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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 045408198
Report Date: 04/02/2025
Date Signed: 04/02/2025 10:42:51 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
01/27/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Erica Laird
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 13-CC-20250127125726
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:
09:27 AM
MET WITH:Kiersti Boyne, LicenseeTIME COMPLETED:
10:55 AM
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Licensee smokes at the facility while children are in care
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On 4/2/25 @ 9:27am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Erica Laird conducted an unannounced complaint inspection, and met with licensee, Kiersti Boyne. It was alleged that licensee smokes at the facility while children are in care.

On 1/28/25 @ 8:37am LPA Laird conducted an interview with licensee. Licensee admitted to smoking on the premises during daycare hours. Licensee stated she does not smoke in front of the children and makes sure there is not parifinalia accessible to any of the daycare children. Licensee stated they were unaware they couldn't smoke during daycare hours, but now that they know, they will no longer smoke while children are present.

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-20250127125726
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 1/28/25 LPA Laird conducted an interview with one staff (S1). S1 admitted to smoking prior to daycare hours and occasionally during the children's nap time. S1 stated they didn't know smoking wasn't allowed because it's their home and it is legal. S1 stated now that they know it's not allowed, they will no longer smoke during daycare hours.

On 3/19/25 and 3/24/25 LPA Laird conducted interviews with two parents (P1, P2). Both parents denied observing licensee or staff smoking while children are present. Both parents interviewed denied observing licensee or staff under the influence of a substance.

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

Based on interviews, LPA Laird determined there is sufficient evidence to suggest the allegation occurred.

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.

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-20250127125726
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
Deficiency Type
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
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Section Cited
HSC
1596.795(a)
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CCC 102424(a) Smoking is prohibited on the premises of a family child care home as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.795(a).
The smoking of tobacco in a private residence that is licensed as a family child care home shall be prohibited during the hours of operation as a family day care home and in those areas of the family day care home where children are present. This requirement was not met as evidence by:
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Licensee has stated they will no longer smoke during daycare hours. Licensee and staff to read and acknowledge Health and Safety Code specific to smoking in a family child care home. A written statement of understanding shall be sent to CCL by 4/7/25.
erica.laird@dss.ca.gov
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Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, 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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