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RODRIGUEZ PEREZ, MERCEDES FAMILY CHILD CARELicense 3766295591 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

enrollment and again during a meeting on June 22, 2024. The preponderance of evidence standard has been met; therefore, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. Per California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, division 12 & Chapter 3) one (1) Type A citation is being cited on the attached LIC 9099-D. LPA Cindy Meier informed Licensee, Mercedes Rodriguez Perez that this report dated 3/4/25 document(s) (1) Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Cindy Meier informed the Licensee, Mercedes Rodriguez Perez to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 3/4/25 that documents Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Mercedes Rodriguez Perez. A Notice of Site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. excellent job, are pleased with the care their children receive and have never had concerns over diapering. It was also alleged that the childcare operates over ratio, by caring for more infant children than are allowed. Both, licensee and licensee’s assistant denied ever operating out of ratio. On 12/20/24 during facility inspection, LPA observed two (2) staff caring for 11 daycare children of allowable age groups and within appropriate staff to child ratio. LPA reviewed a current facility roster and children’s schedule and did not identify any potential staffing ratio or age group conflicts. Five (5) parents interviewed stated they have not observed too many children in attendance. Due to conflicting information obtained throughout the course of the investigation and no other witnesses to the alleged incidents, LPA was unable to determine whether or not the allegations occurred. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation(s) did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Mercedes Rodriguez Perez. A Notice of Site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Citations

2 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.

  • 102416.2(b)Type B

    REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

    102416.2(b) Reporting Requirements (b) The licensee shall report to the Department any of the events as specified in Health and Safety Code Sections 1597.467(b)(1)(A) through (b)(1)(C) that occur during the operation of the family childcare home.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted and records reviewed, the licensee did not comply with the above regulation, as the licensee did not report incidents that occurred at the facility which required a daycare child to seek medical treatment to the Department which poses a potential Health & Safety risk to children in care.

  • 102423(a)(2)Type A

    PERSONAL RIGHTS

    102423(a)(2) Personal Rights (a) Each child receiving services from a family childcare home shall have certain rights….These rights include, but are not limited to, the following: (2) To receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations...This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted and records reviewed, the licensee did not comply with the above regulation, as the licensee served C4 meals, on multiple occasions, that contained a known allergen which resulted in allergic reactions that required medical attention which poses an immediate Health & Safety risk to children in care.

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What happened during the March 4, 2025 inspection of RODRIGUEZ PEREZ, MERCEDES FAMILY CHILD CARE?

This was a complaint inspection of RODRIGUEZ PEREZ, MERCEDES FAMILY CHILD CARE on March 4, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to RODRIGUEZ PEREZ, MERCEDES FAMILY CHILD CARE on March 4, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "102416.2(b) Reporting Requirements (b) The licensee shall report to the Department any of the events as specified in Hea..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a complaint inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern about the facility to CCLD.

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