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Ab's Preschool and Daycare
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 30 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (510) 564-4276
- Address
- 301 Dowling Blvd
- Licensed since
Alameda County context
1,746*CCLD
Total facilities
2.5*CCLD
Avg citations
5.6*CCLD
Avg visits
1.2*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
25 citations on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
What does Type A vs Type B mean?
Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.
Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.
2025
- 101237(a)Type B
ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING BUILDINGS OR NEW FACILITIES
- 101215.1(d)Type B
- 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Durning record review LPA observed that S1 did not have her immnunization. S1 stated she is not sure if she has done it.
2024
- 101229.1(a)(1)Type B
SIGN IN AND SIGN OUT
In addition to the sign-in procedure requirement... the licensee shall develop, maintain, and implement a written procedure to sign the child in/out of the child care center that shall, at a minimum, include the following: The person who signs the child in/out shall use his/her full legal signature and shall record the time of day. Based on record review, 1 out of 6 children were not signed in properly, which is a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
- 101238.2(d)(2)Type B
OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE
The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, the outdoor play space is surrounded by weeds that need to be removed, which is a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
- 101170(e)(2)Type A
CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE
All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f)...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, S1 was present at the facility without transferring her existing criminal record clearance, which is an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.
- 1596.8595(a)(1)Type B
Each licensed child day care facility shall post a copy of any licensing report pertaining to the facility that documents either a facility visit or a complaint investigation that results in a citation for a violation that, if not corrected, will create a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. The licensing report provided by the department shall be posted immediately upon receipt, adjacent to the postings required pursuant to Section 1596.817 and on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door to the facility and shall remain posted for 30 consecutive days. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:Based on observation, the facility did not comply with the seciton cited, the licensing report from 4/17/2024 was not posted in a
- 101215.1(g)Type B
A licensee who is responsible for two or more centers may serve as the child care center director of one of the centers provided that he/she meets the qualifications specified in (h) below, or may serve as the executive director of all of the centers provided that a qualified child care center director is employed for each individual center. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:Based on record review and interview, Licensee is operating as center director for two separated daycares, which is a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
- 101216.3(a)Type A
TEACHER-CHILD RATIO
101216.3(a) Teacher-Child Ratio: There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above as the facility operated out of ratio which poses/posed a immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101161Type B
A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the facility did not comply with the section cited above 1 infant was commmingling with 7 preschool children which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101229.1(a)(1)Type B
SIGN IN AND SIGN OUT
In addition to the sign-in procedure requirement... the licensee shall develop, maintain, and implement a written procedure to sign the child in/out of the child care center that shall, at a minimum, include the following: The person who signs the child in/out shall use his/her full legal signature and shall record the time of day. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:Based on record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 6 children were not signed in which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101239.1(c)(2)Type B
NAPPING EQUIPMENT
Bedding shall be individually stored so that each child's bedding is identifiable and no child's used bedding comes into contact with other bedding.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, children's napping equipment were stack on the floor with the bedding in contact with other children's bedding, which is a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
- 101216.3(a)Type A
TEACHER-CHILD RATIO
101216.3(a) Teacher-Child Ratio: There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above as the facility operated out of ratio which poses/posed a immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 101217(d)Type B
PERSONNEL RECORDS
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 staff did not have files on site which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101220.1(g)Type B
IMMUNIZATIONS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 5 children did not have any licensing forms filled out which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101220(a)Type B
CHILD'S MEDICAL ASSESSMENTS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 5 children did not have any licensing forms filled out which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.d
- 101221(a)Type B
CHILD'S RECORDS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 5 children did not have any licensing forms filled out which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101221(b)(8)(C)Type B
CHILD'S RECORDS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 5 children did not have any licensing forms filled out which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101223(b)(1)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 5 children did not have any licensing forms filled out which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101229.1(a)(1)Type B
SIGN IN AND SIGN OUT
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 6 out of 6 children were not signed in correctly which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101239(o)Type B
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 swing set was not anchored to the ground which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on observation,interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 staff did no have current mandated reporter training which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.954Type B
ARTICLE 2. Licensure Requirements
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above the carbon monoxide detector was not opearational which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1597.16(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 3. Administration
Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above lead water testing was not complete before deadline which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101216(g)(1)Type B
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 staff member does have LIC503 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
9 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-12-08.
3 routine inspections.
- Other2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type A · 2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type A · 5 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection12 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
25 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in San Leandro
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Ab's Preschool and Daycare licensed in California?
Yes, Ab's Preschool and Daycare is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2015.
How many citations does Ab's Preschool and Daycare have?
Ab's Preschool and Daycare has 25 citations on record: 3 Type A (more serious) and 22 Type B citations. It has received 9 visits (3 inspections, 6 other visits).
When was Ab's Preschool and Daycare last inspected?
Ab's Preschool and Daycare was last inspected on December 8, 2025 (about 5 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Ab's Preschool and Daycare?
Ab's Preschool and Daycare is a Child Care Center (CCC), which is a facility-based program typically serving larger groups of children with multiple staff members with a licensed capacity of 30 children. It is located in San Leandro, Alameda County, California.
How does Ab's Preschool and Daycare compare to other daycares in Alameda County?
Ab's Preschool and Daycare has 25 citations. The county average is 2.5 citations per facility. There are 1,746 licensed childcare facilities in Alameda County.
Does Ab's Preschool and Daycare have any serious violations?
Ab's Preschool and Daycare has 3 Type A citations on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to children. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.
What ages does Ab's Preschool and Daycare serve?
Ab's Preschool and Daycare serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 30 children.
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