Lead safety check·March 5, 2026

Due to lead testing requirements, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Chase Atherton conducted a Case Management inspection based on lead testing results received on the facility. LPA toured the facility, took census at the start of this visit, and met with facility representative Donna Gilbertson to discuss lead testing results and measures taken for remediation of lead exceedances. During the inspection, LPA observed and obtained photos of the following water outlet identified with lead exceedances: On 1/24/26 outlet "A" registered 5.8 ppb and is located in room: 3 (also listed as "Classroom 52"). Note that outlet "A" was previously labeled as outlet "G" on 11/8/25 (located in room 3 also known as "classroom 52'). Facility implemented the following plan of action for remediation on water outlet "A". LPA observed 1 outlet (outlet "A") is inaccessible and not in use. Additionally, LPA observed other water outlets available for filling pitchers of water, as well as the fact that the room outlet "A" is located in is not currently being utilized by children. LPA observed notification of lead results posted at the facility: near the parent sign in and out. The facility notified authorized representatives via: parent meeting. LPA observed that the facility has access to additional water resources: other water fountains & water jugs for indoor/outdoor areas. Due to facility water outlets testing above approved lead levels, a deficiency has been cited. See LIC809D for deficiency cited. The following resources were discussed and provided from PIN 21-21.1-CCP dated December 28, 2022: which includes information on: 101700.6 Grant Funding for Qualifying Child care Centers and instructions for remediation. An exit interview was conducted, and appeal rights discussed. LPA provided facility representative Donna Gilbertson with a copy of this report, appeal rights, and notice of site visit. This report must be made available to the public upon request for 3 years.