Office review·May 14, 2026

On 5/14/26, at 12:41 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Matthew Sapien and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Ana Tolentino conducted a virtual informal meeting with Licensee Kimberly Coles (associated with Facility #406215575) and Applicant James “Jim” Coles (associated with pending application #406217881). The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the Department’s applicable licensing laws and regulations governing the operation of Family Child Care Homes (FCCH's) situated on the same property under separate addresses. The discussion included, but was not limited to, the regulatory definition of a “home” pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Section 102352, operational requirements outlined under Section 102417(a), supervision requirements, maintenance of required staff-to-child ratios and licensed capacity limitations, and concerns regarding the potential commingling of children between the two facilities. During the meeting, LPA Matthew Sapien and LPM Ana Tolentino reviewed and discussed with the parties Title 22 regulations require child care services to be provided within the licensee’s own home and, pursuant to Section 102352(h), a residence constitutes a singular primary residence. The Department additionally reviewed the requirement that the licensee remain present in the home during operating hours, except for temporary absences not exceeding twenty (20) percent of the hours care is provided per day, in accordance with Section 102417(a). Due to both facilities operating on the same property, the Department provided clarification regarding the expectation each FCCH operate independently and maintain clear operational boundaries in compliance with all applicable licensing laws and regulations. (CONT. LIC 809-C, Page 2) The Department further advised Kimberly Coles and James “Jim” Coles a written declaration would be requested from both individuals acknowledging and affirming children enrolled in each respective facility will not be commingled between homes and each facility will independently maintain required supervision, staff-to-child ratios, and licensed capacity at all times. The meeting was conducted in a preventative, consultative, and educational manner to promote ongoing compliance with Title 22 regulations and to mitigate potential future regulatory concerns or administrative actions. The following regulations were reviewed and discussed during the meeting: · California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Section 102417(a) – Operation of a Family Child Care Home · California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Section 102352(f)(1) and (h) – Definitions The Applicant, James "Jim" Coles, and Licensee Kimberly Coles agreed to operate in compliance with Title 22, Division 12, CCR at all times. Exit interview and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Kimberly Coles.