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Merlo 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
- (951) 722-5125
- Licensed since
Riverside County context
2,053*CCLD
Total facilities
3.3*CCLD
Avg citations
5.6*CCLD
Avg visits
1.3*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
10 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.
2025
- 1597.622(c)Type B
Family Day Care Homes
Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in missing immunizations for S2 and S3 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102416.1(d)Type B
PERSONNEL RECORDS
Based on observation, interview, record review], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in missing files for S2 and S3 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102425(c)Type B
INFANT SAFE SLEEP
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in missing sleep plan LIC 9227 for C1 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102425(j)(2)Type B
INFANT SAFE SLEEP
Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in missing sleep logs for C1 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1597.622(a)(1)Type B
Family Day Care Homes
Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in missing immunizations for S2 and S3 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2024
- 102417(9)(A)(1)Type B
Based on interview record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above where there was no record of a fire drill in the last two years. Which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102425(j)(1)Type B
INFANT SAFE SLEEP
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two out of two infant files reviewed. Which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2022
- 102416(c)Type B
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in First Aid/CPR training expired 3/2020 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102417(g)(7)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 10 out of 10 records were missing all LIC forms, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the training has not been completed, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
5 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-07-28.
3 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits. 1 complaint on record.
- Inspection5 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
10 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Lake Elsinore
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Merlo Family Child Care licensed in California?
Yes, Merlo Family Child Care is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2013.
How many citations does Merlo Family Child Care have?
Merlo Family Child Care has 10 citations on record: 10 Type B citations. It has received 5 visits (3 inspections, 2 complaint visits).
When was Merlo Family Child Care last inspected?
Merlo Family Child Care was last inspected on July 28, 2025 (about 10 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Merlo Family Child Care?
Merlo 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 Lake Elsinore, Riverside County, California.
How does Merlo Family Child Care compare to other daycares in Riverside County?
Merlo Family Child Care has 10 citations. The county average is 3.3 citations per facility. There are 2,053 licensed childcare facilities in Riverside County.
Does Merlo Family Child Care have any serious violations?
Merlo Family Child Care has no Type A (serious) citations. All 10 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
Has Merlo Family Child Care had any complaint inspections?
Merlo Family Child Care has received 2 complaint-triggered inspections. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Merlo Family Child Care serve?
Merlo Family Child Care serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 14 children.
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