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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 274414477
Report Date: 10/29/2024
Date Signed: 10/29/2024 10:30:12 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/29/2024 10:30 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME:MERLOS, MARIBELFACILITY NUMBER:
274414477
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MERLOS, MARIBELFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(831) 757-4613
CITY:SALINASSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93905
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 3DATE:
10/29/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:Maribel MerlosTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
10:40 AM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Fermin Campos-Jaramillo conducted an unannounced annual required inspection to the home today. LPA met with Maribel Merlos, Licensee, and explained the nature of today's inspection to her. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The adults that reside in the home are the licensee, her spouse Rodolfo and her adults children Ricardo, Roberto, and Rodrigo. LPA observed there were three children in care, included two infants and one preschooler. Certification for CPR and First Aid Card for Licensee is current and will expire on 2/22/26 for licensee and her helper Maria F.

LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today's inspection. LPA took a picture of the children's roster today and it is current. LPA reviewed five children files and observed files are complete. LPA observed that Licensee has documented the last fire drill on 8/2/24.

The Licensee has a working telephone in the home. LPA observed sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children. Off limit areas inside are: three bedrooms, one bathroom and the attached garage. Off limits areas outside: left side yard and the left part of the back yard. The home has a back yard and it is fenced. Licensee uses it as playground.
LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher that was last serviced on 4/4/24, and at least one working smoke/carbon monoxide detector. LPA observed there are not stairs in the home. Licensee keeps two dogs in the left side yard of the home, and licensee has vaccination records for them. The Licensee states that she does not have any weapons in the home. All detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other similar items are stored inaccessible to children.

According with the SB792, Licensee has proof of immunization for herself and for her helpers for pertussis, measles, and influenza.
Supervision of children was discussed with the Licensee and she understands that she must be present in the home during day care hours and ensure that the children are supervised at all times.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Susy Cervantes
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Fermin Campos-Jaramillo
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/29/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/29/2024
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
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: MERLOS, MARIBEL
FACILITY NUMBER: 274414477
VISIT DATE: 10/29/2024
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The Licensee understands her capacity options and she understands that she cannot have more than 14 children in the home at any time and a helper must be present and ratio (age of the children) must be observed. Licensee understands in absence of a helper the capacity of her license is reduced in capacity and ratio to a small Family Child Care Home license maximum 8. The Licensee states that she does not transport children via vehicle and that she understands that children cannot be left in parked vehicles unattended at any time. Licensee uses redirection and communication with children as a form of discipline.
Department website: www.ccld.ca.gov provided to Licensee.
LPA observed that the Licensee and her helpers have renewed the Mandated Reporter training on 1/30/24 LPA referred the Licensee to the training website: www.mandatedreporterca.com for additional information on the online training.

A review of staff records on 10/1/24 indicates that all Facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.
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 web page 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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Susy Cervantes
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Fermin Campos-Jaramillo
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/29/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/29/2024
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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
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: MERLOS, MARIBEL
FACILITY NUMBER: 274414477
VISIT DATE: 10/29/2024
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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

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.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Maribel Merlos.

No deficiencies were cited today.

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

SUPERVISORS NAME: Susy Cervantes
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Fermin Campos-Jaramillo
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/29/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/29/2024
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