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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 475407738
Report Date: 04/21/2022
Date Signed: 04/22/2022 08:14:37 AM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
02/14/2022 and conducted by Evaluator Nicolette Cunningham
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 13-CC-20220214111244
FACILITY NAME:MEREL, RONYA & WILLET, CANDACE FCCHFACILITY NUMBER:
475407738
ADMINISTRATOR:MEREL, RONYAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(530) 925-3512
CITY:YREKASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
96097
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 6DATE:
04/21/2022
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
02:45 PM
MET WITH:Candace Willet, LicenseeTIME COMPLETED:
03:50 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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The licensee did not provide a copy of a local building inspection report for the converted garage
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On April 21, 2022 at 2:45pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) N. Cunningham conducted an unannounced complaint inspection and met with licensee C. Willett. It was alleged that the licensee did not provide a copy of a local building inspection report for the converted garage.

Licensee C. Willet was interviewed on 02/17/22 at 10:50am and stated that they rent the home and requested LPA discuss the matter with Licensee R. Merel who is the homeowner. Licensee R. Merel was interviewed on 02/18/22 and stated they did not believe the improvements in the garage required an inspection or city permit. 04/12/22 Licensee R. Merel stated that she met with representatives with the City of Yreka planning department and learned that a building inspection and permit are required for improvements made to the garage. Licensee Merel stated they are making arrangements to complete all city requirements within the month of April.
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Erin VirruetaTELEPHONE: (530) 895-4325
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nicolette CunninghamTELEPHONE: (530) 521-5235
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/21/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/21/2022
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 13-CC-20220214111244
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926
FACILITY NAME: MEREL, RONYA & WILLET, CANDACE FCCH
FACILITY NUMBER: 475407738
VISIT DATE: 04/21/2022
NARRATIVE
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On 04/18/22, LPA obtained Violation Notification which states, “The City of Yreka does not have a record of a building permit to convert the garage to a daycare or bonus room.”

Based on the evidence obtained, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be substantiated. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22), is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee C. Willet.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Erin VirruetaTELEPHONE: (530) 895-4325
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nicolette CunninghamTELEPHONE: (530) 521-5235
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/21/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/21/2022
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 13-CC-20220214111244
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926

FACILITY NAME: MEREL, RONYA & WILLET, CANDACE FCCH
FACILITY NUMBER: 475407738
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/21/2022
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
05/06/2022
Section Cited
CCR
102416.3
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The licensee shall provide the Department with a copy of an inspection report when an inspection is required by the local building inspector as a result of the alteration, addition or construction.
This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
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The licensee stated she has scheduled an appointment for a building inspector to inspect the garage. The licensee stated she will provide a copy of the inspection report as soon as it is available.
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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: Erin VirruetaTELEPHONE: (530) 895-4325
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nicolette CunninghamTELEPHONE: (530) 521-5235
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/21/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/21/2022
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
02/14/2022 and conducted by Evaluator Nicolette Cunningham
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 13-CC-20220214111244

FACILITY NAME:MEREL, RONYA & WILLET, CANDACE FCCHFACILITY NUMBER:
475407738
ADMINISTRATOR:MEREL, RONYAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:130 EAST BLAKE STREETTELEPHONE:
(530) 925-3512
CITY:YREKASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
96097
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 6DATE:
04/21/2022
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
02:45 PM
MET WITH:Candace Willet, LicenseeTIME COMPLETED:
03:50 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Children are allowed to play in the street
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On April 21, 2022 at 2:45pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) N. Cunningham conducted an unannounced complaint inspection and met with licensee C. Willet. It was alleged that children are allowed to play in the street.
Licensee C. Willet was interviewed on 02/17/22 at 10:50am and stated that Child 1 is allowed to ride their bike on the street in front of the home. Licensee C. Willet stated that the children are under constant supervision when they are riding bikes. Licensee R. Merel was interviewed on 02/18/22 and stated that children are always under supervision while playing outside. On 04/18/22, LPA interviewed four parents (Adult 4, 5, 6, and 7). Interviews did not reveal that parents have observed children playing in the street. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred, and the findings are unsubstantiated.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee C. Willet.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Erin VirruetaTELEPHONE: (530) 895-4325
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nicolette CunninghamTELEPHONE: (530) 521-5235
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/21/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/21/2022
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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