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25 | On February 2, 2023 at 9:55 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Leilani Curtis conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection, for reported Lead Exceedance. LPA met with Director, Daphne Landa. LPA toured the facility with Assistant Director Katrina Hoffman. Also present in the facility were 25 daycare children and 9 teachers/staff. Facility was within ratio & capacity. Staff members have the required background clearances and are associated to the facility. 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 the Department via email on 10/17/22.
Faucets and drinking fountains reported with 5.5 ppb or greater lead exceedance levels were as follows:
Fixture O-DP yard water fountain: 6.2 ppb
All other fountains and water outlets tested within an acceptable level with no lead exceedance. Parents were notified via email of the lead exceedance and testing results were posted on 11/18/22. The director reported that the faucet in exceedance (Fixture O) was discontinued from use on 10/29/22. At time of inspection LPA observed an “Out of Service” Sign next to the fixture with lead exceedance. To ensure that the affected drinking fountain is not used the water was turned off. The director states that the fixture was replaced with certified low-lead fixtures on 1/26/23. The director also states that the fixture will be conditioned for at least three weeks by flushing them 4 times a day, and then re-tested by a certified third-party sampler. Parents/guardians and Community Care Licensing will be notified of the follow up testing results once they have been received. The director states that purified drinking water is available throughout the facility for drinking and food preparation. Pitchers of purified water are located in each classroom and bottled water is used for cooking/food preparation. Children bring water bottles to school each day which are refilled by facility staff.
See LIC809D for deficiency cited.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Director Daphne Landa. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. LPA observed Director Landa post notice of site visit.
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