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MERRIMAN FAMILY CHILD CARELicense 197493762
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 03/02/2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cristina Castellanos conducted an unannounced Case Management Inspection at the above-mentioned facility for the purpose of ensuring the standards are being met in accordance with California Tittle 22 Regulations and California Health and Safety Codes. Present during the inspection were Licensee Merriman, the licensee\342\200\231s assistant, the licensee\342\200\231s two (2) adult children, the licensee\342\200\231s two (2) teenage children, two (2) fingerprint-cleared adults, and two (2) children in care. During the inspection, LPA Castellanos confirmed through the Guardian Background Check System that the licensee\342\200\231s adult child with a disability (C3) does not have a current fingerprint clearance associated with the facility. Licensee Merriman stated that C3 has fingerprint clearance with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) as of June 2025 through the foster care program. LPA informed the Licensee that C3 must obtain a fingerprint clearance specifically associated with this licensed facility, as required by Community Care Licensing regulations. LPA Castellanos provided Licensee Merriman with form LIC 9163, Request for Live Scan Service - Community Care Licensin . The Licensee will notify LPA Castellanos once the Live Scan process for C3 has been completed. The Licensee has 30 days to complete this requirement. If additional time is needed, the Licensee will contact LPA Castellanos to discuss possible alternatives. Continue An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with Licensee Merriman. A copy of the report was provided to the Licensee. A Notice of Site Visit was issued and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements will result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Page 2

Citations

1 citation recorded*CCLD

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.

  • 102421(a)(1)Type B

    102421(a)(1) Child's Records (a) The licensee shall maintain, in each child's record, the signed and dated notice form required in Section 102419(d). (1)...shall keep the signed and dated notice form for at least three years following termination of service to the child.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interviews of all relevant parties, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above: Licensee was unable to provide C12's file record, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the March 2, 2026 inspection of MERRIMAN FAMILY CHILD CARE?

This was a other inspection of MERRIMAN FAMILY CHILD CARE on March 2, 2026. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to MERRIMAN FAMILY CHILD CARE on March 2, 2026?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

What type of inspection was this?

This was a other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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