<meta name="robots" content="noindex">
Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 240406627
Report Date: 01/08/2020
Date Signed: 01/08/2020 02:54:02 PM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME:MERCED CHILD DEVELOPMENTFACILITY NUMBER:
240406627
ADMINISTRATOR:RAMIREZ, ADALUZFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:720 & 724 SOUTH HIGHWAY 59TELEPHONE:
(209) 723-1046
CITY:MERCEDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95341
CAPACITY:100CENSUS: 46DATE:
01/08/2020
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:00 PM
MET WITH:TIME COMPLETED:
03:15 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
An annual random inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Ginny Badhesha and Angelica Slaughter. LPAs met with Director Adaluz Ramirez and toured the facility inside and outside, as shown on the facility sketch. Present today was 15 staff members and 46 preschool children. This facility operates a full day program. Days and hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 5:30pm. Firearms/weapons are not allowed or stored on premises. All children present receive direct visual supervision at all times. Facility is operating within the approved licensed capacity at this inspection. All disinfectants, cleaning solutions, toxic, poisonous items, and medications are inaccessible to children. All toilets and hand washing areas are in safe and sanitary condition. All floors are clean and safe. Furniture and equipment are in good condition; free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. There is adequate heating, lighting and ventilation. Preschool provides breakfast and snacks that are prepared on site. Lunch is brought in from the main office. All food is protected from contamination, and contaminated food is discarded immediately. All kitchen, food prep, and storage areas are clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. All foods/beverages capable of rapid spoiling are stored in covered containers at 45 (F) or less. Solid waste storage vessels, including moveable bins, have tight fitting covers on, and are in good repair. Uncontaminated drinking water is available both indoors and out. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them. Menus shall be dated and kept on file for 30 days and be available for review upon request. Facility has at least one functioning carbon monoxide detector that meets statutory requirements. Playground equipment is in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Outdoor activity space surface is maintained in safe condition and free of hazards. Areas under/around high climbing equipment and slides have sufficient bark cushioning material to absorb falls. Before working or volunteering in a licensed child care facility, all individuals subject to a criminal record review have a clearance or exemption and have been associated to the facility. There are no excluded individuals present at this center.

(Continued on 809-C)
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Diana deLeonTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7854
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gagandip BadheshaTELEPHONE: (559) 575-6900
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/08/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/08/2020
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 1 of 3
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: MERCED CHILD DEVELOPMENT
FACILITY NUMBER: 240406627
VISIT DATE: 01/08/2020
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
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
Licensee is aware that upon notice from the Department, any excluded individual must be immediately removed from the center. Staff records contain appropriate documentation, some files were missing the Mandated Reporter training. Children files included all required documents. At least one person trained in Pediatric CPR/First aid is present when children are at the facility or at off site activities. The responsible person who signs the child in/out uses their full legal signature and records the time of day.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services (IMS). LPAs reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records.

Director Adaluz Ramirez provided updated copies of LIC 500 (Personnel Report) and LIC 610 (Emergency Disaster Plan) during inspection.



Licensee was provided with Lead Poisoning Facts brochure.

Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, in the areas evaluated one deficiency was cited during today's visit. Appeal rights given to Director.

Exit interview conducted with Director Adaluz Ramirez and a copy of this report was provided and discussed.

A Notice of Site Visit Form (LIC 9213) was posted on parent's board and must remain posted for 30 days.

LPA and Licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINS), Quarterly Updates, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Diana deLeonTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7854
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gagandip BadheshaTELEPHONE: (559) 575-6900
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/08/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/08/2020
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 3 of 3
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: MERCED CHILD DEVELOPMENT
FACILITY NUMBER: 240406627
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/08/2020
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
01/22/2020
Section Cited

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child 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
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.
Licensee to complete an AB1207 certified Child Abuse Mandated Reporter course. This requirement was not met as evidenced by records review conducted by LPA today. During today's inspection, LPA found that six staff file's did not contain proof of Child Abuse Mandated reporter training certification. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.
8
9
10
11
12
13
14

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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: Diana deLeonTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7854
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gagandip BadheshaTELEPHONE: (559) 575-6900
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/08/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/08/2020
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 2 of 3