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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191607308
Report Date: 10/06/2026
Date Signed: 10/06/2026 12:49:15 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME:MERCADO FAMILY DAY CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
191607308
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MERCADO, MARILYN S.FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(424) 387-5918
CITY:VENICESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90291
CAPACITY: 12TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 12CENSUS: 6DATE:
10/06/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:46 AM
MET WITH:Julia MercadoTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:04 PM
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On 10/06/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ranita Richmond conducted an unannounced visit to the above-named Home to conduct the Annual Random Inspection. LPA was greeted by Licensee Julia Mercado. Assistant S. Mercado was present during the visit. LPA Richmond observed 6 children in care, being supervised and cared for appropriately by licensee and one fingerprint cleared assistant. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday and is open 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Licensee does not provide overnight and/or weekend care.

LPA toured the home for a Health and Safety inspection. The home has heating and ventilation for safety and comfort.

LPA Richmond confirmed with licensee that the home is a single story, single-family home that consists of: Living room, Kitchen, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, detached garage, and gated back yard.

Per licensee, The OFF LIMITS AREAS are as follows: Detached Garage, kitchen, bedrooms #2, #3, & #4, and bathroom #2 all of which are made inaccessible to children in care by child safety gates, closed and/or locked doors, and visual supervision

Per licensee, The ON LIMIT AREAS are as follows: Bedroom #1 (napping room), living room(main daycare area/eating/isolation room), bathroom #1, and gated back yard.



Parents and children enter the home through the front door. Which places you inside of the entry way. Walking straight ahead is the living room, inside the living room to the left is a sliding glass door that leads to the gated back yard. Inside the living room to the right is two entry ways, one on the right which leads to bedroom #1. The entry way on the left leads to bathroom #1.

Licensee is aware that the children must nap and have meals in the home. Licensee provides breakfast and appropriate beverages.
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Maureen Neal
Ranita Richmond
DATE: 10/06/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/06/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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Created By: Ranita Richmond On 10/06/2026 at 11:56 AM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: MERCADO FAMILY DAY CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 191607308

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 10/06/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102425(j)(2)
Infant Safe Sleep
The provider shall supervise infants while they are sleeping and adhere to the following requirements: The provider shall check and document the following:

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above 0 of 3 infants in care were missing infant sleep charts which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/20/2026
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Licensee will complete infant sleep charts for infants in care as they sleep in real time. Licensee will submit one full week of infant sleep charts to LPA via email at: [email protected] by 10/20/26.
Section Cited
Deficient Practice Statement
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POC Due Date:
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Maureen Neal
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Ranita Richmond
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/06/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/06/2026


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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: MERCADO FAMILY DAY CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 191607308
VISIT DATE: 10/06/2026
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LPA Richmond observed a fully charged 3A:40B:C Fire Extinguisher in the living room. Fire extinguisher last serviced in January 2026. LPA observed working carbon monoxide/ smoke detector dual in the hallway over bedroom #1.

There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. There are no pools, ponds, or other bodies of water on the premises.

LPA Richmond observed age-appropriate toys, books, and furnishings.

LPA reviewed fire drill log and observed last fire/disaster drill completed October 2026.

A new countertop was observed in the living room during the annual inspection. While the licensee stated that the countertop was added during winter break while children were on vacation outside of the FCC. The licensee was advised that Prior to making alterations or additions to a family child care home or grounds, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed changes. In accordance with 102416.3 Alterations to Existing Buildings or Grounds the Department shall be notified prior to any changes to family childcare home or grounds.

LPA reviewed 6 children’s files and observed them to be in compliance and included immunization records and parent’s rights.

Licensee is in compliance with immunizations requirements for childcare providers. LPA Richmond observed the licensee to have current and updated CPR/First Aid completed 03/22/25, and mandated reporter training completed 05/19/25. LPA advised licensee that flu declination must be completed yearly between August and December, signed, dated, and placed in file for the Department review.



LPA discussed infant sleep chart with licensee. LPA advised licensee that chart must include the infant full name, date of birth, date, initial, time, position of sleep, comments, and waiver if applicable. LPA reviewed infant sleep chart and observed that 0 of 3 infants in care have infant sleep charts complete. Type B citation cited. See LIC 809D.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are not currently being provided.



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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Maureen Neal
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Ranita Richmond
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/06/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/06/2026
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: MERCADO FAMILY DAY CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 191607308
VISIT DATE: 10/06/2026
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Licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.

LPA Richmond reminded Licensee of the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations.
Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&R) throughout California.

LPA provided applicant with the LIC 311D, Forms/Records to Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children’s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. LPA Richmond gave applicant a packet of all required forms, and posters and reviewed forms.

In addition, LPA Richmond informed applicant of the following:



o There is an effective 24/7 ban on smoking tobacco in a home that is licensed as a family day care home, and in those areas of the family day care home where children are present.
o Children and Staff records must be maintained and updated as needed and must be available for review by the Department.
o Saucer chairs, bouncers, walkers, or any similar items are prohibited.
o All adults living and working in the home shall be made of aware of the Departments right to inspection authority, which includes but not limited to the right to enter the home when children are being cared for, interview children and adults and review documentation.
o LPA provided and advised the applicant how to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov

An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report and appeal rights were read and provided to Licensee Julia Mercado.

One (1) Type B Citation cited during this visit per Title 22 Regulations and Health and Safety Codes. See LIC 809D.

Notice of Site Visit was provided and required to be posted for 30 days.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Maureen Neal
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Ranita Richmond
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/06/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/06/2026
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