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Mercado Family Day Care
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Age range
- 0 months to 5 years (4 infants max)
- Phone
- (424) 387-5918
- Licensed since
Los Angeles County context
6,558*CCLD
Total facilities
2.1*CCLD
Avg citations
4.4*CCLD
Avg visits
0.6*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
5 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.
- 102417(g)(4)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above hygiene items in the open tub area and cleaning compounds in the open cabinet in the bathroom with step stool 3 feet away which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102417(g)(4)(A)Type B
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above razors in the open tub area and raid in the open cabinet area with foot stool 3 feet away which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102425(b)Type B
INFANT SAFE SLEEP
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above blankets placed loosely inside of 2 of 3 cribs which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102425(b)(3)Type B
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above blankets hanging over the side of 1 of 3 and bumper pads in 1 of 3 cribs which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102425(d)(3)(A)Type B
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 of 4 files were missing provider's signature in section D of LIC 9227 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
1 visit on record. Most recent on 2025-05-20.
1 routine inspection.
- Inspection5 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
5 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Venice
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Mercado Family Day Care licensed in California?
Yes, Mercado Family Day Care is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1992.
How many citations does Mercado Family Day Care have?
Mercado Family Day Care has 5 citations on record: 5 Type B citations. It has received 1 visit (1 inspection).
When was Mercado Family Day Care last inspected?
Mercado Family Day Care was last inspected on May 20, 2025 (about 1 year ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Mercado Family Day Care?
Mercado Family Day Care is a Family Child Care Home (FCC), which is a home-based program licensed to care for up to 14 children with a licensed capacity of 12 children. It is located in Venice, Los Angeles County, California.
How does Mercado Family Day Care compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
Mercado Family Day Care has 5 citations. The county average is 2.1 citations per facility. There are 6,558 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does Mercado Family Day Care have any serious violations?
Mercado Family Day Care has no Type A (serious) citations. All 5 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
What ages does Mercado Family Day Care serve?
Mercado Family Day Care serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 12 children.
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