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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 192000344
Report Date: 05/14/2025
Date Signed: 05/14/2025 11:56:53 AM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:MERA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
192000344
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MERA, OLGAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(323) 231-6447
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90011
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 10CENSUS: 3DATE:
05/14/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RequiredUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:37 AM
MET WITH:Olga MeraTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:25 PM
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On 5/14/2025 at 9:37 AM Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Claudia Kam conducted an Unannounced Required Annual inspection to the above facility. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and met with Licensee, Olga Mera who guided the LPA on a tour of the facility.

There are 6 adult living in the home. All adults in the home were found to have criminal record clearance. Licensee states that there are currently 10 children enrolled. The children's roster was reviewed and is current. During the inspection, 3 children ( 3 infants) assistant and licensee were present. LPA observed 1 infant child napping, infant was sleeping inside a playpen individually. Licensee reports that the facility’s hours of operation are 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday thru Friday. Emergency Disaster Plan, License, and Parents’ Rights were posted at the time of inspection. Per Licensee, disaster drill was last conducted on 5/14/2025.

This is a single-story home which consists of 6 bedrooms and three bathrooms, kitchen, living room, basement, shed/tiny home, backyard and front yard. Areas used by the children include the living room, bathroom 1 to the left of the living room, and Bedroom 2 for diaper changes. Living room sofa will be used for isolation of sick children. Per Licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include all bedrooms, kitchen, backyard, rear bathrooms, basement, and shed/tiny home. LPA observed that there is a safety gate at the entry to the kitchen making the kitchen, all rear living quarters and bathrooms, back yard, shed/tiny home and basement inaccessible to children in care at time of inspection. Per licensee, off limit bedrooms are locked during operating hours, LPA observed doors to be locked.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Denise Gibbs
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Claudia Kam
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/14/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/14/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: MERA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 192000344
VISIT DATE: 05/14/2025
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All areas identified on the facility sketch as accessible to children were inspected to ensure that they are clean and orderly with ventilation and heating for the safety of the children. Main Care Area for the day care children is located in the the living room at entry to the home and is equipped with a toddler table and chairs, high chairs, play yards and infant toys. LPA observed an A/C in the home. There is a working telephone maintained in the home.

Per licensee, the children will have access to the front yard for outside play. LPA observed yard has tiled flooring and adequate perimeter fencing through-out the property. LPA observed tricycles, play kitchen, play house and shade structure. All items were inspected and observed to be free of loose and sharp parts.

The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged, service date reflects date of 4/21/2025. LPA checked Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are in operable condition at time of inspection. Hazardous items including poisonous cleaning compounds were stored in the panty area behind the kitchen inaccessible area to children. LPA observed First Aid kit kept on shelf in bedroom 1 and was inventoried for necessary supplies. Licensee provided proof of immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles during today’s inspection. Licensee has current mandated reporter training and cpr.
__ Mandated Reporter valid until: 6/2026.
—CPR Card valid until: 5/2027
—Children records and required licensing forms were discussed as well as mandated child abuse reporting and criminal record clearance requirement.

Per Licensee, there are no weapons, firearms in the home and there are no bodies of water around the premises. LPA did not observe any bodies of water around the premises at time of inspection. Per licensee, they provide food for children in care. Licensee provides breakfast, lunch and am and pm snacks. Food preparation area was toured and found in compliance for safety, cleanliness, and proper storage.

LPA reviewed with licensee the LIC 311D, Forms/Records to Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children’s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. Entrance Checklist was provided to the licensee.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Denise Gibbs
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Claudia Kam
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/14/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/14/2025
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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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: MERA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 192000344
VISIT DATE: 05/14/2025
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The following were discussed:

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.

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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 licensed Family Child Care Home. 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.

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.



Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

Licensee 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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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Denise Gibbs
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Claudia Kam
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/14/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/14/2025
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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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: MERA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 192000344
VISIT DATE: 05/14/2025
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During the exit interview, the Licensee Olga Mera, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Olga Mera.

Based on this information the following deficiencies on the LIC 809 D are being cited today 5/14/2025.



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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Denise Gibbs
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Claudia Kam
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/14/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/14/2025
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Document Has Been Signed on 05/14/2025 11:56 AM - It Cannot Be Edited


Created By: Claudia Kam On 05/14/2025 at 11:35 AM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: MERA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 192000344

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/14/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102416(a)(6)
(a) Prior to making alterations or additions to a family child care home or grounds, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed changed, including, but not limited to, the following: (6) Any change from an area of the family child care home previously identified as "off limits" to an area where care and supervision will be provided to children in care.

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 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 05/30/2025
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Licensee will update facility sketch for the home and patio and submit by 5/30/2025 to the department.
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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.
Denise Gibbs
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Claudia Kam
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/14/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/14/2025


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