Inspection visit

Routine inspectionApril 17, 2024

AB'S PRESCHOOL AND DAYCARELicense 01342203216 citations on this visit

16 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 9:15 am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Manel Estoesta and Jaleesa Jackson conducted an annual / random visit. LPA met with the Licensee/Director Merat Ayalew at 10:58 am and explained the purpose of today's visit. At the time of LPA's arrival, present were 2 staff (Teacher Aides) and 3 infants. Facility operates from Monday to Friday 6 AM to 6 PM. LPA's toured the facility to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. The facility is located in the Saint Mary Eritrean Orthodox Church and it is a combination center that has the Preschool Component 013422012. The Licensed Rooms are the Teddy Bear Room, Panda Bear Room and the Infant Room. The classrooms, restrooms, storage room, and office area were inspected. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that are dangerous to children were stored inaccessible to children. The play equipment was maintained in a safe condition and free of hazards. The infant changing tables are placed within arm\342\200\231s reach of a sink while in use. There were no bodies of water observed. Outdoor activity space is fenced and play equipment were maintained in a safe condition and free of hazards. LPA's reminded the Director that firearms and other weapons shall not be allowed on or stored on the premises of a child care center Director understands the conditions, limitations, and capacity. Director understands that infants shall always be visually supervised and never left unattended. Facility files were reviewed. Staff files were reviewed. Children's files were reviewed. LPA's discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [facility representative] of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm Directors were reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process . LPA's recommended to the Director of the Technical Support Program (TSP) is the non-enforcement service of Community Care Licensing to help providers. TSP does not cite but instead helps providers improve their compliance. See LIC 9099 D for the Plan of Correction (POC). LPA Estoesta informed the Director that this report dated 4/17/2024 included a Type A and B Citations which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate and potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA's informed the Director to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 4/17/2024 that documents any Type A citations to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. For Child Care Transparency Website (Licensing Facility Inspection Reports), please follow the links below. https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/facility-search-welcome https://www.ccld.dss.ca.gov/carefacilitysearch/ A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee/Director Merat Ayalew.

Citations

16 citations recorded^*CCLD

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.

101170Type B
Based on LPA Estoesta record review, at 11am, the Licensee last fire and disaster drillls over six months ago, 5/15/2023 and 01/4/2020, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
101170(e)(2)Type B
CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE
Based on LPA Estoesta record review, at 1 pm, Staff Rgbe, Faye, Hiwot and Lakea have active crimilnal record clearance but not associated to the either one of the Licensee's License, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
101229.1(a)(1)Type A
SIGN IN AND SIGN OUT
Based on LPA Estoesta record review, LPA Estoesta verified today's sign in for C1, no record time but signed by a parent, and C2 sign in was at 6:40 am but no parent signature, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
101239Type B
Based on LPA Estoesta and LPA Jackson observations, at 9:45 am, the hallway ceiling lights to the the Infant Rooms, were turned off or not functioning, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
101239(f)Type B
Based on LPA Estoesta observation, at 9:52 am, there was a garbage white bag in the infants room that was not stored and closed properly right below the sink, and the garbage bins did not have lids, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
101415Type B
Based on LPA Estoesta record review, at 1PM, Licensee did not have a staff delagation of responsiblities, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
101416.5(b)(1)(A)Type A
Based on LPA Estoesta and LPA Jackson observations, at 9:46 am, Staff Rgbe was by herself in the Infant Room with 3 infants. LPA Estoesta verfied her records and she did not have transcript on her file, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
101419.2Type B
Based on LPA Estoesta record review at 10:30 am, all of the infants did not have Infant Needs and Services Plan and LIC 9227 on the infants file, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
101427(j)Type B
INFANT CARE FOOD SERVICE
Based on LPA Estoesta and LPA Jackson observation, at 9:49 am, infants milk bottles in the refrigerator were not labeled wth infant's name and date, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
101429(a)(B)Type B
Based on LPA Estoesta's record review, at 10:30 am, the Licensee did not have sleep logs for the infants, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
101430(a)(3)(E)Type A
INFANT CARE ACTIVITIES
Based on the above LPA's observation, at 9:46 am, LPA Estoesta and LPA Jackson oberserved 2 infants (C1 and C2) were sleeping in their respective car seats at the Infant Room floor, next to the cribs. LPA asked Staff Rgbe Haile, "How long they have been sleeping?" Staff stated since they "got here." LPA Estoesta verified today's sign in for C1, no record time but signed by a parent, and C2 sign in was at 6:40 am but no parent signature., the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
101439.1(a)(f)Type A
Based on LPA Jackson observation, at 11:37 am, 3 infants were napping in their respective cribs with blankets and pillows on the infants, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
101439.1(b)(1)Type B
INFANT CARE CENTER SLEEPING EQUIPMENT
Based on LPA Jackson observation, at 11:50 am, one of the cribs mattress did not have fitted sheet, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
1596.7995Type B
Based on LPA Estoesta's record review, at 1 pm, Staff RGBE did not have current Influenza Immunization Record and or Declination in her file, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which posed a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
1596.8662Type B
Based on LPA Estoesta record review, at 1pm, Staff Rgbe did not have a current Mandated Reporter Training certificate in her file, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
101239(n)Type B
FIXTURES, FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
Based on LPA Estoesta and LPA Jackson observations, at 10 am, one of the cabinet door right below the Teddy Bear Room sink and the Infant Room bathroom were detached, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the April 17, 2024 inspection of AB'S PRESCHOOL AND DAYCARE?

This was an inspection of AB'S PRESCHOOL AND DAYCARE on April 17, 2024. 16 citations were issued: 4 Type A (serious) and 12 Type B.

Were any citations issued to AB'S PRESCHOOL AND DAYCARE on April 17, 2024?

Yes, 16 citations were issued (4 Type A, 12 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on LPA Estoesta record review, at 11am, the Licensee last fire and disaster drillls over six months ago, 5/15/2023..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was an inspection. Inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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Routine inspection·April 17, 2024