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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 243810250
Report Date: 06/01/2026
Date Signed: 06/01/2026 12:36:02 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 06/01/2026 12:36 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
FRESNO CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME:MERCED EARLY LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
243810250
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		CYNTHIA JAMESFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:1850 WARDROBE AVETELEPHONE:
(209) 381-4005
CITY:MERCEDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95341
CAPACITY: 93TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 93CENSUS: 12DATE:
06/01/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - IncidentUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:30 AM
MET WITH:Belinda DillonTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:45 PM
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On 06/01/26, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Martha De Haro conducted an unannounced case management inspection. LPA toured the facility inside and outside, and a census was taken. LPA met with Site Supervisor Belinda Dillon. The purpose of today's inspection was to discuss two unusual incidents, which occurred on 05/18/26 and on 05/21/26 in which child #1 had a medical emergency in the classroom.

LPA interviewed staff #1 as well as the Site Supervisor regarding the incidents which both occurred in classroom I1 involving child #1. Per staff #1, child #1 was sitting at the table on 05/18/26 when he began to have a seizure. There were at least five (5) staff members in the classroom on that day with fourteen (14) children. The parent and the ambulance were immediately called and the child was transported to the hospital. Per staff #1, the child was medically cleared and returned to the center on 05/21/26. On the same day that the child returned to the center, child #1 was once again seated at the table when he began to have a seizure. Staff #1 stated that there were six (6) staff members present on that day with approximately fourteen (14) children. The parent and the ambulance were called, and child #1 was once again transported to the hospital. Per Site Supervisor Ms. Dillon, child #1 was released from the hospital. However, the parent has elected to keep child #1 home for the remainder of the school year as the child will be undergoing additional medical testing. During the inspection, this LPA reviewed staff training and observed that staff #1 as well as another staff member in the classroom, have valid Pediatric CPR/First Aid Training through American Red Cross. Per Ms. Dillon, the Pediatric CPR/First Aid training does include a component on seizures, so staff are properly trained on how to manage this type of medical emergency in the classroom.

After conducting the case management inspection and interviewing staff and the Site Supervisor, it was determined that staff took appropriate measures to address the child's medical emergency, following appropriate policies, regulations, and reporting requirements. It was also determined that there were at least two staff members with valid Pediatric CPR/First Aid Training in the classroom during both incidents. (Continued on LIC 809-C)

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Kari McWilliams
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Martha DeHaro
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/01/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/01/2026
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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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.

LIC809 (FAS) - (09/23)
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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
FRESNO CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: MERCED EARLY LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 243810250
VISIT DATE: 06/01/2026
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Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are being cited during today’s inspection.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Site Supervisor Belinda Dillon. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Kari McWilliams
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Martha DeHaro
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/01/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/01/2026
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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