MERLOZ FAMILY CHILD CARE

SOUTH GATE, CA 90280, South Gate, CA 90280LICENSED
A

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

2 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

April 4, 2025

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
MERLOZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
License number
198013429
Location
SOUTH GATE, CA 90280, South Gate, CA 90280
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
A (Excellent), score 95.5/100
Inspection record
2 inspections, last inspected April 4, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

A
Excellent95.5 / 100
Health85/100
Safety100/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance100/100

3

Total Violations

Apr 4, 2025

Last Inspection

14

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (3)

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102417(g)Type BJun 30, 2023

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.

Resolution: Licensee states she will remove items and provide photos of areas by POC date to LPA via email/text.

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102417(g)(9)(A)1Type BJun 30, 2023

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.

Resolution: Licensee states she will provide proof of drill condcuted by POC date to LPA via email/text.

SERIOUSHEALTHHSC 1596.8662(b)(1)Type BJun 30, 2023

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.

Resolution: Licensee states she will provide proof of training completed by POC date to LPA via email/text.

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Childcare Costs in This Area

INFANT (FAMILY HOME)

$4.33/mo

INFANT (CENTER)

$1,447.09/mo

PRESCHOOL (FAMILY HOME)

$4.33/mo

PRESCHOOL (CENTER)

$1,044.61/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is MERLOZ FAMILY CHILD CARE's safety grade?

MERLOZ FAMILY CHILD CARE has a safety grade of A (Excellent) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 95.5 out of 100.

How many violations does MERLOZ FAMILY CHILD CARE have?

MERLOZ FAMILY CHILD CARE has 3 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 3 serious, and 0 minor.

When was MERLOZ FAMILY CHILD CARE last inspected?

MERLOZ FAMILY CHILD CARE was last inspected on April 4, 2025.

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