Lead Evaluation
Recent detection of lead in drinking water systems has raised public awareness of the effect that lead can have on young children’s development. Governor Inslee has directed State agencies to assess lead exposure risks to the public and to develop a plan for addressing any identified concerns.
As an initial step, the Department of Early Learning (DEL) would like to get an idea of how many early learning programs may be at risk for lead exposure. Common sources of lead exposure include:
As an initial step, the Department of Early Learning (DEL) would like to get an idea of how many early learning programs may be at risk for lead exposure. Common sources of lead exposure include:
- paint used on buildings built prior to 1978;
- lead piping in water systems built prior to 1986 and
- pesticides used on orchards prior to 1950.
Currently DEL does not collect data on the age of family child care homes or center buildings. A “yes” answer to any of the questions below does not necessarily mean that lead is present in your facility.
Please answer the following questions to the best of your knowledge. Your answers will remain anonymous. Thank you!
Please answer the following questions to the best of your knowledge. Your answers will remain anonymous. Thank you!