Pre-licensing visit·July 14, 2025

On 7/14/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carol Heath announced a pre-licensing inspection with the applicant, Jonathan Cathers, to ensure the facility meets licensing requirements. The applicant are requested to provide care for a Large family childcare home with a capacity of 14 children. LPA toured the house in and out. Individuals who reside in the home include 2 adults (applicant and sister-in-law) and 1 child (10-year-old nephew). Per Guardian, all adults in this facility obtain a criminal record clearance and are associated with the facility. The hours of operation are Monday through Sunday, 24 hours . The Incident Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. The applicant will not provide IMS at this time. The home is described as follows: This two-story home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, a kitchen, a living/dining room, a laundry room, and a garage. There is no body of water on the premises, but childcare children can access the backyard and kitchen . Main area: Main care is provided in the Living room and Dining room for childcare. Children use the bathroom located next to the office. Living Room/Dining Room: The Living Room is suitable for preschool-age children, while the Dining Room is designed for school-age children, including art activities and mealtime. LPA observed some age-appropriate toys, books, and other materials in the Dining Room area. According to the applicant, the children will nap in the Family Room. · Bathroom #1: Children will use bathroom #1 next to the office . Bathroom #1 was toured and inspected. The toilet and faucets are clean, safe, and in operable condition. The bathtub and shower area are free of hazards. · Outside : The backyard was inspected. It is completely fenced (brick). The patio and the left-side outdoor area are accessible to the children. The right side has a gate, which is inaccessible to the children. Applicant were constantly reminded to supervise children while playing in the backyard. · Off-limit areas include all bedrooms (office downstairs, 2nd floor bedroom), bathrooms #2 and #3, pantry, laundry (safety knob), and garage. · Kitchen (Safety gate): All sharp utensils, cutlery, cleaning supplies, medicines, drawers, cabinets with plastic bags, and pointy things or small things children can swallow are inaccessible to children with a child safety latch under the kitchen sink. The refrigerator, dishwasher, stove, microwave, etc., are clean. The kitchen was clean, orderly, and free of hazardous items. Medications were stored in the off-limits bedroom. · Bedroom #1/Office: Bedroom #1 is downstairs as the office. LPA observed a safety doorknob to make the room inaccessible to childcare children. · Bedrooms on 2 nd floor (Safety gate): The master bedroom (applicant), Bedroom #2 (Child #1), and Bedroom #3 (Sister-In-low) have a safety gate on the stairway to make the rooms inaccessible for the children. · Bathroom #2 (Master Bathroom) and Bathroom #3 : Bathroom #2 are inside the master bedroom. LPA toured and inspected both bathrooms. The toilet and sink are in operable condition. Bathroom #3 is used for the other adult in the house and the nephew. · Laundry (Safety latch): The clean supplies and poison are in the laundry room. The garage door has a safety latch, which is inaccessible to children. · Garage (safety latch): LPA inspected the garage. According to the applicant, it is off-limits for children, and no childcare activities will be conducted there. LPA observed a deadbolt door lock or key lock on the garage door. Other: Bodies of water: According to the applicant, there were no bodies of water in the home. An AC/Heating unit is located on the right and left sides of the home and is inaccessible to children, with barrels blocking access. All unused electrical outlets are plugged in and inaccessible to children. The applicant will enroll in the food program. They will provide breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner. A required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) was observed in the kitchen. It is read in the green zone, inaccessible to children, and meets standards established by the State Fire Marshal. All window blind cords are secured and inaccessible to children. If a child shows signs of illness, they will be separated from other children and stay in the front area next to the front door. Detergents and cleaning compounds are stored in an upper kitchen cabinet, out of reach, and medications are kept in an off-limits bedroom. Children will nap under adult supervision in designated areas, such as the family room. LPA observed 9 mats stored in the closet. The applicant will provide overnight care. The home has a working landline or cell phone. All smoke detectors and carbon monoxide devices were tested and found to be operable. A fully stocked first aid kit, including a first aid manual, is stored in a key-locked closet and is inaccessible to children. The applicant will provide transportation for the children. They possess a valid California driver's license, vehicle insurance, and vehicle registration. Weapons or Firearms: Option 1: Per the applicant, there are no firearms at the facility. LPA did not observe any firearms. Documentation: The applicant has current CPR and First Aid Training with expiration dates of 03/2027 and Prevented Health and Safety Training completed on 4/13/2025 . They have their fingerprint clearance and TB exam. They had proof of being immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. The applicant’s proof of Mandatory Reporting Training expiration date is 2/26/2027 . LPA shared LIC 311D with