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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 535407760
Report Date: 01/30/2025
Date Signed: 04/02/2025 03:51:53 PM

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
01/21/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Noah Wheeler
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 13-CC-20250121104559
FACILITY NAME:KINDER KIDS MONTESSORI INCFACILITY NUMBER:
535407760
ADMINISTRATOR:EDWARDS, JOLENEFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:31341 STATE HIGHWAY 3TELEPHONE:
(530) 739-1161
CITY:WEAVERVILLESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
96093
CAPACITY:30CENSUS: 8DATE:
01/30/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:30 PM
MET WITH:Jolene EdwardsTIME COMPLETED:
02:30 PM
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Uncleared adult supervising daycare children.
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On 01/30/2025 at 1:30 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Noah Wheeler and Kiriko Lynch conducted an unannounced complaint inspection visit, and met with Director Jolene Edwards. It was alleged that an uncleared adult was supervising daycare children.

The director was interviewed on 01/30/2025, and did not deny the allegation. The director stated that she believed that while working on the exemption process the staff could work until the staff was cleared. During the complaint investigation, interviews with staff revealed that a staff member S1 had worked at the facility as an associate teacher from March 2024 – December 2024 without a criminal record clearance. Records were reviewed and it was determined that S1 did not receive a criminal record exemption until 3/20/25.

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 Noah Wheeler informed Director Jolene Edwards that this report dated 4/2/25 documents one Type A citation 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 Noah Wheeler informed Director Jolene Edwards to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 4/2/25 that documents any Type A citation 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 Jolene Edwards. 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.
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Erin Virrueta
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Noah Wheeler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/30/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/30/2025
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-20250121104559
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: KINDER KIDS MONTESSORI INC
FACILITY NUMBER: 535407760
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/30/2025
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Deficiency Dismissed
Type A
01/31/2025
Section Cited
CCR
101170(e)(1)
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(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility:(1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department ...
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Director stated she will send an emailed statement that she understands the Title 22 regulations for having staff cleared until they start working at the facility by POC due date. Civil penalty assessed.
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Based on interviews, observation, and record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for 1 staff member (S1) for over 5 days, which poses an immediate 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: Erin Virrueta
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Noah Wheeler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/30/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/30/2025
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 13-CC-20250121104559
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: KINDER KIDS MONTESSORI INC
FACILITY NUMBER: 535407760
VISIT DATE: 01/30/2025
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LPAs Noah Wheeler and Kiriko Lynch informed Director Jolene Edwards that this report dated 01/30/2025 documents one Type A citation 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. LPAs Noah Wheeler and Kiriko Lynch informed the Director to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 01/30/2025 that documents any Type A citation 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 Director Jolene Edwards

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: Erin Virrueta
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Noah Wheeler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/30/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/30/2025
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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