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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197493762
Report Date: 11/05/2025
Date Signed: 11/06/2025 07:48:50 AM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME:MERRIMAN FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
197493762
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MERRIMAN, RASCHANDFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(310) 864-8689
CITY:TORRANCESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90501
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 0DATE:
11/05/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:01 AM
MET WITH:Raschand MerrimanTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:12 PM
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On 11/05/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ranita Richmond conducted an unannounced visit to the above-named home. The reason for the visit is to conduct the Required 3 year Inspection. LPA was greeted by licensee Raschand Merriman. LPA observed 0 child, being supervised and cared for by licensee. Hours of operation are Monday through Sunday, 23 hours daily. Licensee is open for overnight and weekend care. Licensee provides meals and appropriate beverages. Licensee’s adult daughter was present during visit. Adult daughter is not fingerprint cleared. Technical Advisory completed and ok per Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Loyce P.

LPA Richmond toured the home inside and outside for a Health and Safety inspection.

The home is a single story home which consist of the following: 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, living room, kitchen, dining room, enclosed patio, gated back yard, and detached garage. The home is neat and clean with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. LPA reviewed facility sketch on file. The facility sketch indicates that the home has 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room, kitchen, dining room, enclosed patio, gated backyard, and detached garage. Type B citation cited. See LIC 809D.

The applicants stated the OFF LIMIT AREAS are as follows: kitchen, bedrooms 1, 2,3, and 4, bathrooms 1, 2, and 3, and detached garage which are inaccessible by child safety gates, closed and/or locked doors and visual supervision. The Applicants stated the following rooms are ON LIMITS: living room, dining room, enclosed patio, bathroom #4, and gated back yard. The ISOLATION AREA will be in the enclosed patio.



The home has a fully charged 2A:10: BC Fire Extinguisher and working smoke/ carbon monoxide detectors combos throughout the home.

Children and parents enter the home through the side door.
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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Loyce Phillips
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Ranita Richmond
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/05/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/05/2025
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
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: MERRIMAN FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493762
VISIT DATE: 11/05/2025
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Licensee is aware that the children must nap, toilet, and have meals in the home.

Licensee has documentation of fire/disaster drill completed September 8, 2025.

There are no fireplace or open faced heaters in the home. There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. There are no pools, ponds or other bodies of water on the premises.

LPA Richmond observed age-appropriate toys, books and furnishings. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts.

LPA reviewed 4 children’s files and observed them to be in compliance and included immunizations, parent’s rights, and consent for medical treatment.

LPA Richmond observed the licensee has a current 1st aid/cpr completed on 7/10/25. Licensee provided a certificate of completion for mandated reporter training that was completed on 11/05/25.


LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee 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. LPA advised licensee that all infants up to the age of 24 months must have sleep logs completed for each infant as they sleep. LPA reviewed LIC 9227 with licensee. LPA advised licensee that sleep sacks are prohibited due to being swaddling device.


Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are not currently being provided.

Licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.
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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Loyce Phillips
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Ranita Richmond
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/05/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/05/2025
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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
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: MERRIMAN FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493762
VISIT DATE: 11/05/2025
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LPA Richmond reminded Licensee of the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations.

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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 licensed Family Child Care Home. 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.

Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&R) throughout California.

LPA provided licensee with the LIC 311D, Forms/Records to Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children’s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. LPA Richmond gave licensee a packet of all required forms, and posters and reviewed following forms:

CHILDREN'S RECORDS REQUIREMENTS:

· LIC 700 Identification and Emergency Information


· LIC 627 Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment
· LIC 282 Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance
· LIC 9150 Parent Notification Additional Children in Care
· LIC 9927 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan
· LIC 995A Notification of Parent’s Rights
· LIC 613A Personal Rights
· Immunization Record


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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Loyce Phillips
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Ranita Richmond
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/05/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/05/2025
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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
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: MERRIMAN FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493762
VISIT DATE: 11/05/2025
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FACILITY RECORDS:
· LIC 624B Unusual Incident/Injury Report
· LIC 9040 Child Care Facility Roster
· LIC 9052 Employee Rights,
· LIC 9108 Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse
· LIC 9149 Property Owner/Landlord Consent Form
· LIC 9151 Property Owner/Landlord Notification Form
· Proof of current pediatric CPR and First Aid Certificates
· Copy of your deed or lease/rental agreement
· Documentation of Fire and Disaster drills
· Proof of immunizations against pertussis (TDAP), measles (MMR), and influenza
· Mandated Reporter certificate – www.mandatedreporterca.com – must be renewed every two (2) years.

FORMS TO BE POSTED


· LIC203 Facility License
· LIC 610A Emergency Disaster Plan
· LIC 9148 Earthquake Preparedness Checklist
· PUB394 Notification of Parents Rights Poster

In addition, LPA Richmond informed applicant of the following:

o There is an effective 24/7 ban on smoking tobacco in a home that is licensed as a family day care home, and in those areas of the family day care home where children are present.
o Children and Staff records must be maintained and updated as needed and must be available for review by the Department.
o Saucer chairs, bouncers, walkers, or any similar items are prohibited.
o All adults living and working in the home shall be made of aware of the Departments right to inspection authority, which includes but not limited to the right to enter the home when children are being cared for, interview children and adults and review documentation.
o LPA provided and advised the applicant how to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov
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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Loyce Phillips
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Ranita Richmond
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/05/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/05/2025
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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
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: MERRIMAN FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493762
VISIT DATE: 11/05/2025
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One Type B Deficiency was cited today, per Title 22 Regulations and Health and Safety Codes. See LIC 809D.
An exit interview was completed with licensee Raschand Merriman. A copy of report and appeal rights were provided to licensee.
Notice of Site Visit provided and required to be posted for 30 days.



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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Loyce Phillips
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Ranita Richmond
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/05/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/05/2025
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Document Has Been Signed on 11/06/2025 07:48 AM - It Cannot Be Edited


Created By: Ranita Richmond On 11/05/2025 at 01:22 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
, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: MERRIMAN FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493762

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 11/05/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102416.3(a)(2)
Alterations to existing buildings and grounds
(a)Prior to making alterations or additions to a family childcare home or grounds....(2) Room additions to the family childcare home.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above two additional bathrooms have been built in the family childcare home which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 11/19/2025
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Licensee will provide LPA with an updated facility sketch to show all rooms in the family childcare home. Licensee will lable all rooms in the facility sketch (on limits- children have access) or (off limits- children are not allowed to access). Licensee will email facility sketch to LPA at ranita.richmond@dss.ca.gov.
Section Cited
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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.
Loyce Phillips
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Ranita Richmond
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/05/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/05/2025


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