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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334842778
Report Date: 08/19/2025
Date Signed: 08/19/2025 11:56:45 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/19/2025 11:56 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
RIVERSIDE SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME:MELERO FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
334842778
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MELERO, LAURAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(760) 289-1111
CITY:COACHELLASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92236
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 13CENSUS: 8DATE:
08/19/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:20 AM
MET WITH:Laura MeleroTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:10 PM
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On 08/19/2025 at 10:20 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gabriela Hernandez conducted an unannounced annual inspection for a large family childcare. LPA met with Licensee Laura Melero, who guided LPA on a tour of the home. There was 8 children present with Licensee and Assistant when LPA arrived.

The facility operates Monday through Friday from 5:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day. Certain areas are off-limits, including: Entire second floor, kitchen, garage, Family Room #2 and side yards (which are fenced). Licensee will submit updated facility sketch to identify the kitchen and extended family room #2 as off-limit. The facility is licensed as a large Family Child Care Home (FCCH) with a maximum capacity of 14 children and is operating within the licensed capacity of the license. The fire clearance for a large family child care was approved on 01/09/2015 by Riverside County Fire Department.

During the inspection, LPA verified a working cell phone/landline telephone is available, and the current phone number/email on file are correct. A fully charged fire extinguisher (2A:10BC) was observed, along with a functioning smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector, both of which were tested by the Licensee. The fireplace is properly screened to prevent access by children, and all hazardous items, including toxins, are stored securely and are inaccessible to children. No weapons are present, and the Licensee, Laura Melero, understands that all firearms, weapons, and ammunition must be locked separately and made inaccessible as per Title 22 Regulations. Stairs are barricaded with a baby gate when children are in care.

The facility provides clean, safe, and age-appropriate toys for children. A current roster is on file, and required postings, including the Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan, and Notification of Parent’s Rights, are displayed. Fire and disaster drill documentation is maintained, with the last drill conducted on May 1, 2024.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Pauline Beschorner
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Gabriela Hernandez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/19/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/19/2025
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
RIVERSIDE SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: MELERO FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334842778
VISIT DATE: 08/19/2025
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There are not any pools, spas, or other bodies of water. Licensee understands that all bodies of water including ponds, above ground pools, spas, and some fountains must be properly covered or fenced per Title 22 Regulations. The Department must be notified before and after installation of the above types of bodies of water. In addition, all wading pools or similar products must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position.

Both children's and employees' records are complete. Mandated Reporter Training has been completed and is valid until October 16,2025. The Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification expires on March 16,2026. Health & Safety Certificate – completed, however Licensee did not have copy on file. Licensee will send certificate to licensing. Resident and staff records were reviewed, and all adults requiring caregiver background checks have received the necessary clearances and exemptions.



Licensee Laura Melero 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 Laura Melero 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, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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) or (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/

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Pauline Beschorner
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Gabriela Hernandez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/19/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/19/2025
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