Lead safety check·December 22, 2025

On December 22, 2025, at 10:45am., 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 (B) an indoor sink faucet located in the staff lounge had an ALE of 18.000ppb, outlet (A) an indoor sink faucet located in the hallway outside of the boys and girls restroom had an ALE of 15.000ppb. Per conversation with facility representative, outlet (B) 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 (A) has been utilized by the staff for washing and sanitizing of children's dishes. Per conversation with facility representative, art projects or learning activities that include food preparation do not utilize the water from outlets (A) or (B). Furthermore, interviewee reported Sparklets water company, delivers water to the Center for drinking. Facility Representative stated children's water cups have never been filled with water from outlet (A) or (B). Facility Representative stated outlets (A) and (B) were tested as a proactive measure and have not been utilized for food preparation or drinking by the children. 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. Report continued on page two Report continued on page two During this inspection, facility representative confirmed enrolled children brushed their teeth while in attendance prior to the COVID 19 pandemic. Facility representative stated the two sinks in the classrooms and the sinks in the children's restrooms were utilized for the brushing of teeth. During this inspection, facility representative reviewed the 2023 lead testing records. The records revealed the classroom sinks and children's restrooms were not tested for lead levels. Based on interviews and observations, Outlet (B) is utilized by the staff only, for hand washing, cleaning and food preparation for the staff. Outlet (A) was utilized by the staff for cleaning and sanitizing of the children's dishes. The sinks located in the children's restrooms and classro om sinks which were utilized by the children for the brushing of teeth prior to the COVID 19 pandemic were not tested as required. Therefore one type B citation was issued for written directive, 101700(b). Refer to the attached LIC 809D. 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.