Lead safety check·September 30, 2025

On September 30, 2025, at 1:02 p.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kendal Zirbes conducted an unannounced case management Lead Testing/Exceedance inspection for the purpose of notifying the facility there has been a lead exceedance referred for an Action Level Exceedance (ALE) of over 5.5 parts per billion (ppb) in the water at the facility. LPA met with facility representative Lugene Springfield. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility. Zero preschool age children were present at the Center during the inspection. Palmdale Regional Office received notification of water lead exceedance at the facility resulting from a recent water lead sampling test. Based on the records reviewed outlet (A) an indoor sink faucet located in the staff lounge had an ALE of 14.00ppb, outlet (B) an indoor sink faucet located in the boys restroom had an ALE of 7.800ppb and outlet (C30) an indoor sink in the girls restroom had an ALE of 7.100ppb. Per conversation with facility representative, outlet (A) has only been utilized by the staff members for hand washing purposes, staff food preparation and cleaning the staffs\342\200\231 dishes/utensils. Outlet (B) and Outlet (C30) have been utilized by childcare children for hand washing purposes only. Per conversations, art projects or learning activities that include food preparation do not utilize the water from outlets (A),(B) or (C30). Furthermore, interviewee reported Sparklets water company, delivers water to the Center for drinking. When the children brush their teeth, Sparklets water is utilized. Facility Representative stated children's water cups have never been filled with water from outlet (A)(B) or (C30). During LPAs facility tour today, LPA observed a do not use sign posted on the sinks. In addition the faucets and sinks were marked off with red tape. Based on interviews and observations, Outlet (A) is utilized by the staff only, for hand washing, cleaning and food preparation for the staff. Outlet (B) and Outlet (C30) are utilized for hand washing purposes only. Therefore, citations were not issued. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Lugene Springfield.