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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 393615579
Report Date: 01/28/2025
Date Signed: 01/28/2025 03:58:46 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/28/2025 03:58 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
SACRAMENTO S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME:MERRYHILL SCHOOL - TRINITYFACILITY NUMBER:
393615579
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		TAMARA WELLSFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:10250 TRINITY PARKWAYTELEPHONE:
(209) 474-0518
CITY:STOCKTONSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95219
CAPACITY: 163TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 134CENSUS: 53DATE:
01/28/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
01:50 PM
MET WITH:Wells, TamaraTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:15 PM
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On January 28th, 2025, at 1:00 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) David Nguyen and Lauren Scott met with facility representative/principal, Tamara Wells for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. The purpose of the unannounced annual inspection was explained. Both LPA Nguyen and LPA Scott were granted entrance into the childcare facility by facility representative/principal. There were fifty-three (53) children present at the start of the inspection. Facility days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Meals—AM snack, Lunch, and PM snack—are provided to childcare children. Drinking water was provided to childcare children. LPA discussed the annual license fees with facility representative/principal and provided the balance of annual license fees and PIN number for online payment.

LPA toured the facility inside and out. LPA observed that hazardous items (disinfectants, cleaning solutions etc.) were inaccessible to children in care. LPA reviewed staffing ratios, first aid supplies, furniture, equipment, fire drills and drinking water. LPA observed all required forms to be posted. LPA observed functioning carbon monoxide and smoke alarms. There are adequate toys and equipment available for children. Outdoor play area was toured, the play structure appeared to be in good repair, and there is sufficient cushioning (artificial grass) under the play structure. LPA reviewed the sign in/out computer printouts and observed that the children are properly signed in.

LPA reviewed children’s and staff files. All staff present during today's inspection have a fingerprint clearance. Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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 Child Care Center. 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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Chayntel Hunter
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: David Nguyen
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/28/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/28/2025
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
SACRAMENTO S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME: MERRYHILL SCHOOL - TRINITY
FACILITY NUMBER: 393615579
VISIT DATE: 01/28/2025
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LPA observed health screening reports with TB test and required MMR and TDAP vaccines. Staff members had immunization records on files. At least one staff member present today has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid. LPA discussed with facility representative the requirement for AB1207 Mandated Reporter training certificates for all staff. Facility representative was reminded to renew the course every 2 years through www.mandatedreporterca.com website.

This provider is currently providing Incidental Medical Services (IMS) services to children in care. IMS policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. LPA observed two (2) medications and two (2) care plans in the facility. The medications were kept in the locked box in the lobby, and the care plans were kept in the binder in the lobby. 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



LPA discussed the Year-Round/Daily Reminder of Water Safety Requirements and Measures with facility representative. LPA provided facility representative the PIN 23-17-CCLD, the Year-Round and Daily Reminder of Water Safety Requirements and Measures. LPA discussed the importance of checking for bodies of water on the school’s premises daily prior to children’s arrival for children’s safety with facility representative.

Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test.

For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP).

LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Chayntel Hunter
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: David Nguyen
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/28/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/28/2025
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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
SACRAMENTO S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME: MERRYHILL SCHOOL - TRINITY
FACILITY NUMBER: 393615579
VISIT DATE: 01/28/2025
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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/inspection-process.

Facility representative was encouraged to visit the Department website at WWW.CCLD.CA.GOV for childcare updates, current forms, legislation, and regulation information.

Facility representative 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.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility representative/principal, Tamara Wells. Appeal rights and a notice of site visit were provided. A copy of this report will remain on file for a period of three years for public review upon request. Facility representative’s signature on this form acknowledges receipt of this form. A notice of site visit was posted and must remain posted for 30 days for parental review. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were cited during the inspection.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Chayntel Hunter
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: David Nguyen
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/28/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/28/2025
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