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MERCADO, SAVANNAH FAMILY CHILD CARE

Atwater, CA 95301

Facility:
243912129
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 inspectionJuly 7, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJuly 7, 2026

Summary

This summary covers six available inspections for MERCADO, SAVANNAH FAMILY CHILD CARE from November 16, 2023 through July 7, 2026.

One inspection recorded a violation, with two recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 9, 2024 and involved background screening, with a due date of January 9, 2024.

Four later inspections, from November 8, 2024 through July 7, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
6

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
1

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

6 total inspections vs 4 local median in 95301

Compared to 19 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.33
Local median
0.5

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
17%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
17%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.05

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
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
(d) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing, or volunteering in a licensed facility: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department or This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During the unannounced Case Management-Other (90 Days Visit), LPA observed Staff #2 (S2) and Staff #3 (S3) were providing daycare supervision for six daycare children. Staff #2 stated that Licensee left at 9:30 AM to a private appointment; therefore, S2 and S3 providing care for the daycare children. Both S2 and S3 confirmed that they have provided supervision care to Licensee “whenever she has appointments.” Having an uncleared adults in the daycare home poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 9, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102370(d)(1) - 102370(d)(1)
Official code
102370(d)(1)
Medium concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
(a) Prior to making alterations or additions to a family child care home or grounds, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed changed, including, but not limited to, the following: (6) Any change from an area of the family child care home previously identified as "off limits" to an area where care and supervision will be provided to children in care. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed that the off-limit area was being used for day care children which posed a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 24, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102416.3(a) - 102416.3(a)
Official code
102416.3(a)