270767399-2-6-2020-07-CC-JMAS-BLJSFB-20200206125005

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 270767399
Report Date: 02/06/2020
Date Signed: 02/06/2020 12:50:11 PM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME:	MERILOS, SMYRNA		FACILITY NUMBER:	270767399
ADMINISTRATOR:	MERILOS, SMYRNA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(831) 449-7958
CITY:	SALINAS	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93906
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 4	DATE:	02/06/2020
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:39 AM
MET WITH:	Smyrna Merilos		TIME COMPLETED:	01:00 PM

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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joe Macias conducted an unannounced Annual Random Inspection. The purpose of today’s visit is to ensure the home is in compliance with Title 22 California Code of Regulations. LPA was greeted and granted entrance by the Licensee Smyrna Merilos. Todays census is 4 (1 infant, 3 preschool age). The Licensee, her husband, and adult daughter are the only adults who reside in the home. The centers hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 5:30pm. The Licensee's CPR and First Aid are current, and expire November 2020.

LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today's visit. LPA reviewed a current Child Care Facility Roster and Fire/Disaster drill log during today's visit. Last fire drill was conducted on 11/19/2019. LPA reviewed four children's files, and observed all required documents. The Licensee has a working telephone in the home. LPA observed sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the children in care. The home is orderly, and safe for the day care children. LPA did not observe a wall heater in the home (central heat). Off limit areas of the home: all bedrooms, garage, and side yard.

LPA observed a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher, working smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, and no bodies of water. The Licensee states that she does not have weapons in the home. All detergents, cleaning compounds, poisons, medications, and other similar items are out of reach and inaccessible to children. Licensee states that she does not administer medications at this time.

Supervision of children was discussed with the Licensee and she understands that she must be present in the home during day care hours to ensure that the children are safe and supervised at all times. The Licensee understands her current capacity options and she understands that she cannot have more than 14 children in the home at any time, with a qualified assistant present. LPA provided the Licensee with the ratio/capacity chart for her reference. The Licensee states that she does transport children; she understands that children cannot be left in parked vehicles unattended any time.

LPA observed staff immunization records on file.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Sandy Knight	TELEPHONE: (408) 324-2151
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joseph Macias	TELEPHONE: (408) 334-8320
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/06/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/06/2020

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME: MERILOS, SMYRNA	FACILITY NUMBER: 270767399
	VISIT DATE: 02/06/2020

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LPA also went over safe sleep for infants:

· Always place infants on their backs for sleeping.

· Use a tight-fitting sheet on the crib or play yard mattress.
· Do not hang any items from the crib or above the crib.
· Keep all items out of the crib or play yard.
· Pacifiers may be used as long as they do not have items attached to them.
· Infants should not be swaddled or have any items covering them while sleeping.

A review of staff records on February 6, 2020 indicates that all Facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. LPA also reminded Licensee of the applicable civil penalties for those adults who have not received fingerprint clearances, are not associated to the license and who come in contact with or provide care and supervision to the children. A $500 immediate civil penalty. An ongoing $100 per day per violation continues until the violation(s) is corrected. LPA discussed the requirements of AB633 to licensee and provided her the AB633 fact sheet and a copy of Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224) and licensee understands the requirements.

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

No deficiencies cited, exit interview conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to the Licensee.

A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED, POSTED NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE HOME, AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 CONSECUTIVE DAYS.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Sandy Knight	TELEPHONE: (408) 324-2151
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joseph Macias	TELEPHONE: (408) 334-8320
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/06/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/06/2020

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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