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Garcia, Mericia Family Child Care
This facility is no longer licensed. The record is preserved for lineage and history.
About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 14 children
- Age range
- 0 months to 5 years (4 infants max)
- Phone
- (562) 355-5929
- Licensed since
Tulare County context
462*CCLD
Total facilities
1.3*CCLD
Avg citations
4.4*CCLD
Avg visits
0.3*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Inspection record
6 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-03-04.
4 routine inspections, 1 complaint visit. 1 complaint on record.
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
3 citations across the record on file
Citations
3 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.
2026
- 102416.2Type B
102416.2 Reporting Requirements (a) The licensee shall report the following information the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next business day and during normal working hours (8am to 5pm)This requirement was not met as evidenced by This requirement was not met as evidenced by the licensee’s failure to submit an Unusual Incident Report (UIR) by the next business day as required.
2025
- 102419(d)(1)Type B
ADMISSION PROCEDURES AND PARENTAL AND AUTHORIZED
2021
- 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. Licensee assistant/daughter did not have completed certificate which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Garcia, Mericia Family Child Care licensed in California?
Garcia, Mericia Family Child Care is currently listed as "closed" by the California Department of Social Services. It was originally licensed in 2015.
How many citations does Garcia, Mericia Family Child Care have?
Garcia, Mericia Family Child Care has 3 citations on record: 3 Type B citations. It has received 6 visits (4 inspections, 1 complaint visit, 1 other visit).
When was Garcia, Mericia Family Child Care last inspected?
Garcia, Mericia Family Child Care was last inspected on March 4, 2026 (about 3 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Garcia, Mericia Family Child Care?
Garcia, Mericia 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 Lindsay, Tulare County, California.
How does Garcia, Mericia Family Child Care compare to other daycares in Tulare County?
Garcia, Mericia Family Child Care has 3 citations. The county average is 1.3 citations per facility. There are 462 licensed childcare facilities in Tulare County.
Does Garcia, Mericia Family Child Care have any serious violations?
Garcia, Mericia Family Child Care has no Type A (serious) citations. All 3 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
Has Garcia, Mericia Family Child Care had any complaint inspections?
Garcia, Mericia Family Child Care has received 1 complaint-triggered inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Garcia, Mericia Family Child Care serve?
Garcia, Mericia Family Child Care serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 14 children.
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