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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198012129
Report Date: 01/09/2023
Date Signed: 01/09/2023 02:24:35 PM


Document Has Been Signed on 01/09/2023 02:24 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, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754



FACILITY NAME:MERRIMAN FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
198012129
ADMINISTRATOR:MERRIMAN, LASHAUNFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(310) 217-0997
CITY:CARSONSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90746
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 3DATE:
01/09/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:45 AM
MET WITH:Lashaun Merriman, LIcenseeTIME COMPLETED:
12:30 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dayna Chambers conducted an unannounced annual inspection to the above facility on January 9, 2023. LPA arrived at the facility at 8:30AM and met with Lashaun Merriman, Licensee, who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. Also present during this inspection, was Licensee’s Volunteer, Hope Arceo. Per Licensee, operation hours are Monday Through Saturday, 6:00am to 6:00PM. There are 11 children that are currently enrolled. A current children’s roster was available for review. There were 3 children present upon arrival. This is a two-story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Activity Room. First Floor -1-bedroom, 1 bathroom, living room, kitchen, activity room. Front yard and backyard and attached garage. Second Floor- 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Children use the bathroom in the hallway next to kitchen. LPA observed a fireplace in the off-limit room – living room and it is screened. Per Licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include: Second Floor – 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Downstairs Off-limit rooms include kitchen, living room, and bedroom. LPA observed the stairs to be barricaded for children under the age of 5. The licensee provides food for children in care. Individuals who reside in the home were noted and discussed. Per Licensee, they currently have one volunteer. All adults present in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption prior to working, residing or volunteering in the licensed childcare home. Licensee states that there are no firearms stored in the home. All areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. There is telephone service via cellphone that is used, and the cellphone stays at the facility during operation hours. There is ventilation and heating (central heat and air). Safe toys play equipment and materials were observed. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which could pose a danger to children were observed to be inaccessible to children. The licensee states that there are no poisons in the home and understands that storage areas for poisons must be locked with a key or combination lock. The restroom that children use was observed to be safe and sanitary.
The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher which is new indicates fully charged and the receipt was dated 12/28/2022. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable.
Licensee states that she is not currently caring for infants. Licensee states that if an infant is enrolled, the
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Valarie CookTELEPHONE: (323) 513-3858
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dayna ChambersTELEPHONE: (323) 558-2962
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/09/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/09/2023
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, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: MERRIMAN FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198012129
VISIT DATE: 01/09/2023
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infant will sleep in the activity room where they are constantly supervised.
Currently, children are using the front yard and backyard for outdoor play time. The outdoor play area was observed to be fenced. LPA observed that the outdoor yard has toys and other materials for children to play with. LPA did not observe any objects that can pose a danger to children on the outdoor yard.
The licensee is observed to be operating within the license capacity limitations. LPA did not observe any children left in parked vehicles. Car seats shall only be used for transportation. LPA did not observe any children sleeping in car seats. The licensee and other personnel have completed training on preventive health practices including Pediatric First Aid and CPR. The licensee's Pediatric First Aid and CPR expires on 10/19/2023. There are first aid supplies available. LPA advised that if a child shows signs of illness, he/she/they shall be separated from other children. Children’s records were reviewed, including emergency information and were observed to be complete. The licensee proof of immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles. LPA observed that the Licensee and volunteer have proof of the Mandated Reporter AB 1207 compliant Child Care Training Certificate on file. LPA issued a Confidential Names List (LIC 811) to the licensee which documents staff and children’s files reviewed during this inspection. All homes shall conduct fire and disaster drills at least once every six months and document the date and time of each drill. Last drill documented was conducted on 12/19/2022. There are no pets on the premises.
LPA did not observe any pools, spas, hot tubs, fishponds, or similar bodies of water during the inspection.
Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent’s Rights Poster and the Facility License were observed to be posted.
LPA did not observe the following items during the inspection: Infant Walkers, Johnny Jumpers, Saucer Chairs, Trampolines and/or any other item that fall into these categories are not permitted in a family childcare facility.
Smoking is prohibited in a licensed Family Child Care Home. Per Licensee, no one smokes in the home.
LPA provided the licensee with a copy of A Child Care Provider’s Guide to Safe Sleep, by American Academy of Pediatrics. LPA also consulted and explained Child Abuse Reporting, Never Shake a Baby, and Safe Sleeping practices.
Incidental Medical Services (IMS):
Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Valarie CookTELEPHONE: (323) 513-3858
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dayna ChambersTELEPHONE: (323) 558-2962
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/09/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/09/2023
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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, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: MERRIMAN FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198012129
VISIT DATE: 01/09/2023
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LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates online at: www.ccld.ca.gov.
Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee [or facility representative] 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 [facility representative] 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.

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



Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Lashaun Merriman.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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.


At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. No deficiencies cited.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Valarie CookTELEPHONE: (323) 513-3858
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dayna ChambersTELEPHONE: (323) 558-2962
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/09/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/09/2023
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