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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 192000344
Report Date: 05/17/2024
Date Signed: 05/17/2024 04:49:57 PM


Document Has Been Signed on 05/17/2024 04:49 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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754



FACILITY NAME:MERA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
192000344
ADMINISTRATOR:MERA, OLGAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(323) 231-6447
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90011
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 4DATE:
05/17/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RequiredUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
02:00 PM
MET WITH:Olga MeraTIME COMPLETED:
04:30 PM
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On 5/17/24 at 2:00 PM Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Claudia Kam conducted an Unannounced Required 1 year Annual inspection to the above facility. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and met with Licensee, Olga Mera who guided the LPAs on a tour of the facility.

There are 5 adult living in the home. 2 adults in the home were found to not have criminal record clearance, see complaint report. There were 4 day care children present during today’s inspection. Licensee states that there are currently 10 children enrolled. The children's roster was reviewed and is current. Licensee reports that the facility’s hours of operation are 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday thru Friday. Emergency Disaster Plan, License, and Parents’ Rights were posted at the time of inspection. Per Licensee, disaster drill was last conducted on 1/5/2024.

This is a two-story home which consists of 6 bedrooms and two bathroom, kitchen, living room, and front yard. There is an addition that is unpermitted and will be demolished per City of Los Angeles, in addition there is a second story that is unpermitted and is used for storage. Licensee states that they will construct a wall to cover the door to the second story no longer making it accessible or useable. Areas used by the children include the living room, bathroom, and Bedroom 1 that is used for diaper changes. Living room sofa will be used for isolation of sick children. Per Licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include the kitchen, all bedrooms except for room 1, and 2nd bathroom, back house, second story and side of house. There is a metal gate on the kitchen entrance, that separates the kitchen and 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom and back house. The 2 bedrooms connected to the living room are locked at all times making them inaccessible to the children in care. LPA observed that there is a making it inaccessible to children in care at time of inspection. Per licensee, off limit bedrooms are locked during operating hours, LPA observed doors to be locked.
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Denise GibbsTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3385
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Claudia KamTELEPHONE: (626) 602-6842
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/17/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/17/2024
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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: MERA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 192000344
VISIT DATE: 05/17/2024
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Per licensee, the children will have access to the front yard for outside play. LPA observed yard is tiled and has a play kitchen, and ride on toys there is adequate perimeter fencing through-out the property and gate to entrance is self locking. LPA observed toys free of loose and sharp parts available for the children.

The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged, proof of purchase reflects date of 06/29/23. LPA checked Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are in operable condition at time of inspection. LPA observed First Aid kit kept on shelf in Main Care Area and was inventoried for necessary supplies. Licensee provided proof of immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles during today’s inspection. Licensee has no current mandated reporter training at time of visit.
—CPR Card valid until: 12/03/2024
—Fire Extinguisher was last serviced on: 06/29/23
—Children records and required licensing forms were discussed as well as mandated child abuse reporting and criminal record clearance requirement.

Per Licensee, there are no weapons, firearms in the home and there are no bodies of water around the premises. LPA did not observe any bodies of water around the premises at time of inspection. Per licensee, they provide food for children in care. Food preparation area was toured and found in compliance for safety, cleanliness, and proper storage.

LPA reviewed with licensee 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. Entrance Checklist was provided to the licensee.

The following were discussed:



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.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Denise GibbsTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3385
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Claudia KamTELEPHONE: (626) 602-6842
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/17/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/17/2024
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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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: MERA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 192000344
VISIT DATE: 05/17/2024
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Criminal Record Clearance. Licensee Olga Mera 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 Olga Mera 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. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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 are available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

Liicensee 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



During the exit interview, the Licensee Olga Mera, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Denise GibbsTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3385
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Claudia KamTELEPHONE: (626) 602-6842
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/17/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/17/2024
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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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: MERA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 192000344
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Based on this information the following deficiencies on the LIC 809 D are being cited today 05/17/2024.

LPA Claudia Kam informed licensee Olga Mera that this report dated 5/17/2024 document 1 Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.



Also, LPA Claudia Kam informed the licensee Olga Mera to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 05/17/24 that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Olga Mera.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Denise GibbsTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3385
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Claudia KamTELEPHONE: (626) 602-6842
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/17/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/17/2024
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Document Has Been Signed on 05/17/2024 04:49 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754


FACILITY NAME: MERA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 192000344

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/17/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.8662(b)(1)
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care due to no current mandated reporter for licensee or staff
POC Due Date: 06/08/2024
Plan of Correction
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Licensee and assistant will complete call online.
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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: Denise GibbsTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3385
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Claudia KamTELEPHONE: (626) 602-6842
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/17/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/17/2024
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