Lead safety check·December 11, 2025

On 12/11/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Miguel Herrera conducted an unannounced case management inspection. LPA met with Director Yvette Stephens. The purpose of today's inspection is to conduct a Case Management Inspection regarding a lead exceedance referred to, as an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) of over 5.5 parts per billion (bbp) in the water at this facility. Fresno Regional Office received notification of water lead exceedance at the facility resulting from a recent water lead sampling test that was conducted on 10/09/2025. Based on the lead testing results that were provided, it was determined that there was a lead exceedance to outlet 100405378 (F) of 9.7 parts per billion (bbp). LPA inspected the kitchen outlet and observed that the outlet has been temporarily used for hand washing only until the facility remediates the issue. Director Stephens stated that the facility is using bottled water from a water dispenser to prep snacks and wash utensils in the meantime. Director Stephens disclosed that the facility replaced the filter on 11/17/2025, and is in the process of having the water tested for lead in the upcoming weeks. (See Plan of Corrections for further corrective actions on LIC 809-D). The Facility will continue to provide water to children in care from the water dispensers located in the classrooms. The company that is contracted to supply water to the facility is Culligan Water. Director has notified and posted ALE results at a reasonable location for Authorized Representatives to review. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1 of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiency is being cited during today’s inspection: (See next page LIC809-D). Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Yvette Stephens. Director Stephens was provided appeal rights. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days.