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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 045408438
Report Date: 09/22/2026
Date Signed: 09/23/2026 10:17:18 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/23/2026 10:17 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CHICO-DAY CARE, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926
FACILITY NAME:STORYBOOK SCHOOLHOUSEFACILITY NUMBER:
045408438
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		GIVENS, ELIZABETHFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:794 E 3rd AVETELEPHONE:
(916) 670-2705
CITY:ChicoSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95926
CAPACITY: 128TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 128CENSUS: 23DATE:
09/22/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - DeficienciesUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
05:02 PM
MET WITH:Mindy Ulsh, DirectorTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
05:45 PM
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On 9/22/26 @ 5:02pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Erica Laird conducted an unannounced case management inspection. LPA Laird met with director Mindy Ulsh in regards to an absence of supervision which occurred on 8/10/26.

On 9/22/26 LPA Laird conducted an interview with director Mindy Ulsh. Mindy stated staff had informed her that C1 had walked away from the group during a field trip. Mindy stated staff stated they did not see C1 with the other children and then looked and saw them in another area. Mindy stated staff did not specify how long C1 was gone.

On 8/18/26 and 9/18/26 LPA Laird was informed by staff (S1-S2) that a child (C1) had wandered away during a field trip and was unsupervised by staff for approximately 5 minutes. One staff stated they did not know where C1 was when they walked away from the group and they had to look for C1 before finding them in another area.

On 9/22/26 LPA Laird conducted an interview with two children (C1-C2). Both children stated C1 had walked away from staff. One child interviewed stated teachers did not know where C1 was.

On 8/18/26 LPA Laird confirmed this incident was never reported to licensing.

Based on interviews conducted, the following deficiency is being cited on the LIC809-D. Absence of Supervision and Failure to Report. An immediate civil penalty of $500 was assessed during today's inspection.
Megan Aviles
Erica Laird
DATE: 09/22/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/22/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CHICO-DAY CARE, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926
FACILITY NAME: STORYBOOK SCHOOLHOUSE
FACILITY NUMBER: 045408438
VISIT DATE: 09/22/2026
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LPA Erica Laird informed director Mindy Ulsh that this report dated 9/22/26 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.

LPA Erica Laird informed director Mindy Ulsh to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 9/22/26 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 director Mindy Ulsh. 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.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Megan Aviles
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Erica Laird
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/22/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/22/2026
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Document Has Been Signed on 09/23/2026 10:17 AM - It Cannot Be Edited


Created By: Erica Laird On 09/22/2026 at 05:13 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926

FACILITY NAME: STORYBOOK SCHOOLHOUSE
FACILITY NUMBER: 045408438

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/22/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
09/23/2026
Section Cited
HSC
1596.99(c)(3)(c)

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The department shall assess an immediate civil penalty of five hundred dollars ($500) per violation and one hundred dollars ($100) for each day the violation continues after citation, for any of the following serious violations:(3) Absence of supervision, including, but not limited to, a child left unattended, and supervision of a child by a person under 18 years of age... This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
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Signed LIC9224's shall be submitted to CCL by 9/23/26.

erica.laird@dss.ca.gov
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Based on interviews child (C1) was usupervised for approximately 5 minutes. An immediate civil penalty of $500 applies. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
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Recommended resource for Active Supervision training:
https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/child-care-center-operators/supervising-children-in-child-care-centers/
Type B
10/16/2026
Section Cited
CCR101212(d)(1)(C

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upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information specified in (d)(2) below shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event. (1)Events reported shall include the following: (C) Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child. This was requirement was not met as evidence by:
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Facility shall submit a written statement of understanding regarding reporting requirements to CCL by 10/16/26.

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Based on file review, the facility did not notify the department which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
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Recommended resource for Reporting Requirements training:
https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/child-care-center-operators/child-care-reporting-requirements/
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Megan Aviles
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Erica Laird
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/22/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/22/2026


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