045407684-3-25-2022-13-CC-EVIA-CCUUPB-20220325154517

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 045407684
Report Date: 03/24/2022
Date Signed: 03/25/2022 11:46:17 AM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926

This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
01/20/2022 and conducted by Evaluator Nicolette Cunningham

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 13-CC-20220120083605

FACILITY NAME:	BROWN, KIMBERLY FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME		FACILITY NUMBER:	045407684
ADMINISTRATOR:	BROWN, KIMBERLY		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(530) 774-3368
CITY:	CHICO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95928
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 8	DATE:	03/24/2022
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	02:00 PM
MET WITH:	Kimberly Brown, Licensee		TIME COMPLETED:	03:00 PM

ALLEGATION(S):

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Children are forced to lay down at naptime
There is an aggressive dog around the children
There are dog feces in the outdoor play area
Facility is operating out of ratio

INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:

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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) N. Cunningham conducted a subsequent inspection to deliver the finding regarding the allegations mentioned above and met with Licensee Brown. LPA Cunningham previously met with Licensee Brown on 01/26/22 and 03/09/22 to discuss the allegations. It was alleged that children are forced to lay down at naptime, there is an aggressive dog around the children, there are dog feces in the outdoor play area, and facility is operating out of ratio. The licensee admittedly denied all of the allegations.

Through the course of the investigation, starting from 01/26/2022 through 03/24/2022, LPA interviewed the licensee and four adults.

Regarding children are forced to lay down at naptime, two adults reported that their child is allowed to rest or do a quiet activity while the other children nap, one adult reported that they are not aware of the licensee requiring their child to nap, and one parent reported that their child naps at the facility.

Continued on 9099C

Unsubstantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Erin Virrueta	TELEPHONE: (530) 895-4325
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nicolette Cunningham	TELEPHONE: (530) 521-5235
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/24/2022

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/24/2022

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Control Number 13-CC-20220120083605

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926

FACILITY NAME: BROWN, KIMBERLY FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME	FACILITY NUMBER: 045407684
	VISIT DATE: 03/24/2022

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Regarding there is an aggressive dog around the children, two adults reported that they have observed the licensee’s dog, Chase, jump on an adult in an aggressive manner and two adults reported that they have always observed Chase to be friendly and nonaggressive. On 01/26/22, LPA observed Chase act friendly. On 03/09/22, LPA observed Chase move quickly towards her and attempt to put his paws on her. During LPAs inspections, LPA did not observe Chase act aggressively towards children in care.

Regarding there are dog feces in the outdoor play area, LPA observed dog feces in the backyard in areas used for childcare while children were playing inside. The licensee stated she inspects the yard and picks up all droppings before children go outside. LPA observed a covered garbage can with dog feces in it. Four adults reported that they have not observed dog feces in the backyard while children were playing outside.

Regarding facility is operating out of ratio, LPA observed the licensee operating within ratio on two occasions and closed on one occasion. On 01/26/22, LPA observed and photographed a white board which the licensee stated list children in care per day. The licensee stated that she never operates at maximum capacity. There was no evidence to confirm that the facility is operating out of ratio.

Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violations occurred, and the findings are unsubstantiated. Appeal rights were provided, and an exit interview was conducted. The Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Erin Virrueta	TELEPHONE: (530) 895-4325
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nicolette Cunningham	TELEPHONE: (530) 521-5235
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/24/2022

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/24/2022

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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