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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 045408621
Report Date: 11/07/2025
Date Signed: 11/07/2025 11:38:39 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 11/07/2025 11:38 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:CHICO CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER MISSION RANCHFACILITY NUMBER:
045408621
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		WIECK, CHRISTINAFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:120 MISSION RANCH BLVDTELEPHONE:
(530) 228-0653
CITY:CHICOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95926
CAPACITY: 62TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 62CENSUS: 26DATE:
11/07/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - IncidentUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:40 AM
MET WITH:Shelly Caperello, OwnerTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
11:55 AM
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On 11/07/25 @ 8:40am an unannounced case management inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Erica Laird. LPA met with Shelly Caperello in response to an Unusual Incident Report received by the Department on 11/04/25. Per the incident report, a child (C1) placed an activity cube on their head and got stuck. Staff removed the cube which caused minor red marks on C1's head.

On 11/07/25 LPA Laird conducted an interview with owner Shelly Caperello. Shelly stated she was asked to come into the classroom because C1 had placed an activity cube on their head and it was stuck. Shelly stated she held C1 while S3 helped her to remove the cube. Shelly stated they were about to call the fire dept. but decided to try using oil to remove the cube. Shelly stated with the use of olive oil the cube was able to come off. Shelly stated C1 had a couple of red marks on their head from removing the cube. Shelly stated she immediately called C1's parents and C1 was picked up. Shelly stated C1's parents have disenrolled C1 from care.

During today’s inspection, the facility was toured. LPA Laird inspected the infant classroom and infant play yard. LPA Laird observed the play yard to be in the middle of the classroom with direct visibility. LPA Laird observed the play cube did not have an age recommendation on it. LPA Laird took 4 photos, obtained a photo of C1 with marks on their head, documentation of communication and infant sign in sheet from day of incident. LPA Laird conducted interviews with staff (S1-S4). All staff interviewed stated no one observed C1 place the cube on their head. Based on interviews, there were 9 infants and 2 staff present at the time of incident.

Based on interviews and observations, the following deficiencies are being cited on the LIC809-D. 101439(I)(4)(b) Infant Care Center Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies; 101429(a)(1)Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants; 101416.5(a) Infant Ratio
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Megan Aviles
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Erica Laird
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/07/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/07/2025
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: CHICO CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER MISSION RANCH
FACILITY NUMBER: 045408621
VISIT DATE: 11/07/2025
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Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with owner Shelly Caperello.

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: 11/07/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/07/2025
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Created By: Erica Laird On 11/07/2025 at 10:35 AM
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: CHICO CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER MISSION RANCH
FACILITY NUMBER: 045408621

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 11/07/2025
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
12/05/2025
Section Cited
CCR
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(l) Toys shall be safe, and shall not have sharp points or edges or splinters, or be made of small parts that can be pulled off and swallowed. (4) It is recommended that centers comply with the following U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission advice for the selection and safe use of children's toys: (B) Look for labels that give an age recommendation. This requirement was not met as evidence by:
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The activity cube was immediately removed from the infant room. Licensee to hold staff meeting to discuss safe environment and toys for infants and emergency response. Meeting agenda and staff roster to be submitted to CCL by 12/05/25.
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Based on observation and interviews, 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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(a) In addition to Section 101229, the following shall apply: (1) Each infant shall be constantly supervised and under direct visual observation and supervision by a staff person at all times. This requirement was not met as evidence by:
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Licensee to hold staff meeting to discuss supervision of infants. Meeting agenda and staff roster to be submitted to CCL by 12/05/25.
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Based on interviews, 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.
Megan Aviles
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Erica Laird
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/07/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/07/2025


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Created By: Erica Laird On 11/07/2025 at 11:00 AM
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: CHICO CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER MISSION RANCH
FACILITY NUMBER: 045408621

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 11/07/2025
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
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12/05/2025
Section Cited
CCR
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(b) There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance.
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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.
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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Erica Laird
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/07/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/07/2025


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