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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 434400322
Report Date: 05/13/2026
Date Signed: 05/13/2026 02:58:36 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/13/2026 02:58 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
OAKLAND SOUTH CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME:MERRYHILL SCHOOL 1070FACILITY NUMBER:
434400322
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		LEW, VIOLAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1500 YOSEMITE DRIVETELEPHONE:
(408) 945-9090
CITY:MILPITASSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95035
CAPACITY: 90TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 90CENSUS: 48DATE:
05/13/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RequiredUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
01:00 PM
MET WITH:Director Viola LewTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:15 PM
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On 5/12/2026 at 1 pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Manel Estoesta conducted a Required Visit. LPA met with the Director Viola Lew and explained the purpose of the visit. Present on this visit were 5 staff and 48 preschool children. The facility operates from Monday to Friday, 8 am to 6pm.

The Preschool Program is located and operating in the same address as the Merryhill Elementary & Middle School Campus.

LPA toured the facility to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection with the Director. Facility was observed to follow teacher to children ratio requirement during LPAs' inspection. Children were engaged in various activities under the visual supervision of the teachers. Facility's License, Notification of Parents’ Right Poster, Child Car Seat Law Poster, Bathroom Waiver, Activity Schedules, Emergency Disaster Plan and Personal Rights Poster were observed to be posted.

Classroom 8, 9, 10 and the Portable Room 4 are the licensed rooms. Currently, Room 4 and 10 are not being used by the Preschool Program as per the Director.

The classrooms, restrooms and storage rooms were inspected. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that are dangerous to children were stored inaccessible to children. Cabinets, drawers, and rooms used for storage were locked. Furniture and equipment such as mats, cots, tables, and chairs were age appropriate and were in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Restrooms for children's use were observed to be in safe, sanitary, and functioning condition. Floors were clean and free from tripping hazard. Director stated that facility does not possess nor store any weapons on the premises. Trash cans for solid waste had tight-fitting covers on and were in good repair.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Jason Jang
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Manel Estoesta
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/13/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/13/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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.

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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
OAKLAND SOUTH CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: MERRYHILL SCHOOL 1070
FACILITY NUMBER: 434400322
VISIT DATE: 05/13/2026
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Outdoor activity space is completely fenced and was inspected. The play equipment was maintained in a safe condition and free of hazards. There were no bodies of water observed. Areas around and under high climbing equipment and slides were cushioned with material that absorbs falls. There were shaded rest areas for children. Drinking water are arranged to be readily available to children during indoor and outdoor activities. Children’s lunch and snack are brought from home, and or preselected through a third-party vendor, https://schoolfoodies.com/. Children’s belongings such as lunch boxes, water bottles and bags were labelled with children’s name.

LPA observed Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors, fire pull stations and fire extinguishers. The facility's disaster drills were conducted at least every six months.

Facility does not provide transportation for children, LPA reminded the director that children cannot be left alone, unattended in park vehicles and motor vehicles used to transport children shall be maintained in a safe operating condition.

Facility files were reviewed. The facility is currently using an electronic sign in and out (Tadpoles) system for children. Children sign in/out logs for today were reviewed and LPA obtained copies. A sampling of Children's files was taken for review. The records reviewed include Admission Agreement, Identification and Emergency Information, LIC 9221, Medical Assessment, and Immunization. LPA obtained copies of the Facility's Children's Roster. A sample of Staff's files was taken for review. LPA reviewed staff current certification in Pediatric CPR and First Aid, Child Care Providers, Staff Immunization and TB clearance, and Staff Educational Units were verified. LPA obtained copies of an updated LIC 500 Personnel Report and LIC 9040.

Director stated that facility does handle medications and does currently have children in care who requires Incidental Medical Services - IMS Epinephrine and Inhaled Medication. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information, see Evaluator Manual – Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Jason Jang
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Manel Estoesta
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/13/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/13/2026
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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
OAKLAND SOUTH CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: MERRYHILL SCHOOL 1070
FACILITY NUMBER: 434400322
VISIT DATE: 05/13/2026
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The Director 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.

LPA reminded the Director about the 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. LPA verified that the lead testing was completed (Sample Date 11/05/2022), and in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

The Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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.

There were no deficiencies cited today.

A notice of site visit was given to the Director and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Viola Lew.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Jason Jang
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Manel Estoesta
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/13/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/13/2026
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