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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 455400688
Report Date: 10/17/2025
Date Signed: 10/20/2025 03:05:45 PM

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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
10/08/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Nicolette Cunningham
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 13-CC-20251008112342
FACILITY NAME:GIBSON-CASSIDY, ELAINE FAMILY DAY CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
455400688
ADMINISTRATOR:GIBSON-CASSIDY, ELAINEFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(530) 605-0930
CITY:REDDINGSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
96003
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 13DATE:
10/17/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
04:40 PM
MET WITH:Elaine Gibson-CassidyTIME COMPLETED:
05:05 PM
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licensee is not adhering to fire clearance requirements
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On 10/17/25 at 4:40 p.m., Regional Manager Jordan Monath and Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nicolette Cunningham conducted an unannounced complaint inspection and met with licensee Elaine Gibson-Cassidy. It was alleged that licensee is not adhering to fire clearance requirements, specifically there’s limited space in the home, multiple tripping hazards throughout the residence and multiple gates and locking devices prevent egress.

The licensee was interviewed on 10/10/25 at 9:45 a.m. and denied the allegation and stated that she had a valid fire clearance. The licensee stated she operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and care is provided in one bedroom, the garage and living room. The licensee stated children sleep in one bedroom, garage and living room and children eat outside on the patio.

On 10/10/25, LPAs Laird and Cunningham observed that the available space for children to play was limited. Additionally, they noted a gate positioned near the entryway, a gate at the kitchen entrance, and a 4’ 6” gate with child proof latch attached located in the hallway. The window in the garage was obstructed by a turtle cage, and the window in the bedroom was blocked by large mats. In the
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Erin Virrueta
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nicolette Cunningham
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/17/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/17/2025
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-20251008112342
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: GIBSON-CASSIDY, ELAINE FAMILY DAY CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 455400688
VISIT DATE: 10/17/2025
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garage, LPAs observed boxes stacked to the ceiling and tables and counters covered in various papers and craft supplies. The side door in the garage did not contain a single action door handle, was equipped with a dead bolt, and had a latch located towards the top of the door. The side door led to a side yard that was filled with excessive clutter which prevented egress. Both gates at either end of the side yard were secured with padlocks.

On 10/13/25, a Fire Inspector with Redding Fire Department inspected the facility and denied the fire clearance due to exiting issues, housekeeping and special hazards regarding the garage and patio area. On 10/15/25, CCLD received notification from the fire department that the facility fire clearance was denied. The licensee operated until October 17, 2025, despite being notified of an invalid fire clearance.

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 Cunningham informed licensee Elaine Gibson-Cassidy that this report dated 10/17/25 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 Cunningham informed the licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 10/17/25 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 Elaine Gibson-Cassidy. 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: Erin Virrueta
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nicolette Cunningham
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/17/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/17/2025
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Control Number 13-CC-20251008112342
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: GIBSON-CASSIDY, ELAINE FAMILY DAY CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 455400688
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 10/17/2025
Deficiency Type
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
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10/18/2025
Section Cited
CCR
102371(a)
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A fire safety clearance approved by the city or county fire department, the district providing fire protection services, or the State Fire Marshal shall be required for a large family child care home.
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The facility license was suspended on 10/17/2025.
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Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the fire department denied the clearance 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: Erin Virrueta
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nicolette Cunningham
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/17/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/17/2025
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