Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On 05/20/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ranita Richmond and Chartrice Johnson conducted an unannounced visit to the above-named Home to conduct the 3 year Required Inspection. LPA was greeted by Licensee Julia Mercado. Assistant S. Mercado was present during the visit.LPA Richmond observed 5 children in care, being supervised and cared for appropriately by licensee and one fingerprint cleared assistant. Hours of operation are
Monday through Friday and is open 7:30 a.m. \342\200\223 5:00 p.m. (time on application is 7:30a- 6:00p, this time change occurred 5 years ago).
Licensee does not provide overnight and/or weekend care.
LPA toured the living room, bedroom #1, bathroom #1, and outside for a Health and Safety inspection. LPA was unable to tour the entirety of the home due to licensee refusal. LPA advised licensee that per the facility sketch, LPA unable to identify which rooms were on limits and or off limits. Licensee advised that living room, bedroom #1, bathroom #1, and outside are on limits areas only. The home has heating and ventilation for safety and comfort.
LPA Richmond confirmed with licensee that the home is a single story, single-family home that consists of: Living room, Kitchen, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, detached garage, and gated back yard. LPA provided licensee with LIC 999A to update facility due to no labels of on/off limits areas. LPA provided licensee with LIC 279 to update changes in adults in the home, days and hours of operation, mailing address, and directions to the home.
Per licensee, The OFF LIMITS AREAS are as follows: Detached Garage, kitchen, bedrooms #2, #3, & #4, and bathroom #2 all of which are made inaccessible to children in care by child safety gates, closed and/or locked doors, and visual supervision.
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Per licensee, The ON LIMIT AREAS are as follows: Bedroom #1 (napping room), living room(main daycare area/eating/isolation room), bathroom #1, and gated back yard.
Parents and children enter the home through the front door. Which places you inside of the entry way. Walking straight ahead is the living room, inside the living room to the left is a sliding glass door that leads to the gated back yard. Inside the living room to the right is two entry ways, one on the right which leads to bedroom #1. The entry way on the left leads to bathroom #1.
Licensee is aware that the children must nap and have meals in the home. Licensee provides breakfast and appropriate beverages.
LPA Richmond observed a fully charged 3A:40B:C Fire Extinguisher in the living room. Fire extinguisher last serviced in January 2025. LPAs observed working carbon monoxide/ smoke detector dual in the hallway over bedroom #1.
There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. There are no pools, ponds, or other bodies of water on the premises.
LPA Richmond observed age-appropriate toys, books, and furnishings.
LPAs reviewed fire drill log and observed last fire/disaster drill completed May 2025.
At approximately 10:10am LPAs observed two infant children asleep in cribs, sleeping on their stomachs. Inside 2 of the 3 cribs, loose articles were placed inside the cribs. Type B citation cited. See LIC 809D. In 1 of the 3 cribs loose objects are hanging over the side of the cribs. Type B citation cited. See LIC 809D.
In bathroom #1, LPA observed health and hygiene items in the bathtub area (including shampoos, conditioners, and other hair care supplies) and cleaning supplies in cabinet in the bathroom. Type B citation cited. See LIC 809D. In bathroom #1 LPAs observed Raid in an unlocked bathroom cabinet and razors in the open tub area with foot stool 3 feet away. Type B citation cited. See LIC 809D
LPAs reviewed 5 children\342\200\231s files. Children\342\200\231s files are missing providers\342\200\231 signatures on LIC 9227 for C1, C2, C3, and C4. Type B citation cited. See LIC 809D. LPAs advised licensee to complete the LIC 9227, section D. LPA advised that all infants enrolled in family childcare home who were enrolled under the age of 12 months must sleep on their back until section D is completed by provider. Then 24 hours after completion infants are allowed to remain in position other than back if they roll into the position.
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Licensee is in compliance with immunizations requirements for childcare providers. LPA Richmond observed the licensee to have current and updated CPR/First Aid completed 03/22/25, and mandated reporter training completed 05/19/25. LPA advised licensee that flu declination must be completed yearly between August and December, signed, dated, and placed in file for the Department review.
LPA discussed infant sleep chart with licensee. LPA advised licensee that chart must include the infant full name, date of birth, date, initial, time, position of sleep, comments, and waiver if applicable.
LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page at:
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep
as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at
https://www.cpsc.gov/
and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.
Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are not currently being provided.
Licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link
https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm
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LPA Richmond reminded Licensee of the Community Care Licensing website
www.ccld.ca.gov
which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations.
Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&R) throughout California.
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LPA provided applicant with the LIC 311D, Forms/Records to Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children\342\200\231s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. LPA Richmond gave applicant a packet of all required forms, and posters and reviewed following forms:
CHILDREN'S RECORDS REQUIREMENTS:
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LIC 700 Identification and Emergency Information
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LIC 627 Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment
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LIC 282 Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance
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LIC 9150 Parent Notification Additional Children in Care
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LIC 9927 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan
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LIC 995A Notification of Parent\342\200\231s Rights
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LIC 613A Personal Rights
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Immunization Record
FACILITY RECORDS:
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LIC 624B Unusual Incident/Injury Report
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LIC 9040 Child Care Facility Roster
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LIC 9052 Employee Rights,
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LIC 9108 Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse
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LIC 9149 Property Owner/Landlord Consent Form
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LIC 9151 Property Owner/Landlord Notification Form
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Proof of current pediatric CPR and First Aid Certificates
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Copy of your deed or lease/rental agreement
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Documentation of Fire and Disaster drills
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Proof of immunizations against pertussis (TDAP), measles (MMR), and influenza
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Mandated Reporter certificate \342\200\223
www.mandatedreporterca.com
\342\200\223 must be renewed every two (2) years.
FORMS TO BE POSTED
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LIC203 Facility License
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LIC 610A Emergency Disaster Plan
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LIC 9148 Earthquake Preparedness Checklist
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PUB394 Notification of Parents Rights Poster
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In addition, LPA Richmond informed applicant of the following:
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There is an effective 24/7 ban on smoking tobacco in a home that is licensed as a family day care home, and in those areas of the family day care home where children are present.
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Children and Staff records must be maintained and updated as needed and must be available for review by the Department.
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Saucer chairs, bouncers, walkers, or any similar items are prohibited.
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All adults living and working in the home shall be made of aware of the Departments right to inspection authority, which includes but not limited to the right to enter the home when children are being cared for, interview children and adults and review documentation.
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LPA provided and advised the applicant how to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at:
www.ccld.ca.gov
An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report was read and provided to Licensee Julia Mercado.
Five (5) Type B Citations issued during this visit per Title 22 Regulations and Health and Safety Codes. See LIC 809D.
Notice of Site Visit was provided and required to be posted for 30 days.
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