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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334842185
Report Date: 07/22/2024
Date Signed: 07/22/2024 02:58:34 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
RIVERSIDE SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME:MERLO FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
334842185
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MERLO, BERTHAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(951) 722-5125
CITY:LAKE ELSINORESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92530
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 6DATE:
07/22/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
01:15 PM
MET WITH:Bertha MerloTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:15 PM
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On date and time listed, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) William Chancellor arrived at the facility to conduct an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. LPA toured the facility, inside and out, records were reviewed, and the following was observed and/or discussed:

· Normal days and hours of operation are: Mon-Saturday 5AM-12PM.
• Off-limit areas include: Master bedroom, garage and north side of the backyard. The facility is licensed to have no more than 14 children as a large FCCH and is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios. Six children were present during inspection, including two infants. · A working telephone is present, and the current phone number is on file ·A fully charged fire extinguisher (2A:10BC) was observed. A smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were present and tested by the Licensee during this inspection. ·Fireplace is properly screened to prevent access by children. ·All hazardous items are stored inaccessible to children. ·Toxins are locked and inaccessible to children in care. ·Weapons are not present/stored according to Title 22. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations. ·Clean, safe, and age-appropriate toys are provided. ·Current roster on file ·Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan and Notification of Parent’s Rights poster are posted · Documentation of fire and disaster drills were not on file, a deficiency will be cited. · No bodies of water are present at this time. Licensee understands all bodies of water including ponds, above ground pools & spas, in-ground pools & spas, and some fountains must be properly covered or fenced per Title 22 Regulations. The Department must be notified before and after installation of the above types of bodies of water. In addition, all wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: William M Chancellor Jr.
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/22/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/22/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: William M Chancellor Jr. On 07/22/2024 at 02:20 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
, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: MERLO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334842185

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/22/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102425(j)(1)
Infant Safe Sleep
The provider shall supervise infants while they are sleeping and adhere to the following requirements: The provider shall physically check on the infant every 15 minutes.

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 in two out of two infant files reviewed. Which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/02/2024
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BY COB, licensee will email LPA Chancellor documented sleep logs with 15 min increments, for each infant until they are 2 years old.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(9)(A)(1)
(9) Each family child care home shall have a written disaster plan of action prepared on a form approved by the Department....
(A) Each family child care home shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months.
1. The licensee shall document the drills, including the date and time of each drill. This documentation shall be kept at the family child care home.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on interview record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above where there was no record of a fire drill in the last two years. Which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/02/2024
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By COB, Licensee will email LPA Chancellor a fire, earthquake and disaster drill. Licensee was reminded that drills must be conducted and recorded at least every six months, best practice is to conduct more frequently.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:William M Chancellor Jr.
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/22/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/22/2024


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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
RIVERSIDE SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: MERLO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334842185
VISIT DATE: 07/22/2024
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·Verification of control of property is on file · Children’s records are incomplete. A technical violation will be given. ·Employee’s records are complete. Mandated Reporter Training will expire on 2/2026. ·Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card will expire on September 2024. · Health & Safety Certificate - completed on 4/21/2013. · Resident and/or staff records were reviewed and all adults who require caregiver background checks have received all required clearances and/or exemptions.

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 them 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/process.

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

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee 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 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. 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, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/

SUPERVISORS NAME: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: William M Chancellor Jr.
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/22/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/22/2024
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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
RIVERSIDE SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: MERLO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334842185
VISIT DATE: 07/22/2024
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Licensee 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.

On-line Licensing forms & regulations for a Child Care Center can be obtained on the Department’s website: www.ccld.ca.gov. Additionally, there is a link to “Receive Important Updates” located on the right side of the page, immediately above Quick Links. One can add their email address and choose which program(s) they wish to receive Provider Information Notices (PIN) for.

The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 951-782-4200.



See 809-D for deficiencies.

During the exit interview, the Licensee Bertha Merlo, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

An exit interview was conducted, and this report was reviewed with the Licensee Bertha Merlo. Appeal rights were discussed and provided during the exit interview.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: William M Chancellor Jr.
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/22/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/22/2024
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