Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brian Morris conducted an announced pre-licensing inspection for a large family childcare at the above home on 04/22/2026 at 07:55 AM. LPA met with Applicant Louquitda Brooks, who guided LPA on a tour of the home. There was ZERO child present when LPA arrived. Applicant is applying for a large childcare license, Applicants previous license number is 334842698 Per Applicant, hours of operation will be Monday through Saturday from 04:00 AM to 10:30 PM. Applicant states they will provide care for children 2 months to 14 of age.
This is a single-story home consisting of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a living room/daycare, kitchen, dining room, laundry room, front yard and backyard. The home was inspected for safety, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children.
Areas used by children include: Kitchen area, Bedroom #1, bathroom #1, living room/day care room and backyard. Areas off limits include: Bedroom #2, Bedroom #2-bathroom, Bedroom #3, Laundry area, garage area. Off limit areas are made inaccessible by baby gates and door locks. Knives and other sharp utensils are locked in a kitchen cabinet above the microwave area in the kitchen. Cleaning products are kept in the garage area and are made inaccessible by a lock.
The home is clean and orderly; there are outlet covers throughout the home. Smoke/carbon monoxide detector was observed, tested and found to be operable.
Applicants have completed the required health and safety training, the Pediatric First Aid and CPR. Applicants have proof of immunization against pertussis and measles, and declination letters for influenza on file. Proof of Mandated Reporter Training was also provided.
Applicant states they will provide food for the children. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and learning materials. The required (2A10BC) fire extinguisher was observed in the bathroom and was purchased in Month and Year. Per Applicant, there are no weapons or firearms in the facility.
Per Applicant, the children will use the driveway and the backyard for outdoor play. The outdoor play area was observed to be fenced. LPA observed that the outdoor yard has toys and other materials for children to play with. LPA did not observe any objects that could be hazardous to children in care. There are not any pools or spas, or other bodies of water.
The isolation area for a sick child waiting to be picked up will be in the living room area, away from other children. LPA reviewed with applicant 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.
Because the applicant, 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 (LIC9149).
Applicant Brooks was reminded that all adults 18 and over, living or working in the home, 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.
LPA informed Applicant(s) any unusual incidents or injuries must be reported to the Department within 24 hours via telephone and within seven (7) days in writing. Fire and safety drills must be performed every six months and documented for review by the Department and smoking tobacco is not allowed in a home that is licensed as a family
child care home, and in those areas of the family day care home where children are present.
A current roster of children enrolled must be available and maintained for a period of three years, even after children no longer are attending the facility.
Annual fees must be paid promptly and by the due date or a late fee shall be assessed, and/or the License shall be terminated.
The fire extinguisher type 2A-10BC must be serviced annually or as often as necessary. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors should be checked, batteries should be replaced.
Changes should be reported the to the Department as soon as they occur such as construction and remodeling.
Telephone number changes and/or if you move from home.
CHILDREN'S RECORDS REQUIREMENTS:
• LIC 700 Identification and Emergency Information
• LIC 627 Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment
• LIC 282 Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance
• LIC 9150 Parent Notification Additional Children in Care
• LIC 9927 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan
• LIC 995A Notification of Parent’s Rights
• Immunization Record
FACILITY RECORDS:
• LIC 624B Unusual Incident/Injury Report
• LIC 9040 Child Care Facility Roster
• LIC 9052 Employee Rights,
• LIC 9108 Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse
• LIC 9149 Property Owner/Landlord Consent Form
• LIC 9151 Property Owner/Landlord Notification Form
• Proof of current pediatric CPR and First Aid Certificates
• Copy of your deed or lease/rental agreement
• Documentation of Fire and Disaster drills
• Proof of immunizations against pertussis (TDAP), measles (MMR), and influenza
• Mandated Reporter certificate –
www.mandatedreporterca.com
– must be renewed every two (2) years
FORMS TO BE POSTED
• LIC203 Facility License
• LIC 610A Emergency Disaster Plan (Recommended)
• LIC 9148 Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (Recommended)
• PUB394 Notification of Parents Rights Poster
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:
https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/
Applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; 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.
LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Licensee Brooks 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 Licensee 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.
During the exit interview, the Licensee Brooks, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.
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
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe
and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.
LPA will submit a the application for approval once the following is completed:
1. LIC 9108- Sumaiyah Sullivan
All Item must be done by 05/22/2026.
An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was reviewed with and handed to Licensee Brooks.