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COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 045408198
Report Date: 04/02/2025
Date Signed: 04/02/2025 10:24:25 AM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CHICO-DAY CARE, 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
02/03/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Erica Laird
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 13-CC-20250203151925
FACILITY NAME:BOYNE, KIERSTI FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMEFACILITY NUMBER:
045408198
ADMINISTRATOR:BOYNE, KIERSTIFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(530) 990-2597
CITY:PARADISESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95969
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 6DATE:
04/02/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:25 AM
MET WITH:Kiersti Boyne, LicenseeTIME COMPLETED:
09:19 AM
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licensee did not ensure safe environment
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On 4/2/25 @ 8:25am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Erica Laird conducted an unannounced complaint inspection, and met with licensee, Kiersti Boyne. It was alleged that licensee did not ensure safe environment, specifically that an adult in the home was observed throwing axes outside near daycare children.

On 2/7/25 LPA Laird conducted an interview with licensee Kiersti Boyne. Licensee stated she was aware of the allegation. Licensee stated there was a day when an adult in the home was throwing axes at a stump in the back yard. Licensee stated she understands the concern and they will no longer throw axes while children are in care.

report continued on 9099C
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Megan Aviles
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Erica Laird
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/02/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/02/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 13-CC-20250203151925
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CHICO-DAY CARE, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926
FACILITY NAME: BOYNE, KIERSTI FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
FACILITY NUMBER: 045408198
VISIT DATE: 04/02/2025
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On 2/7/25 LPA Laird conducted an interview with one staff (S1). S1 admitted to throwing axes at a stump in the back yard while children were in care. S1 stated the children were not near the stump they were throwing the axes at.

On 3/19/25 and 3/24/25 LPA Laird conducted interviews with two parents (P1 and P2). Of the parents interviewed, one parent stated they had observed S1 throwing axes at a stump near the back yard patio while children were playing approximately 15-20 feet away. The parent who observed the incident stated they saw S1 throw the axe approximately 3 times while children where within 15-20 feet of the stump.

On 4/2/25 LPA Laird conducted three children interviews (C1-C3). Children interviewed did not disclose having seen staff throw axes.

On 2/7/25 LPA Laird inspected the backyard and observed a two stumps with axe marks. LPA Laird took 8 pictures.

Based on interviews and observations, LPA Laird determined there is sufficient evidence to suggest the allegation has merit.

Based on the evidence obtained, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be substantiated. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22), is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D.

LPA Erica Laird informed licensee Kiersti Boyne that this report dated 4/2/25 documents 1 Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

Also, LPA Laird informed the licensee Kiersti Boyne to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 4/2/25 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Kiersti Boyne. Appeal rights were provided. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Megan Aviles
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Erica Laird
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/02/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/02/2025
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Control Number 13-CC-20250203151925
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CHICO-DAY CARE, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926

FACILITY NAME: BOYNE, KIERSTI FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
FACILITY NUMBER: 045408198
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/02/2025
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PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
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Section Cited
CCR
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(a) Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights... These rights include, but are not limited to, the following: (2) To receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment. This requirement was not met as evidence by:
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Licensee has since locked the axes in a safe in the locked garage and states they will not use the axes while children are in care. Licensee and all staff read regulations pertaining to a safe environment and submit a statement of understanding to CCL by 4/7/25.

erica.laird@dss.ca.gov
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Based on interviews, licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses an immediate safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Megan Aviles
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Erica Laird
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/02/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/02/2025
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