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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334842185
Report Date: 08/24/2022
Date Signed: 08/24/2022 12:52:30 PM


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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501



FACILITY NAME:MERLO FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
334842185
ADMINISTRATOR:MERLO, BERTHAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(951) 245-2352
CITY:LAKE ELSINORESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92530
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 2DATE:
08/24/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:29 AM
MET WITH:Bertha MerloTIME COMPLETED:
12:00 PM
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On date and time listed, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jeanette Sanchez arrived at the facility to conduct an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. LPA toured the facility, inside and out, records were reviewed, and the following was observed and/or discussed:

· Normal days and hours of operation are: Mon-Sun, 24hrs. Ages 0-13yrs old.

· Off-limit areas include: Master bedroom and garage

· The facility is licensed to have no more than 14 children as a large and is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios.



· Appropriate supervision provided during this inspection

· A working telephone is present, and the current phone number is on file

· A fully charged fire extinguisher (2A:10BC) was observed. A smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were present and tested by the Licensee during this inspection.

· Fireplace is properly screened to prevent access by children

· All hazardous items are stored inaccessible to children

· Toxins are locked

· Weapons are not present. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Stephanie HudakTELEPHONE: (951) 320-2021
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeanette SanchezTELEPHONE: (951) 255-4577
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/24/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/24/2022
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, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: MERLO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334842185
VISIT DATE: 08/24/2022
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· Single story home

· Clean, safe and age appropriate toys

· Roster not current/incomplete

· Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan and Notification of Parent’s Rights poster are posted

· Documentation of fire and disaster drills on file – Last drill conducted on 12/1/2021

· No bodies of water at this time. Licensee understands all bodies of water including ponds, above ground pools & spas, in-ground pools & spas, and some fountains must be properly covered or fenced per Title 22 Regulations. The Department must be notified before and after installation of the above types of bodies of water. In addition, all wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position.

· Verification of control of property on file

· Children’s records are not complete. All LIC forms are missing.

· Employee’s records are NOT complete.

· Mandated Reporter Training expired - no record on file

· Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expired on 3/2020

· Health & Safety Certificate - completed on 4/21/2013



· Resident and/or staff records were reviewed and all adults who require caregiver background checks have received all required clearances and/or exemptions.

The licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and/or using the facility address for their mailing address.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Stephanie HudakTELEPHONE: (951) 320-2021
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeanette SanchezTELEPHONE: (951) 255-4577
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/24/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/24/2022
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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, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: MERLO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334842185
VISIT DATE: 08/24/2022
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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

The Licensee was informed of their reporting requirements and was provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO10@dss.ca.gov



The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from the facility at: Associations_Disassociations858@dss.ca.gov

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 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.

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.

Go to the licensing webpage www.ccld.ca.gov, and click on the “Receive Important Updates” located on the right side of the page, immediately above the Quick Links. One can add their email address and choose which program(s) they wish to receive Provider Information Notices (PIN) for.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Stephanie HudakTELEPHONE: (951) 320-2021
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeanette SanchezTELEPHONE: (951) 255-4577
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/24/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/24/2022
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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, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: MERLO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334842185
VISIT DATE: 08/24/2022
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The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at:
1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766) and/or 951-782-4200.

See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies. See LIC9102 Technical Violation and Technical Assistance Advisory Notes.



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/process.

An exit interview was conducted, and this report was reviewed with the licensee Bertha Merlo. Appeal rights were discussed and provided during the exit interview.



A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Stephanie HudakTELEPHONE: (951) 320-2021
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeanette SanchezTELEPHONE: (951) 255-4577
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/24/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/24/2022
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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, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501


FACILITY NAME: MERLO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334842185

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 08/24/2022

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:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the training has not been completed, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/31/2022
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Licensee will complete mandated reporter training for self and all assistants. Copy of certificate to be submitted to LPA by 8/31/2022.
www.mandatedreporterca.com
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102416(c)
Personnel Requirements
(c) The licensee and other personnel as specified shall complete training on preventive health practices, including pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in First Aid/CPR training expired 3/2020 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/31/2022
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Licensee will complete training for self and all assistants. Copy of certificate to be submitted to LPA by 8/31/2022.

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: Stephanie HudakTELEPHONE: (951) 320-2021
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeanette SanchezTELEPHONE: (951) 255-4577
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/24/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/24/2022
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Document Has Been Signed on 08/24/2022 12:52 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
CCLD Regional Office, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501


FACILITY NAME: MERLO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334842185

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 08/24/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(7)
Operation of A Family Child Care Home
(7) An emergency information card shall be maintained for each child and shall include the child's full name, telephone number and location of a parent or other responsible adult to be contacted in an emergency, the name and telephone number of the child's physician and the parent's authorization for the licensee or registrant to consent to emergency medical care.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 10 out of 10 records were missing all LIC forms, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/31/2022
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Licensee was provided copies of forms for children's records. Proof of completion will be provided to LPA by 8/31/2022.
Section Cited
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POC Due Date:
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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: Stephanie HudakTELEPHONE: (951) 320-2021
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeanette SanchezTELEPHONE: (951) 255-4577
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/24/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/24/2022
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