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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197493762
Report Date: 03/02/2026
Date Signed: 03/03/2026 06:36:49 AM

Unsubstantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
12/08/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Cristina Castellanos
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 30-CC-20251208091828
FACILITY NAME:MERRIMAN FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
197493762
ADMINISTRATOR:MERRIMAN, RASCHANDFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(310) 864-8689
CITY:TORRANCESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90501
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 2DATE:
03/02/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:30 AM
MET WITH:Raschand Merriman - LicenseeTIME COMPLETED:
10:00 AM
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Personal Rights: Staff do not ensure that child's toileting needs are met.
Personal Rights: Staff did not provide a safe environment for child in care.
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On 03/02/2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cristina Castellanos arrived at above-mentioned address for the purpose of delivering findings of the above-mentioned allegations. LPA was greeted by Licensee Raschand Merriman and conducted a tour of the facility. At the time of arrival, LPA observed two (2) children in care with one (1) staff member and the Licensee providing care and supervision. Shortly thereafter, additional individuals were present, including Licensee Merriman, licensee’s two (2) adult children, licensee’s two (2) teenage children, one (1) staff member, and two (2) fingerprint cleared adults.

The investigation into the above mentioned allegations was conducted by LPA Castellanos.

On 12/15/2025, LPA Castellanos conducted the initial complaint investigation at the facility. LPA toured the facility indoors and outdoors. Present during the initial inspection were Licensee Raschand Merriman, the licensee’s teenage child, and the licensee’s three (3) adult children. LPA obtained the following documents: children’s roster, children’s files, and admission agreement paperwork. LPA also initiated staff interviews.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Loyce Phillips
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cristina Castellanos
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/02/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/02/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 30-CC-20251208091828
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION 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: 03/02/2026
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Based on the investigation conducted, observation, interviews of all relevant parties and record review, there is not enough information to prove or disprove that staff do not ensure that child's toileting needs are met and that staff did not provide a safe environment for child in care. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur; therefore, the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED.

An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with Licensee Raschand Merriman. A copy of the report and appeal rights were provided to Licensee. A Notice of Site Visit was issued and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements will result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.


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SUPERVISORS NAME: Loyce Phillips
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cristina Castellanos
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/02/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/02/2026
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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