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Inspection visit

Lead safety check

AB'S PRESCHOOL AND DAYCARELicense 013422032
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 4/17/2024 at 9:15AM Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Jaleesa Jackson and Manel Estoesta conducted a Case Management - Lead Testing/Exceedance Inspection. LPA met with Facility Representative Rgbe Haile. LPA was provided a tour of the facility inside and out. Also present during today's inspection were 3 infants in care. Director Merat Ayalew arrived at the facility at 10:58AM. LPA discussed to the Director the PIN 21-21.1-CCP - WRITTEN DIRECTIVES FOR LEAD TESTING OF WATER IN LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTERS (CCC) PURSUANT TO AB 2370 CHAPTER 676, STATUTES OF 2018 https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/PINs/2021/CCP/PIN-21-21_1-CCP.pdf Health and Safety (HSC) Code section 1597.16 authorizes the Department to implement and administer the health and safety requirements related to lead exposure and testing at CCCs through written instructions until it adopts regulations under the Administrative Procedure Act. The department was notified that the facility had elevated lead levels that had exceeded 5.5 ppb. This exceeded the Action Level Exceedance (ALE) established by the state for lead exposure. Sample A from sink faucet in the kitchen had a Lead Action Level of Exceedance Response test date of 03/02/2024 of 5.5 ppb or greater. The Director stated they have not utilized the sink and have chosen to have the fixture replaced. Facility will be retesting and if exceedance is still found, removal or replacement will occur. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal rights provided. Exit interview was conducted with 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 other inspection of AB'S PRESCHOOL AND DAYCARE on April 17, 2024. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

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

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

What type of inspection was this?

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

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