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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 070210043
Report Date: 02/18/2020
Date Signed: 02/18/2020 03:27:32 PM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME:MERRIEWOOD CHILDREN'S CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
070210043
ADMINISTRATOR:M. BAZZEL & K. MEANYFACILITY TYPE:
840
ADDRESS:561 MERRIEWOOD DRIVETELEPHONE:
9252842121
CITY:LAFAYETTESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94549
CAPACITY:128CENSUS: 120DATE:
02/18/2020
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:30 AM
MET WITH:K. MeanyTIME COMPLETED:
03:40 PM
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Licensing Program Analysts (LPA's) Ronda Hollie and Diana Campos conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection on the school age portion of this combination center. LPA's met with Director Kevin Meany. There were 14 staff and 120 children present during the inspection. At the beginning of the visit there were 2 staff and no children as they had just left for school. Furniture and equipment was observed to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children were inaccessible during the visit. The toilets and sinks were in operable condition. The floors were free of tripping hazards. The kitchen/food preparation and storage areas were observed to be clean and free of evidence of rodents. Food is protected against contamination. All storage containers for solid waste have tight-fitting covers that are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Menus are posted and visible for parents to review. Outdoor activity space and playground equipment was observed to be safe and free of hazards with appropriate cushioning material to absorb falls.
The facility is operating within its licensed capacity. The facility is within ratio today with one fully qualified teacher supervising no more than 14 children. LPA did not observe any child left without visual supervision or unattended during the inspection. LPA verified both opening and closing staff have current CPR/First aid training. A physical census was taken of all children present and crossed referenced with the sign in and out sheets.
The director understands that prior to working or volunteering in a licensed child care facility, all individuals subject to criminal record review shall obtain a clearance or criminal record exemption. SEE NEXT PAGE FOR CONTINUED REPORT----
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Sherelle JohnsonTELEPHONE: (510) 622-2592
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana CamposTELEPHONE: (510) 873-6322
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/18/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/18/2020
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: MERRIEWOOD CHILDREN'S CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 070210043
VISIT DATE: 02/18/2020
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A sample of children’s records were reviewed. Files reviewed contained emergency information and health assessments. Staff records reviewed have required health screening, proof of required immunizations, and educational requirements.

Fire/Disaster drill are conducted monthly.

The director was encouraged to email ChildCareAdvocatesProgram@dss.ca.gov to be included in the Child Care Quarterly Updates distribution list.

During today's inspection the Director was advised about expired children's medication. See advisory notice attached.

There were no deficiencies cited during today’s inspection.

Exit interview conducted with Director Kevin Meany .

Director was provided a copy of their appeal rights.

Notice of Site visit was provided at the time of inspection, and must be posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Sherelle JohnsonTELEPHONE: (510) 622-2592
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana CamposTELEPHONE: (510) 873-6322
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/18/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/18/2020
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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