PSD-TWENTY NINE PALMS HEAD START

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 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’ 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 NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Lady King NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Kendal Zirbes LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/22/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/22/2025 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 4 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 p

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 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’ 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 NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Lady King NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Kendal Zirbes LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/22/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/22/2025 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 4 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 p

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected