Merloz Family Child Care, South Gate CA: inspection record

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Past 36 months · checked Nov 6, 2026

Serious findings on record

1 serious finding across 3 visits. Most recent serious finding: Apr 10, 2026. Latest visit Apr 17, 2026, details unavailable.

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Apr 10, 2026InspectionSeriousAdministration of Child Day Care LicensingCalifornia: Type BCorrection due Apr 20, 2026

“Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in1 out 1 did not have valid Mandated Reporter Certificate which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”California CCLD inspector, Apr 10, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.

1finding in 36 months0verified corrected by California0corrected during the visit1with a plan or deadline only

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License type: Licensed
County: Los Angeles
License number: 198013429
Date issued: Jul 24, 2007
Licensed capacity: 14 children

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Merloz, Norma

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Norma Merloz

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Nov 6, 2023–Nov 6, 2026 · 36 months

Latest recorded visit

Apr 17, 2026 · Other visit

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3 recorded visits · 1 available finding.

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0Critical findings

1Serious findings

0Minor findings

0Severity N/A

Source checked Nov 6, 2026 · Inspection history is not a safety rating.

Visits in the past 12 months

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20262 visits · 1 recorded finding

Apr 17, 2026Other visit
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Apr 10, 2026Inspection1 finding
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Serious
Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in1 out 1 did not have valid Mandated Reporter Certificate which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Licensee will email LPA a copy of the certificate upon completion.
Standard 1596.8662(b)(1) · Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Apr 20, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:198013429:2026-04-17:1596.8662(b)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:198013429:2026-04-17:other
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Older records · before Nov 6, 2023

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Jun 30, 2023Inspection
3 findings
Operation of A Family Child Care Home
Minor
Based on LPA record review and interview, Licensee did not meet above requirement by not having disaster drill log available for review at time of inspection. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Licensee states she will provide proof of drill condcuted by POC date to LPA via email/text.
Standard 102417(g)(9)(A)1 · Operation of A Family Child Care Home
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jul 31, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:198013429:2023-06-30:102417(g)(9)(A)1:1
Visit source ID
ca:198013429:2023-06-30:inspection
Operation of A Family Child Care Home
Minor
Based on LPA observation, Licensee did not meet above requirement when LPA observed ladders leaning, tire iron with pointed end, and propane tank accessible in backyard. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Licensee states she will remove items and provide photos of areas by POC date to LPA via email/text.
Standard 102417(g) · Operation of A Family Child Care Home
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jul 31, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:198013429:2023-06-30:102417(g):1
Visit source ID
ca:198013429:2023-06-30:inspection
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Serious
Based on LPA record review and interview, Licensee did not have proof of completion of required AB1207 Mandated Reporter training available at time of inspection. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Licensee states she will provide proof of training completed by POC date to LPA via email/text.
Standard 1596.8662(b)(1) · Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jul 31, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:198013429:2023-06-30:1596.8662(b)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:198013429:2023-06-30:inspection

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Apr 17, 2026 · Other visit

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Apr 17, 2026 · Other visit

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Operation of A Family Child Care Home

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