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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 525408290
Report Date: 10/24/2025
Date Signed: 10/24/2025 10:39:51 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
10/21/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Erica Laird
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 13-CC-20251021101206

FACILITY NAME:BOTT, DENA FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMEFACILITY NUMBER:
525408290
ADMINISTRATOR:BOTT, DENAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(530) 586-1297
CITY:CORNINGSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
96021
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 7DATE:
10/24/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:10 AM
MET WITH:Dena Bott, LicenseeTIME COMPLETED:
10:55 AM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Hazard present in the outdoor play area
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 10/24/25 @ 9:10am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Erica Laird conducted an unannounced complaint inspection, and met with licensee Dena Bott. It was alleged there are hazards present in the outdoor play area.

On 10/24/25 @ 9:15am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Erica Laird conducted an interview at the facility with licensee, Dena Bott. Dena stated the playground has some wear and tear, but it isn't hazardous. Dena acknowledged there were some screws and nails that were exposed.

During today's inspection LPA Laird inspected the facility. LPA Laird observed some broken wooden boards and some exposed screws and nails which could pose a potential safety hazard. LPA Laird took 6 photos.

Based on observations, LPA Laird determined there is sufficient evidence to suggest the allegation is valid.
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Megan Aviles
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Erica Laird
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/24/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/24/2025
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-20251021101206
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: BOTT, DENA FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
FACILITY NUMBER: 525408290
VISIT DATE: 10/24/2025
NARRATIVE
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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, Dena Bott. 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: 10/24/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/24/2025
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 13-CC-20251021101206
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: BOTT, DENA FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
FACILITY NUMBER: 525408290
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 10/24/2025
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
10/27/2025
Section Cited
CCR
102423(a)(2)
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(a) Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights...These rights include, but are not limited to, the following:
(2) To receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment.
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Licensee to fix broken boards and drill down exposed screws and nails. Photos to be sent to CCL by 10/27/25.

erica.laird@dss.ca.gov
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Based on observation 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: 10/24/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/24/2025
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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