JOYFUL BEGINNINGS

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 02/05/25 at 8:43AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kareeca "Reeca" Sykes met with Director, Carol Carter to conduct a Case Management inspection for the Lead Testing results at Joyful Beginnings. It was indicated that there were two (2) outlets which exceeded the Action Level established by the State for exposure. Facility submitted test results via email to LPA A. Curry on 12/03/2024 with LIC 9275 and LIC 9276 along with an update facility sketch of location of outlets. LPA K. Sykes spoke with the Director on 01/31/2025 as to which Director then submitted the test results including the plan of correction via email to LPA K.Sykes. Director stated the facility is currently not using the water fountain (Outlet B) and the sink faucet (Outlet C) in classroom 8 (The room is not currently in use and children bring reusable water bottles and provided drinking water from a "Brita water filter" if needed. During today's inspection, LPA conducted an inspection and toured the premises with Director, Carol. LPA observed the outlets located on the second floor in the hallway (Outlet B) and in classroom 8 (Outlet C). LPA observed outlets have been made inaccessible to children. Director stated the facility plans to remove the water fountain (Outlet B) if after recommended flushing and retesting the water fountain still exceeds in lead results. The facility has already replaced the sink faucet (Outlet C). As of now, the facility is currently flushing both outlets as directed for the next five (5) weeks and will have both outlets retested. Due to the children potentially being exposed to lead which is a risk to their health and safety a Deficiency is cited on page 809D. LPA discussed a Plan of Correction and facility has now submitted the documentation for the post-testing requirements. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Carol Carter. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 consecutive days. SUPERVISORS NAME: Sherelle Johnson LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kareeca Sykes LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/05/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/05/2025 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 2 FACILITY NAME: JOYFUL BEGINNINGS FACILITY NUMBER: 073408890 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 02/05/2025 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 02/05/2025 Section Cited 101700.3(b)(2) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7(b)(2) Licensees shall maintain a lead value at or below the Action Level of 5 ppb in all outlets subject to the testing requirements of these Written Directives, for the health and safety of children in care. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:1 2 3 4 5 6 7Facility has replaced the faucet and is scheduled to re-test. Facility provided all documentation for lead test. By COB 03/19/2025, facility will submit results from retested outlets to licensing. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Per Lead Testing results, there is 2 drinking water outlets inside the facility with lead exceedance. Director states both outlets have not been used. Due to children having access to the water fountain, this poses/posed potential risk to health/safety of children.8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Sherelle Johnson LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Kareeca Sykes LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/05/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/05/2025

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 02/05/25 at 8:43AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kareeca "Reeca" Sykes met with Director, Carol Carter to conduct a Case Management inspection for the Lead Testing results at Joyful Beginnings. It was indicated that there were two (2) outlets which exceeded the Action Level established by the State for exposure. Facility submitted test results via email to LPA A. Curry on 12/03/2024 with LIC 9275 and LIC 9276 along with an update facility sketch of location of outlets. LPA K. Sykes spoke with the Director on 01/31/2025 as to which Director then submitted the test results including the plan of correction via email to LPA K.Sykes. Director stated the facility is currently not using the water fountain (Outlet B) and the sink faucet (Outlet C) in classroom 8 (The room is not currently in use and children bring reusable water bottles and provided drinking water from a "Brita water filter" if needed. During today's inspection, LPA conducted an inspection and toured the premises with Director, Carol. LPA observed the outlets located on the second floor in the hallway (Outlet B) and in classroom 8 (Outlet C). LPA observed outlets have been made inaccessible to children. Director stated the facility plans to remove the water fountain (Outlet B) if after recommended flushing and retesting the water fountain still exceeds in lead results. The facility has already replaced the sink faucet (Outlet C). As of now, the facility is currently flushing both outlets as directed for the next five (5) weeks and will have both outlets retested. Due to the children potentially being exposed to lead which is a risk to their health and safety a Deficiency is cited on page 809D. LPA discussed a Plan of Correction and facility has now submitted the documentation for the post-testing requirements. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Carol Carter. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 consecutive days. SUPERVISORS NAME: Sherelle Johnson LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kareeca Sykes LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/05/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/05/2025 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 2 FACILITY NAME: JOYFUL BEGINNINGS FACILITY NUMBER: 073408890 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 02/05/2025 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 02/05/2025 Section Cited 101700.3(b)(2) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7(b)(2) Licensees shall maintain a lead value at or below the Action Level of 5 ppb in all outlets subject to the testing requirements of these Written Directives, for the health and safety of children in care. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:1 2 3 4 5 6 7Facility has replaced the faucet and is scheduled to re-test. Facility provided all documentation for lead test. By COB 03/19/2025, facility will submit results from retested outlets to licensing. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Per Lead Testing results, there is 2 drinking water outlets inside the facility with lead exceedance. Director states both outlets have not been used. Due to children having access to the water fountain, this poses/posed potential risk to health/safety of children.8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 2 3 4 5 6 7 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Sherelle Johnson LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Kareeca Sykes LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/05/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/05/2025