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Mercado, Susan Family Child Care
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 14 children
- Age range
- 0 months to 5 years (4 infants max)
- Phone
- (209) 259-5023
- Licensed since
Merced County context
285*CCLD
Total facilities
2.0*CCLD
Avg citations
5.3*CCLD
Avg visits
0.7*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.
- 1596.814(a)(1)(A)(iii)Type B
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.During the outdoor inspection of the wrought iron pool fence, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) observed that the gap between the ground (dirt) and the bottom of the fence measured between four (4) and five (5) inches in some areas.
- 1596.814(a)(1)(B)(ii)(I)Type B
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.During the outdoor inspection, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) observed that licensee had an appropriate fence/gate for the pool but was missing a secondary safety feature such as a pool alarm that goes off when placed in the water.
Inspection record
4 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-10-30.
4 routine inspections.
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Mercado, Susan Family Child Care licensed in California?
Yes, Mercado, Susan Family Child Care is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2002.
How many citations does Mercado, Susan Family Child Care have?
Mercado, Susan Family Child Care has 2 citations on record: 2 Type B citations. It has received 4 visits (4 inspections).
When was Mercado, Susan Family Child Care last inspected?
Mercado, Susan Family Child Care was last inspected on October 30, 2025 (about 7 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Mercado, Susan Family Child Care?
Mercado, Susan Family Child 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 14 children. It is located in Livingston, Merced County, California.
How does Mercado, Susan Family Child Care compare to other daycares in Merced County?
Mercado, Susan Family Child Care has 2 citations. The county average is 2.0 citations per facility. There are 285 licensed childcare facilities in Merced County.
Does Mercado, Susan Family Child Care have any serious violations?
Mercado, Susan Family Child Care has no Type A (serious) citations. All 2 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
What ages does Mercado, Susan Family Child Care serve?
Mercado, Susan Family Child Care serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 14 children.
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