Follow-up·February 13, 2026

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. 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). 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.