343600372-12-18-2023-53-CC-KVEZ-CYMTQ6-20231218135526

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 343600372
Report Date: 12/18/2023
Date Signed: 12/18/2023 01:55:33 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 12/18/2023 01:55 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
SACRAMENTO S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME:	MERRYHILL SCHOOL - LAGUNA PARK		FACILITY NUMBER:	343600372
ADMINISTRATOR:	KARINA MEDINA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	6613 LAGUNA PARK DRIVE		TELEPHONE:	(916) 684-4044
CITY:	ELK GROVE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95758
CAPACITY:	116	CENSUS: 106	DATE:	12/18/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:30 AM
MET WITH:	McKenzie Davies		TIME COMPLETED:	02:30 PM

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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	Licensing Program Analyst Katy Velazquez (LPA) conducted a field visit to the facility for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entrance into the facility. LPA met with Assistant Director McKenzie Davies (D1). LPA toured the facility inside and outside. LPA observed 106 preschool aged children being supervised by 11 staff members. LPA accessed Guardian to verify that all required adults were background cleared and associated to the license. LPA observed that hazardous items (disinfectants, cleaning solutions etc.) were inaccessible to children in care. Facility days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The facility provides lunch and 2 snacks per day. LPA conducted a file review prior to inspection and verified that annual fees were current. While on location, LPA reviewed care and supervision of children, staffing ratios, medications, first aid supplies, furniture, equipment, fire drills, and drinking water. LPA observed all required forms to be posted. There appeared to be adequate toys and equipment available for children. LPA toured the outdoor play area, and the play structure appeared to be in good repair. LPA observed sufficient cushioning under the play structure to prevent injury. LPA reviewed the electronic sign in/out documents and observed that the children who were currently in attendance were signed-in. LPA reviewed children’s and staff files. LPA observed Health Screening Reports with TB test and required MMR and TDAP vaccines for present staff members. At least one staff member present today had current Pediatric CPR and First Aid (exp. 01/2025). LPA observed current Mandated Reporter training for all staff members who were present during today's inspection. D1 was reminded to renew the course every 2 years. This training requirement may be met by using the Department’s Office of Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP) online training modules. The OCAP modules are free of cost and available at: http://www.mandatedreporterca.com/. The training is currently provided in English and Spanish. Report continues on 809-C

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karyn Guerra	TELEPHONE: (916) 216-7790
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Katy Velazquez	TELEPHONE: 916-926-9100
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/18/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/18/2023

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
SACRAMENTO S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME: MERRYHILL SCHOOL - LAGUNA PARK	FACILITY NUMBER: 343600372
	VISIT DATE: 12/18/2023

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This facility provides Incidental Medical Services (IMS). LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-carecenters/.

Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For childcare center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

D1 was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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 Child Care Center. 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.

Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

D1 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.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karyn Guerra	TELEPHONE: (916) 216-7790
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Katy Velazquez	TELEPHONE: 916-926-9100
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/18/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/18/2023

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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
SACRAMENTO S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME: MERRYHILL SCHOOL - LAGUNA PARK	FACILITY NUMBER: 343600372
	VISIT DATE: 12/18/2023

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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.

In the areas that were evaluated on 12/18/2023, no deficiencies were cited during today’s inspection. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with D1. LPA provided Licensee Appeal Rights to D1. A Notice of Site visit was posted by LPA and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karyn Guerra	TELEPHONE: (916) 216-7790
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Katy Velazquez	TELEPHONE: 916-926-9100
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/18/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/18/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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