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MERRY HIVELicense 3043714442 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 1/24/22 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mahnaz (Nancy) Malek conducted a case management inspection of the facility. LPA met with staff in charge Veronica Alvarez. The Covid-19 Emergency Response questionnaire was reviewed and answered. LPA observed 7 preschool children with 2 staff including Ms. Alvarez. A review of staff records on this date indicated that all facility staff or other individuals who required caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. During the inspection and interview with director on 12/7/21, LPA learned adult # 1 worked at the facility on Wednesday 11/17/21, Thursday 11/18/21, and Friday 11/19/21 for two or three hours. Monday 11/22/21, Tuesday 11/23/21, and 11/24/21 for two or three hours. According to the information obtained the adult worked at the facility for less than 16 hours a week without any documents or paperwork. The director stated adult # 1 was not hired yet and she had the adult # 1 on a trial basis. The director stated she would ask for paperwork if she wanted to hire her later. According to adult # 1 she was not left alone with children. In the areas evaluated, the following deficiencies were observed and cited today per CA Code of Regulations, Title 22, and Division 12: Personnel Requirements- section 101217(b)(1) and section 101217(b)(2) on LIC 809D. Notice of Site Visit was posted. The notice of site visit must be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to post will result in civil penalties of $100. The licensee was provided a copy of their appeal right (LIC 9058 1/16) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. Exit interview was conducted with Ms. Alvarez. This report ends here.

Citations

4 citations 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.

  • 101217(b)(1)Type B

    Personnel Requirements- 101217(b)(1)Personnel records shall be maintained for all volunteers and shall contain the following: A health statement as specified in Section 101216(g). This requirement was not met as evidenced by interviews that adult # 1 worked at the facility on Wednesday 11/17/21, Thursday 11/18/21, and Friday 11/19/21 for two or three hours. Monday 11/22/21, Tuesday 11/23/21, and 11/24/21 for two or three hours. There were no paperwork on file for adult # 1 for the above requirement.This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.

  • 101217(b)(2)Type B

    Personnel Requirements- 101217(b)(2)Personnel records shall be maintained for all volunteers and shall contain the following: Health-screening records and results of tuberculosis tests as specified in Section 101216(g).This requirement was not met as evidenced by interviews that adult # 1 worked at the facility on Wednesday 11/17/21. Thursday 11/18/21, and Friday 11/19/21 for two or three hours. Monday 11/22/21, Tuesday 11/23/21, and 11/24/21 for two or three hours. There were no paperwork on file for adult # 1 for the above requirement.This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.

  • 101219(c)Type B

    101219(c) Admission Agreement- The licensee, or his/her designee, and the child's authorized representative shall sign and date the child's admission agreement no later than seven calendar days following admission. This requirement was not met as evidencedby reviewing 20 children's files, finding 7 files did not have either a copy of the contract or did not have signature of the parents on file. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.

  • 101227(6)Type B

    101227(6) Food Services- Menus shall be in writing and shall be posted at least one week in advance in an area accessible for review by the child's authorized representative. Copies of the menus as served shall be dated and kept on file for at least 30 days. Menus shall be made available for review by the child's authorized representative and the Department upon request. This requirement was not met as evidenced by staff # 1's admission that she has not following the menu and LPA's observation that the menu stated egg sandwich for lunch and vegetable soup was served on 12/7/21. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 24, 2022 inspection of MERRY HIVE?

This was a other inspection of MERRY HIVE on January 24, 2022. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to MERRY HIVE on January 24, 2022?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (0 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "Personnel Requirements- 101217(b)(1)Personnel records shall be maintained for all volunteers and shall contain the follo..."

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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