Shanel Valley Academy Early Learning Center

“Based on observation, children were playing in the outdoor area that the facility had requested to approve for use but had not yet been approved by the department which poses a potential threat to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.”

“On 12/27/24, licensee failed to maintain a lead value at or below the Action Level for water lead testing resulting with values of 5.5 ppb or greater for faucet "B". Water testing results identified with Action Level Exceedance as defined in WD section 101700.3. are not deemed safe to drink. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.”

“Based on interview and record review staff who directly observed or later became aware of the incidents did not report it to the Department and did not submit a written incident report as required. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”