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Merriewood Children's Center
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 59 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (925) 284-2121
- Address
- 561 Merriewood Drive
- Licensed since
Contra Costa County context
1,472*CCLD
Total facilities
2.9*CCLD
Avg citations
5.5*CCLD
Avg visits
1.3*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
2 citations on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
What does Type A vs Type B mean?
Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.
Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.
- 101216(f)Type B
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by ensuring at least one staff member has a valid CPR/First Aid certification, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions
Based on (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by ensuring all staff have required immunization records in file, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
3 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2025-11-07.
3 routine inspections.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Lafayette
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Merriewood Children's Center licensed in California?
Yes, Merriewood Children's Center is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1987.
How many citations does Merriewood Children's Center have?
Merriewood Children's Center has 2 citations on record: 2 Type B citations. It has received 3 visits (3 inspections).
When was Merriewood Children's Center last inspected?
Merriewood Children's Center was last inspected on November 7, 2025 (about 6 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Merriewood Children's Center?
Merriewood Children's Center is a Child Care Center (CCC), which is a facility-based program typically serving larger groups of children with multiple staff members with a licensed capacity of 59 children. It is located in Lafayette, Contra Costa County, California.
How does Merriewood Children's Center compare to other daycares in Contra Costa County?
Merriewood Children's Center has 2 citations, which is below the county average of 2.9 citations per facility. There are 1,472 licensed childcare facilities in Contra Costa County.
Does Merriewood Children's Center have any serious violations?
Merriewood Children's Center has no Type A (serious) citations. All 2 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
What ages does Merriewood Children's Center serve?
Merriewood Children's Center serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 59 children.
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