the applicant. The following was discussed with the applicant: · [Applicant, Licensee, or Facility representative] was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5-days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30-days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. · APPLICANT OWNS OR RENTS/LEASES THE HOME: The [applicant, or licensee] provided proof of control of property. · APPLICANT RENTS/LEASES THE HOME AND HAS LANDLORD CONSENT: Because the [applicant, or licensee] rents/leases the home, proof of landlord notification is required. The LPA observed the Property Owner/Landlord Notification form (LIC9151) that the applicant confirms was provided to the property owner/landlord. The applicant obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC 9149). · APPLICANT RENTS/LEASES THE HOME AND DOES NOT HAVE LANDLORD CONSENT: The [applicant, or licensee] has not obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC9149). Without this consent, the applicant understands that, once licensed, they can operate with a maximum capacity of 6 [or 12] children. If property owner/landlord consent is obtained in the future, the applicant is advised that a new Application for a Family Child Care Home License (LIC 279) must be submitted with a change of capacity fee of $25, to increase the capacity and provide care to 8 [or 14] children. · APPLICANT KNOWS PROSPECTIVE CLIENTS WILL NEED IMS: This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP . A Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514- 0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm · APPLICANT WILL WAIT UNTIL FACILITY OPENS TO DETERMINE IMS NEEDS: Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . · LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with [applicant, licensee, or facility representative] and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep , as an additional resource. LPA also informed [applicant, licensee, or facility representative] of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at: https://www.cpsc.gov/ , and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. · LPA reviewed with [applicant, licensee, or facility representative] the LIC 311D, Forms/Records to Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children’s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. Entrance Checklist was provided to the applicant. · On this date, xx/xx/xxxx, the California Attorney General - Megan’s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility addresses. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ. · LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with [applicant, licensee, or facility representative] and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep , as an additional resource. LPA also informed [applicant, licensee, or facility representative] of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at: https://www.cpsc.gov/ , and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. · [Applicant, or Licensee] was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. · Notice of Site Visit (for licensed facilities only): A notice of site visit was given to [applicant, licensee or facility representative] and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. · Subscribe to CCLD important information: Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. o A baby walker shall not be allowed on the premises of a family childcare home in accordance with Health and Safety Code sections 1596.848(b) and (c). State law prohibits baby walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucer, and other items that fall into that category. o Capacity requirements, Roster requirements, Posting requirements, and Documentation requirements for disaster drills (fire and earthquake). Mandatory Forms for the children's and provider's files and Safe Sleep Awareness. The role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter were reviewed. The applicant was reminded that supervision is always required for children in care. o The applicant was advised of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within the time frame specified by the regulation and on the form LIC624B. o Licensee was made aware that it is their responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care. The applicant was advised that the inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care. Licensing must always have the facility's phone number; if the phone number is changed, licensing must be notified. o Requirements for fire drills, earthquake drills, and documentation for both. o The Duty Worker is available for questions Monday through Friday at (661) 202-3318 from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. o The applicant is reminded that 100% supervision is required for children at all times. o The applicant was informed of the responsibility to report suspected Child Abuse by calling the Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-540-4000. Also, call the CCL office and follow up with a written Unusual Incident/Injury Report (LIC 624B). o The regulation prohibits the smoking of tobacco in private residences that is licensed as a family childcare home and in those areas of the family childcare home where children are present (24/7 ban). o Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-carelicensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. **As a result of this inspection, the home does not meet Title 22 Regulations. Corrections are required. · The applicant will need to pay his overdue license fee for facility #197700470 An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with the applicant, Jonathan Michael Cathers.