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MERRIMAN FAMILY CHILD CARE

Torrance, CA 90501

Facility:
197493762
Type:
FAMILY DAY CARE HOME
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 17, 2026
Additional info
Source:
California Community Care Licensing Division
District office:
Not listed
License effective:
Not found
Capacity:
14

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionMarch 2, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 2, 2026

Summary

This summary covers seven available inspections for MERRIMAN FAMILY CHILD CARE from December 21, 2021 through March 2, 2026.

Two inspections recorded violations, with two recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on March 2, 2026 and involved recordkeeping, with a due date of March 16, 2026.

DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
7

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
2

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
0

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

7 total inspections vs 2.5 local median in 90501

Compared to 10 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.29
Local median
0.67

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
0%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
29%
Local median
42%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.2

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
102421(a)(1) Child's Records (a) The licensee shall maintain, in each child's record, the signed and dated notice form required in Section 102419(d). (1)...shall keep the signed and dated notice form for at least three years following termination of service to the child. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interviews of all relevant parties, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above: Licensee was unable to provide C12's file record, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction / follow-up note
Based on record review and interviews of all relevant parties, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above: Licensee was unable to provide C12's file record, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 16, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102421(a)(1) - 102421(a)(1)
Official code
102421(a)(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
Alterations to existing buildings and grounds (a)Prior to making alterations or additions to a family childcare home or grounds....(2) Room additions to the family childcare home. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above two additional bathrooms have been built in the family childcare home which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 19, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102416.3(a)(2) - 102416.3(a)(2)
Official code
102416.3(a)(2)