070210043-9-5-2023-02-CC-ACUY-CVDSEQ-20230905134906

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 070210043
Report Date: 09/05/2023
Date Signed: 09/05/2023 01:49:14 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/05/2023 01:49 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

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 CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	070210043
ADMINISTRATOR:	M. BAZZEL & K. MEANY		FACILITY TYPE:	840
ADDRESS:	561 MERRIEWOOD DRIVE		TELEPHONE:	(925) 284-2121
CITY:	LAFAYETTE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94549
CAPACITY:	128	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	09/05/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	12:45 PM
MET WITH:	Kevin Meany		TIME COMPLETED:	04:00 PM

NARRATIVE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On 09/05/2023 at 12:45PM AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), A. Curry conducted an unannounced random inspection. LPA met with designated facility Director, Kevin Meany. This is a school age program licensed for 128 children which operates Monday – Friday from 7:15 AM – 6:00 PM. Per the Director there are 121 children enrolled. LPAs began facility tour with Director. All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. Upon arrival, there were no children present. LPA observed the facility to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair. Furniture and equipment were inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All indoor classrooms were inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. All toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free. At this time, the office is used as an isolation area. Parents are contacted immediately when children are determined to be ill and staff are ensuring that children with obvious symptoms of illness are not being accepted. Snack menus were reviewed. All kitchen, food preparation, and storage areas are clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. There is drinking water available in all indoor classrooms and drinking jugs are taken outdoors. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have tight fitting covers on and are in good repair. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children are stored in an area inaccessible to children. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. The licensee takes measures to keep the facility free of flies, other insects and rodents.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Loretta Dyson	TELEPHONE: (510) 695-0243
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ashley Curry	TELEPHONE: 510-566-1562
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/05/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/05/2023

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: 09/05/2023

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Outdoor play equipment was observed to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Outdoor activity space surface is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. Areas around and/or under climbing equipment have cushioning material to absorb a fall. LPA did not observe any bodies of water during this visit. Director states there are no weapons or firearms on the premises.

Staff Records were reviewed to ensure that a health screening report and immunization records are on file. one staff did not have required immunization records in file (See 809D). Children’s Records were reviewed to ensure that Identification and Emergency form and a medical assessment are on file. Criminal Records Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed.

AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting – On or before March 30, 2018 any person who works in a child care facility shall complete the training and renew the training every 2 years. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com

CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES:

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.
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 outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and

administrative records.
For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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/.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Loretta Dyson	TELEPHONE: (510) 695-0243
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ashley Curry	TELEPHONE: 510-566-1562
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/05/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/05/2023

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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: 09/05/2023

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Licensee 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.

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.

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.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted, appeal rights were given, and report was reviewed with the director Kevin Meany.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Loretta Dyson	TELEPHONE: (510) 695-0243
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ashley Curry	TELEPHONE: 510-566-1562
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/05/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/05/2023

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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
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 09/05/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1596.7995(a)(1)

General Provisions and Definitions

(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by ensuring all staff have required immunization records in file, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 10/06/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	By 10/06/2023 send proof of immunity for Measles for staff listed on LIC 859 form.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
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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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Loretta Dyson	TELEPHONE: (510) 695-0243
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ashley Curry	TELEPHONE: 510-566-1562
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/05/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/05/2023

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