LITTLE ELEPHANT MONTESSORI, INC.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 01/07/2026 at 9:10 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Kayla Merchant and Liam Bucsko met with Head Teacher Julie Larwood to conduct a Case Management inspection for the Lead Testing results at Little Elephant Montessori. Director Natanya Moore arrived at the facility 15 minutes after the arrival of LPAs. Initial sampling for Little Elephant Montessori was completed on 3/6/2025 which resulted in an exceedance of 53 ppb in one (1) outlet (Outlet A) which exceeded the Action Level established by the State for exposure. The facility submitted test results to Community Care Licensing during today’s inspection with LIC 9275 and LIC 9276 along with an updated facility sketch of location of the outlet. The facility received the results on 3/24/2025 and replaced the faucet the next day. Director Moore stated the facility is currently not using Outlet A for drinking water and is utilizing bottled water instead. During today's visit, LPAs conducted an inspection and toured the premises with the Head Teacher Larwood. LPAs observed Outlet A with attached hose in the backyard with signage indicating positive lead testing in compliance with AB2370. Director Moore stated that Outlet A is used exclusively used with the hose to water outdoor plants and wet sand in the backyard sandbox playspace. During the visit, Director Moore covered Outlet A with plastic and affixed a "Do Not Consume" sign. Director Moore also contacted the testing facility in order to determine if a flush is required and to schedule retesting. Due to the children potentially being exposed to lead, which is a risk to their health and safety, a Deficiency is cited on page 809D. LPAs discussed a Plan of Correction and facility will submit the documentation for the post-testing requirement. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Moore. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 consecutive days. Appeal Rights provided. NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Sherelle Johnson NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Liam Bucsko LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/07/2026 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/07/2026 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 3 FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form. DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies: Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care. Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care. PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency. CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and pr

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 01/07/2026 at 9:10 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Kayla Merchant and Liam Bucsko met with Head Teacher Julie Larwood to conduct a Case Management inspection for the Lead Testing results at Little Elephant Montessori. Director Natanya Moore arrived at the facility 15 minutes after the arrival of LPAs. Initial sampling for Little Elephant Montessori was completed on 3/6/2025 which resulted in an exceedance of 53 ppb in one (1) outlet (Outlet A) which exceeded the Action Level established by the State for exposure. The facility submitted test results to Community Care Licensing during today’s inspection with LIC 9275 and LIC 9276 along with an updated facility sketch of location of the outlet. The facility received the results on 3/24/2025 and replaced the faucet the next day. Director Moore stated the facility is currently not using Outlet A for drinking water and is utilizing bottled water instead. During today's visit, LPAs conducted an inspection and toured the premises with the Head Teacher Larwood. LPAs observed Outlet A with attached hose in the backyard with signage indicating positive lead testing in compliance with AB2370. Director Moore stated that Outlet A is used exclusively used with the hose to water outdoor plants and wet sand in the backyard sandbox playspace. During the visit, Director Moore covered Outlet A with plastic and affixed a "Do Not Consume" sign. Director Moore also contacted the testing facility in order to determine if a flush is required and to schedule retesting. Due to the children potentially being exposed to lead, which is a risk to their health and safety, a Deficiency is cited on page 809D. LPAs discussed a Plan of Correction and facility will submit the documentation for the post-testing requirement. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Moore. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 consecutive days. Appeal Rights provided. NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Sherelle Johnson NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Liam Bucsko LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/07/2026 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/07/2026 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 3 FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form. DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies: Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care. Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care. PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency. CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and pr

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected