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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376626708
Report Date: 04/14/2023
Date Signed: 04/14/2023 04:00:17 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 04/14/2023 04:00 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
SAN DIEGO NORTH, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME:SOKANA, MEREIAN FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
376626708
ADMINISTRATOR:FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
CITY:STATE: ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY: 8TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 8CENSUS: DATE:
04/14/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Licensee InitiatedUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
02:54 PM
MET WITH:Licensee, Mereian SokanaTIME COMPLETED:
04:15 PM
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LPA Saraliz Velando, conducted an unannounced case management for a capacity increase. This visit is to verify that the licensee remains in substantial compliance with the health & safety standards as required by regulations governing large family childcare homes. LPA met with licensee Mereian Sokana. LPA observed 1 child of her own present. Licensee has all appropriate forms posted. LPA confirmed with licensee that all adults residing/working in the home have criminal record/TB clearances. Applicant has not obtained landlord consent to care for 14 children. The home appears to be large enough to comfortably accommodate 14 children. Fire clearance was received on 3/10/23. First Aid and CPR certifications will expire on March 2025. Licensee speaks some English, but does not have enough understanding of the English language and is exempt from Mandated Reporter Training AB1207.

This two- story home was toured. Areas used for child care include entire living room, kitchen, dining room, sitting room, one bedroom upstairs for napping (second bedroom to the right) and upstairs hallway bathroom. Off limits areas include garage, backyard, master bedroom/bathroom, downstairs bathroom, and first bedroom to the right and are inaccessible through use of door knob covers and door latch. There is an operational smoke alarm, carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher that meet regulations. There are adequate age-appropriate toys, books, games, napping mats, and hygienic diaper changing equipment. There are no weapons present on the premises as stated by licensee. There are no bodies of water on the premises. The outdoor play area is a fully fenced backyard, which is free of hazards and has sufficient toys. Per licensee, operating hours are from 10:00 am- 11:00pm, Monday – Sunday.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Saraliz Velando
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/14/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/14/2023
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 DIEGO NORTH, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: SOKANA, MEREIAN FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376626708
VISIT DATE: 04/14/2023
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LPA reviewed the following: required departmental documents, regulation highlights, community resources, capacity limitations, supervision, clearances, emergency drills, heat-related illness, child passenger law, unusual incidents, mandated reporting, Assembly Bill 633, SIDS, Safe sleep regulations, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Megan's law and Covid information. Applicant is reminded that corporal punishment, smoking, walkers, exersaucers, jumpers and bouncy seats shall never be permitted during daycare operation. Any equipment used should only be used according to the manufacturer recommendations.
For licensing regulations/updates/forms, go to webpage http://www.ccld.ca.gov

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.

No deficiencies were cited.

An exit interview was conducted with licensee, Mereian Sokana. A large license will be granted upon final file review. A notice of site visit was issued and shall remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Saraliz Velando
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/14/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/14/2023
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