Storybook Schoolhouse · Child Care Center, Chico

Based on interviews child (C1) was usupervised for approximately 5 minutes. An immediate civil penalty of $500 applies. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care. 8 Recommended resource for Active Supervision training: https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/child-care-center-operators/supervising-children-in-child-care-centers/

(C upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information specified in (d)(2) below shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event. (1)Events reported shall include the following: (C) Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child. This was requirement was not met as evidence by: 1 Facility shall submit a written statement of understanding regarding reporting requirements to CCL by 10/16/26. erica.laird@dss.ca.gov Based on file review, the facility did not notify the department which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care. 8 Recommended resource for Reporting Requirements training: https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/child-care-center-operators/child-care-reporting-requirements/

(4) Modification conditions, including the requirement that the child's authorized representative be given at least 30-calendar-days prior written notice of any basic rate change. This requirement was not met as evidence by: 1 Licensee shall notify all parents of the rate increase to include an effective date. Licensee shall submit a copy of the notification to CCL by 5/15/26. erica.laird@dss.ca.gov Based on interviews and documentation received, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care. 8

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature... 1 S1 is no longer working at the facility. Licensee to submit copies of LIC9224 to CCL by COB 12/08/25. Licensee to ensure all staff are trained in personal rights and appropriate discipline. erica.laird@dss.ca.gov Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for 3 out of 3 children (C1, C2, C3), which poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care. 8

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature... 1 Licensee shall condcut and all staff meeting to discuss personal rights. Meeting agenda and staff roster to be sent to CCL by 10/17/25. erica.laird@dss.ca.gov Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for 3 out of 4 children (C1, C2, C5), which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care. 8

(d) Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information specified in (d)(2) below shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event. (1) Events reported shall include the following:(C) Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child. 1 Licensee to read regulations pertaining to reporting requirements and submit statement of understanding to CCL by 10/18/25. erica.laird@dss.ca.gov 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.

Licensee increased fees without proper notice

Inappropriate Discipline

Staff yells at daycare children.