<meta name="robots" content="noindex">
Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 525408290
Report Date: 02/13/2026
Date Signed: 02/13/2026 12:58:47 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/13/2026 12:58 PM - 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:BOTT, DENA FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMEFACILITY NUMBER:
525408290
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:
BOTT, DENAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(530) 586-1297
CITY:CORNINGSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
96021
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 13CENSUS: 7DATE:
02/13/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - OtherUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:30 AM
MET WITH:Dena Bott TIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:15 PM
NARRATIVE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
On 2/13/26 at 10:30am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nicolette Cunningham conducted an unannounced inspection, and met with licensee Dena Bott. Today's inspection was conducted to verify the plan of correction for four Type A citations that were issued on 2/6/26.

Type A issued on 2/6/26 - home not clean and orderly
During today’s inspection, LPA observed and photographed areas in the home that need to be cleaned. The licensee stated she has been busy cleaning but needs an additional three weeks to complete all task. The licensee stated she obtained new furnace filter but has not had a chance to install it. LPA observed cobwebs throughout the home, debris on the floor, the fan above the lunch table had a thick layer of dust, the window sill had a thick layer of dust and a bug was in the bathroom that the children use. LPA informed the licensee that the home needs to be clean when children are in care. The licensee stated she will clean this weekend.

Type A issued on 2/6/26 –unsafe toys, play equipment and materials
During today’s inspection, LPA observed and photographed a broken chair in the backyard, bicycle with out a seat and broken toys.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Erin Virrueta
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Nicolette Cunningham
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/13/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/13/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 1 of 7
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.

LIC809 (FAS) - (09/23)
Page: 2 of 7
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: BOTT, DENA FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
FACILITY NUMBER: 525408290
VISIT DATE: 02/13/2026
NARRATIVE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
Type A issued on 2/6/26 –The home has defects or conditions which might endanger a child.
During today's inspection, LPA observed a large cubby shelf not secured to the wall, debris from removing the popcorn ceiling on the fire place, an outlet above the fireplace was not secured, and an outlet was uncovered.

Type A issued on 2/6/26 – The home was not safe or comfortable
During today's inspection, the licensee stated she obtained a new furnace filter but has not been able to install it. LPA observed and photographed the fan above table where children eat had a layer of dust. LPA also observed and photographed debris on the floor and trash located in the area children play outside.

After receiving a Type A citation, the licensee shall provide to the parents of each child receiving services in the facility copies of any licensing report that documents any Type A citation that represents an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care as specified in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 1596.893b. The licensee stated she did not understand the requirement for informing parents of Type A citations and having parents sign the 9224 form.

The following deficiencies were cited: home is not clean and orderly, broken toys and fixtures, items causing unsafe environment, and personal rights for uncomfortable environment and parents did not sign acknowledging receipt of Type A citations (see LIC 809D).

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Erin Virrueta
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Nicolette Cunningham
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/13/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/13/2026
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 3 of 7
Document Has Been Signed on 02/13/2026 12:58 PM - It Cannot Be Edited


Created By: Nicolette Cunningham On 02/13/2026 at 12:01 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: BOTT, DENA FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME

FACILITY NUMBER: 525408290

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:

VISIT DATE: 02/13/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
02/14/2026
Section Cited
CCR
102417(b)

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
(b) The home shall be kept clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
The licensee stated she will clean and provide proof to the Department.
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to large cobwebs throughout the home, dust covered furnace filter, fan over lunch table had a thick cover of dust, popcorn ceiling debris was on the fireplace, debris on floors, trash can had food particles on it, carpets contained dirt and stains, inside of refrigerator contained food particles and home had foul odor which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Type A
02/14/2026
Section Cited
CCR102417(d)

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
(d) The home shall provide safe toys, play equipment and materials.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
The licensee stated she will remove broken toys and fixtures and send proof to the Department.
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in multiple broken toys, broken glider chair, and broken fixtures throughout the home which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Erin Virrueta
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Nicolette Cunningham
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/13/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/13/2026


LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 4 of 7
Document Has Been Signed on 02/13/2026 12:58 PM - It Cannot Be Edited


Created By: Nicolette Cunningham On 02/13/2026 at 12:06 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: BOTT, DENA FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME

FACILITY NUMBER: 525408290

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:

VISIT DATE: 02/13/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
02/14/2026
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to:

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
The licensee stated she will correct the items and send proof to the Department.
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in multiple large pieces of furniture were not secured, and an outlet was uncovered which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Type A
02/14/2026
Section Cited
CCR102423(a)(2)

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
(a) Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights... (2) To receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment.
This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
The licensee stated she will correct and send proof to the Department.
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to the home had a foul odor, the, the fan above table where children eat had a layer of dust and small toys and papers were throughout the home which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Erin Virrueta
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Nicolette Cunningham
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/13/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/13/2026


LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 5 of 7
Document Has Been Signed on 02/13/2026 12:58 PM - It Cannot Be Edited


Created By: Nicolette Cunningham On 02/13/2026 at 12:10 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: BOTT, DENA FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME

FACILITY NUMBER: 525408290

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:

VISIT DATE: 02/13/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
02/14/2026
Section Cited
HSC
1596.8595(c)1

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
A licensed child care facility or home shall provide to the parents of each child receiving services in the facility copies of any licensing report that documents any Type A citation that represents an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care as specified in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 1596.893b.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
The licensee stated she will provide a copy of the Type A citations and have parents sign LIC9224. The licensee stated she will send proof to the Department.
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in multiple files did not contain signed LIC9224 for Type A citations previously issued within the last year which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
8
9
10
11
12
13
14

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Erin Virrueta
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Nicolette Cunningham
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/13/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/13/2026


LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 6 of 7
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: BOTT, DENA FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
FACILITY NUMBER: 525408290
VISIT DATE: 02/13/2026
NARRATIVE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32

LPA Cunningham informed licensee D. Bott that this report dated 2/13/26 document(s) five Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) 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 2/13/26 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.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Bott.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Erin Virrueta
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Nicolette Cunningham
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/13/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/13/2026
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 7 of 7