outdoor use.
See LIC809D cited deficiencies. |