Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1
- Local median
- 0.38
MERRYHILL SCHOOL-DANBROOK
1901 DANBROOK DR, Sacramento, CA 95835
- Facility:
- 343614049
- Type:
- DAY CARE CENTER
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 17, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- California Community Care Licensing Division
- District office:
- Not listed
- License effective:
- Not found
- Capacity:
- 120
Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionFebruary 4, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 17, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for MERRYHILL SCHOOL-DANBROOK from November 10, 2021 through February 4, 2026.
Eight inspections recorded violations, with 15 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 4, 2026 and involved child guidance, with a due date of February 5, 2026.
Supervision was a higher-concern topic that showed up in five inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 15
- Higher-concern violations
- 12
- Repeated topics
- 2
3 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 4 local median in 95835
Compared to 55 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 53%
- Local median
- 17%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 53%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- 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.
Supervision
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
July 31, 2024March 19, 2025September 23, 2025February 4, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 9, 2024November 17, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- 101223 PERSONAL RIGHTS (a) (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having staff who used raised voices and inappropriate language towards children which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Report comments
- Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having staff who used raised voices and inappropriate language towards children which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by February 5, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101223(a)(3) - 101223(a)(3)
- Official code
- 101223(a)(3)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- 101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision: (a)The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs (1)No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having an incident where 1 child was left without supervision while rest of class transitioned outside, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Report comments
- Based on interviews and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having an incident where 1 child was left without supervision while rest of class transitioned outside, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by February 5, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
- Official code
- 101229(a)(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- 101223 PERSONAL RIGHTS (a) (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having staff who used inappropriate forms of discipline by grabbing children in too rough a manner which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Report comments
- Based on interview and observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having staff who used inappropriate forms of discipline by grabbing children in too rough a manner which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by February 5, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101223(a)(3) - 101223(a)(3)
- Official code
- 101223(a)(3)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- 101212 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS (d) Upon the occurrence during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information specified in (d)(2) below shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not reporting a lack of supervision incident to licensing which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Report comments
- Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not reporting a lack of supervision incident to licensing which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by March 4, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101212(d) - 101212(d)
- Official code
- 101212(d)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- Teacher-Child Ratio (a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having a staff member supervising 13 preschool children alone which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by November 18, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101216.3(a) - 101216.3(a)
- Official code
- 101216.3(a)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- General Provisions and Definitions (1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having all staff at facility maintain immunization records in files which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by December 17, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- HSC 1596.7995(a)(1) - 1596.7995(a)(1)
- Official code
- 1596.7995(a)(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- 101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision: (a)The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs (1)No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having a self-reported incident on 8 September 25 where 1 child was left without supervision for less than 2 minutes, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Report comments
- Based on interviews and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having a self-reported incident on 8 September 25 where 1 child was left without supervision for less than 2 minutes, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Cleared at visit
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
- Official code
- 101229(a)(1)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- 101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision: (a)The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs (1)No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having a self-reported incident on 17 March 25 where children were left without supervision for less than 1 minute, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Report comments
- Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having a self-reported incident on 17 March 25 where children were left without supervision for less than 1 minute, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Cleared at visit
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
- Official code
- 101229(a)(1)
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- 1596.8595 Posting licensing report by child care facility or home; duration of posting; civil penalty for failure to comply; reports to be provided to parents or guardian of each child receiving services (c)(1) A licensed child day care facility shall provide to the parents or guardians of each child receiving services in the facility copies of any licensing report that documents any Type A citation that represents an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care as set forth in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 1596.893b…… (3) The licensee shall require each recipient of the licensing report described in paragraph (1) pertaining to a complaint investigation to sign a statement indicating that he or she has received the document and the date it was received. 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 by not having parents of children in preschool license fill out LIC9224 form, aknowledging receipt of licensing report which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Report comments
- Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having parents of children in preschool license fill out LIC9224 form, aknowledging receipt of licensing report which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by November 9, 2024
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- HSC 1596.8595 - 1596.8595
- Official code
- 1596.8595
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Buildings and Grounds (g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. (1) Storage areas for poisons shall be locked. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having poison bug killer not being stored behind a lock which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Cleared at visit
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101238(g)(1) - 101238(g)(1)
- Official code
- 101238(g)(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- General Provisions and Definitions (1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. 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 by not having an employee have documented vaccinations in file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by November 9, 2024
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- HSC 1596.7995(a)(1) - 1596.7995(a)(1)
- Official code
- 1596.7995(a)(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- 101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision: (a)The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs (1)No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having a self-reported incident on 23 July 24 where a child was left without supervision in a classroom for less than 1 minute, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Report comments
- Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having a self-reported incident on 23 July 24 where a child was left without supervision in a classroom for less than 1 minute, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 1, 2024
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
- Official code
- 101229(a)(1)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- 101223 Personal Rights: (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation,... threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPA reviewed footage from the facility which showed a staff member (S1) hitting the hand of a child (C1). This poses an immediate threat to the health and safety of children in care.
- Report comments
- This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPA reviewed footage from the facility which showed a staff member (S1) hitting the hand of a child (C1). This poses an immediate threat to the health and safety of children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by April 19, 2023
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101223(a)(3) - 101223(a)(3)
- Official code
- 101223(a)(3)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- 101229(a)(1) : The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time... Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: staff interviews confirmed that a child was left unattended in the playyard without staff supervision. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
- Report comments
- This requirement is not met as evidenced by: staff interviews confirmed that a child was left unattended in the playyard without staff supervision. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by March 21, 2023
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
- Official code
- 101229(a)(1)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- (a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below. This was not met as evidenced by: Aides overseeing children for approximately 10 minutes during breaks, staff interviews confirming the classrooms being out of ratio during breaks, and LPA analysis of the staff schedule. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by March 21, 2023
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101216.3(a) - 101216.3(a)
- Official code
- 101216.3(a)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report