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COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 455406267
Report Date: 08/18/2026
Date Signed: 08/18/2026 12:04:23 PM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CHICO CC RO, 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
05/19/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Sydney Sims
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 13-CC-20260519125753
FACILITY NAME:EARLY FOUNDATIONS CHILDREN'S ACADEMYFACILITY NUMBER:
455406267
ADMINISTRATOR:WAUGH, WENDYFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1755 AIRPARK DRIVETELEPHONE:
(530) 243-7883
CITY:REDDINGSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
96001
CAPACITY:120CENSUS: 48DATE:
08/18/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:34 AM
MET WITH:Wendy Waugh - LicenseeTIME COMPLETED:
12:03 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Staff are not meeting Child's diapering needs
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 08/18/26 at 10:34am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sydney Sims conducted an unannounced complaint inspection, and met with licensee Wendy Waugh. It was alleged that Staff are not meeting Child's diapering needs, specifically that staff failed to put C1’s pull up on during nap time result in C1 having accidents during nap.

The licensee was interviewed on 05/21/26 at 1:50pm and had knowledge of the allegation stating that there has been maybe two times that the staff has forgotten to put on C1’s pull up for nap time.

Three staff (S1 – S3) were interviewed on 05/21/26 and had knowledge of the allegation stating that on multiple occasions child C1’s pull up has been forgotten to be put on by staff at nap time resulting in C1 having accidents.

Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Megan Aviles
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sydney Sims
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/18/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/18/2026
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-20260519125753
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CHICO CC RO, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926
FACILITY NAME: EARLY FOUNDATIONS CHILDREN'S ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 455406267
VISIT DATE: 08/18/2026
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Five parents (P1 – P5) were interviewed on 05/19/26, 08/13/26, and 08/14/26 and P1 – P4 had no knowledge of the allegation stating that they were unaware of staff failing to put pull ups on C1 at nap time. P5 had knowledge of the allegation stating that the has been multiple occasions were staff have failed to put on C1’s pull up at nap time.

One Witness (W1) was interviewed on 08/14/26 and had no knowledge of the allegations stating that W1 was unaware of staff failing to put pull ups on child C1 at nap time.

Three Children (C1 -C3) were interviewed on 05/21/26 and C1 – C3 had no knowledge of the allegation.

On 05/21/26 LPA reviewed evidence that confirmed that staff failed to put a pull up on C1 during nap time on the date of 05/18/26.

During the investigation LPA Sims reviewed evidence, conducted interviews with Licensee, Staff, witness, Children and Parents and the evidence and interviews supported the allegations.

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 Wendy Waugh. 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: Sydney Sims
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/18/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/18/2026
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 13-CC-20260519125753
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CHICO CC RO, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926

FACILITY NAME: EARLY FOUNDATIONS CHILDREN'S ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 455406267
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 08/18/2026
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
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09/18/2026
Section Cited
CCR
101223(a)(2)
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The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
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Licensee will come up with a written detailed plan on how staff will ensure that the diapering needs of children are met at the facility. All staff will sign plan agreeing that they understand and will follow the plan as required. Licensee will submit plan to LPA Sims by 09/18/26
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Based on interview, record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by staff failing to put a pull up on C1 during nap time 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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Megan Aviles
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sydney Sims
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/18/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/18/2026
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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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 CC RO, 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
05/19/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Sydney Sims
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 13-CC-20260519125753

FACILITY NAME:EARLY FOUNDATIONS CHILDREN'S ACADEMYFACILITY NUMBER:
455406267
ADMINISTRATOR:WAUGH, WENDYFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1755 AIRPARK DRIVETELEPHONE:
(530) 243-7883
CITY:REDDINGSTATE:CAZIP CODE:
96001
CAPACITY:120CENSUS: 48DATE:
08/18/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:34 AM
MET WITH:Wendy Waugh - Licensee TIME COMPLETED:
12:03 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Lack of supervision
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 08/18/26 at 10:34am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sydney Sims conducted an unannounced complaint inspection, and met with licensee Wendy Waugh. It was alleged that Lack of supervision, specifically that Child C1 was left alone in the library separate from the classroom on 05/18/26 with out the supervision of staff during nap time

The Licensee was interviewed on 05/21/26 at 1:50pm and had no knowledge of the allegations stating that the staff never leave children without supervision and that C1 was not left alone in the library separate from the classroom ever but that C1 was inside the classroom library under the supervision of staff.

Three staff (S1 – S3) were interviewed on 05/21/26 and had no knowledge of the allegation stating that no children are left without the supervision of staff and that C1 was not left alone in the library separate from the classroom on 05/18/26 and that the only library C1 was in was the cubicle library inside the classroom under the supervision of staff.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Megan Aviles
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sydney Sims
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/18/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/18/2026
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-20260519125753
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CHICO CC RO, 520 COHASSET RD., SUITE 170
CHICO, CA 95926
FACILITY NAME: EARLY FOUNDATIONS CHILDREN'S ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 455406267
VISIT DATE: 08/18/2026
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Five parents (P1 – P5) were interviewed on 05/19/26, 08/13/26, and 08/14/26 and P1 – P4 had no knowledge of any children being alone in the library separate from the classroom. P5 had knowledge of the allegation stating that C1 disclosed to P5 that C1 was alone in the library separate from the classroom on 05/18/26 without the supervision of staff.

One witness (W1) was interviewed on 08/14/26 and W1 had knowledge of the allegation stating that W1 had observed a child alone in the library outside the class room with out the supervision of staff. W1 could not remember which child was in the library or the date that the incident occurred.

Three Children (C1 -C3) were interviewed on 05/21/26 and C1 – C3 and had no knowledge of the allegation stating that the only library C1 – C3 have been in is the library inside the classroom.

On 05/21/26 LPA reviewed evidence that stated that on 05/18/26 child C1 was in the library during nap time but it could not be determined the if the library mentioned in the evidence is the library in the class room or the library separate from the classroom.

During the investigation LPA Sims reviewed evidence, conducted interviews with Licensee, Staff, Witness, Children and Parents and it could not be determined if a regulation violation occurred.

Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred, and the findings are unsubstantiated.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Wendy Waugh. 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: Sydney Sims
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/18/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/18/2026
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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