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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013422032
Report Date: 12/08/2025
Date Signed: 12/08/2025 02:40:25 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
OAKLAND SOUTH CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME:AB'S PRESCHOOL AND DAYCAREFACILITY NUMBER:
013422032
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		AYALEW, MERATFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:301 DOWLING BLVDTELEPHONE:
(510) 564-4276
CITY:SAN LEANDROSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
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CAPACITY: 12TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 1CENSUS: 1DATE:
12/08/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:00 AM
MET WITH:Batsheba LagascaTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:10 PM
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On December 8th,2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kassandra Medrano met with Facility Representative, Batsheba “Sheba” Lagasca, for an unannounced required–annual inspection. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the facility during today's inspection with facility representative. LPA observed the required posted materials, including the Facility License, Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610), Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC 9148), Parents' Rights Poster (PUB 393), Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Child Car Seat Law (PUB 269), and Activity Schedule. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday: 6:30am-6pm. The infant program is Licensed in the Teddy Bear Room. On site the licensee has another license, AB’s Preschool and Daycare (013422012) and is licensed in rooms: Pre-K room and Panda Room.

The following was observed today: LPA reviewed 1 child's and 2 staff files during today's inspection. The staff files that were reviewed have current CPR and First Aid certifications on file. Sheba understands that there shall be at least one person, with valid CPR and First Aid certifications, on site at all times or present during off-site activities (field trips). Per facility representatives, the last fire/disaster drill was completed on 11/11/2025. LPA observed that the teacher/child ratio was in compliance during today's inspection. Sheba understands the conditions, limitations, and capacity specifications of the facility license. Sheba understands that children shall be always visually supervised. The facility has trash cans with tight fitting lids for solid waste. During tour of classroom it was found that two spray bottles of cleaning detergents were left in an unlocked cabinet that was in reach of infants.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Wynn Norona
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Kassandra Medrano
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/08/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/08/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

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 promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: AB'S PRESCHOOL AND DAYCARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 013422032

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 12/08/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101215.1(d)


This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The director, Merat, was not present at the facility and it was stated that she is rarely at the facilty, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 01/08/2026
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Facility to send in a complete director's package for a new director that will be present the required amount of time for a director.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Wynn Norona
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Kassandra Medrano
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/08/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/08/2025


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Created By: Kassandra Medrano On 12/08/2025 at 01:24 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: AB'S PRESCHOOL AND DAYCARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 013422032

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 12/08/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
101238(g)
Buildings and Grounds
(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Two spray bottles of cleaning products were found in a bottom unlocked cabinet which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 12/09/2025
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The products were immediately removed from space and placed in an off limit area.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Wynn Norona
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Kassandra Medrano
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/08/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/08/2025


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Created By: Kassandra Medrano On 12/08/2025 at 01:24 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: AB'S PRESCHOOL AND DAYCARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 013422032

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 12/08/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101439(h)(1)
Infant Care Center Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies
(h) Infant changing tables shall: (1) Have a padded surface no less than one-inch thick and be covered with washable vinyl or plastic.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation and interview\, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. It was found that the changing tables are covered in disposable toileting pads instead of plastic or washable vinyl, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 12/26/2025
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Facility to no longer permit the use of toileting pad on changing tables and use the wipeable padded surface.
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Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants
(C) Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following:

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The facility stated that they were not aware of the infant sleeping logs and do not have sleeping logs for the infant in care, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 01/08/2026
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Facility to send in documentation of sleeping logs for infants in care.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Wynn Norona
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Kassandra Medrano
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/08/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/08/2025


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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: AB'S PRESCHOOL AND DAYCARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 013422032

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 12/08/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
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101427(j)
Infant Care Food Service
(j) Bottles, dishes and containers of food brought by the infant's authorized representative shall be labeled with the infant's name and the current date.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The facilty did not properly label milk for a child in care which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 01/08/2026
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Facility to conduct a training on documentation for items and food brought from home for all staff. Facility to send documentation of what was covered in training with signatures of staff understanding.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Wynn Norona
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Kassandra Medrano
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/08/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/08/2025


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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
OAKLAND SOUTH CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: AB'S PRESCHOOL AND DAYCARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 013422032
VISIT DATE: 12/08/2025
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Facility representative understands that smoking is not allowed on the Facility premises. Any child(ren) who exhibit symptoms of illness including, but not limited to, fever or vomiting, are not accepted in care. Any child(ren) who become ill during the day, shall be isolated in the director’s office. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1597.16. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP.).
LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information (https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information) Facility completed lead testing and there were no exceedances.

The facility has adequate ventilation, including central air conditioning/heating. Sheba understands that the facility must be kept free of flies and other insects & rodents. Staff and children's bathrooms are clean, and operable. Sheba states that there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. Snacks and meals are provided by parents, LPA observed that there was a gallon in fridge that was not labeled. LPA spoke to facility representative about labeling requirements.


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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Wynn Norona
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Kassandra Medrano
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/08/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/08/2025
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
OAKLAND SOUTH CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: AB'S PRESCHOOL AND DAYCARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 013422032
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LPA did not observe any bodies of water, LPA advised that if water play is conducted that water is removed and kept under 2 inches of water. Sheba states that the facility does not provide transportation. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative 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 facility representative of the importance of checking for and removing any 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.

Batsheba, facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

The facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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.


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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Wynn Norona
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Kassandra Medrano
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/08/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/08/2025
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
OAKLAND SOUTH CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: AB'S PRESCHOOL AND DAYCARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 013422032
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LPA Medrano informed the facility representative, Batsheba, that this report dated 12/8/2025 documents one Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

Also, LPA Medrano informed the facility representative to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 12/8/2025 that documents any Type A citation 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.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility representative, Batsheba.


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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Wynn Norona
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Kassandra Medrano
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/08/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/08/2025
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