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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 330929443
Report Date: 05/01/2025
Date Signed: 05/01/2025 01:06:39 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
RIVERSIDE SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME:SADLER FAMILY DAY CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
330929443
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		SADLER, JFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(760) 341-8412
CITY:PALM DESERTSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92260
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 3DATE:
05/01/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - OtherUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:53 AM
MET WITH:Diana Sierra, AssistantTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:22 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jesse Gardner arrived unannounced to conduct a case management welfare check at the facility. Upon arrival, LPA met with Staff One (S1) Assistant Diana Sierra who indicated there were 3 children in care. Staff Two (S2) Mariah Mercado was also inside providing care and supervision. Licensee Judy Sadler was not present. S1 indicated that Licensee Judy Sadler was out of town and would not be back until 05/09/2025. LPA conducted a tour of the facility and found the following.

During the inspection, LPA inspected the pool area and found the fencing at the bottom of the wrought iron was greater than 2 inches in most areas. LPA noted the latch to the gate leading into the pool is self-latching, and the gate swings away from the pool; however, the latch was positioned lower than 60 inches. LPA also did not observe a pool alarm, 12 foot pole with body hook, nor a U.S. Coast Guard approved life ring in the pool area. Interview with S1 stated that none of those items were available to inspect. Also, LPA noted several chairs that were against the wrought iron fence leading into the pool that could potentially provide a child access into the pool. Finally, there was no pool log being maintained. Further, LPA noted a playground set that was coming apart in a play area, as well as a thorned bush that is easily accessible to children in care. LPA spoke with Licensee Judy Sadler via telephone and advised the facility cannot operate until Licensee Judy Sadler returns on 05/09/2025.

An exit interview was conducted where a copy of this report along with copies of the (5)LIC809D, LIC811 (confidential names list), and Appeal Rights were provided.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deborah Mullen
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Jesse Gardner
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/01/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/01/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: SADLER FAMILY DAY CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 330929443

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/01/2025
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
06/02/2025
Section Cited
HSC
1596.814(a)(1)(A)(i)

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§1596.814 Family daycare home; in-ground swimming pool requirements.(a) A licensed family daycare home operated at a private single-family dwelling with an in-ground swimming pool on the premises shall comply with all of the following requirements:
(1) The swimming pool shall be equipped with..(A) An enclosure, including, but not limited to.. swimming pool from access to the family daycare..(i) An access gate that opens away from the swimming pool and is self-closing with a self-latching, key lockable device placed no lower than 60 inches above the ground. This requirement was not being met as evidenced by:
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Licensee states they will bring the gate latch into compliance and provide proof of such to LPA by POC date.
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Based on LPA's observation, the Licensee did not comply with the gate lock being at 60 inches. This is a potential health and safety and/or personal rights risk to children in care.
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Section Cited
HSC1596.814...(iii)

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§1596.814 Family daycare home; in-ground swimming pool requirements(a) A licensed.. with all of the following requirements:
(1) The swimming..(A) An enclosure, including.. family..(iii) A maximum vertical clearance of two inches from the ground to the bottom of the enclosure. This requirement was not being met as evidenced by:
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Licensee agrees to bring the fence into compliance and provide proof of such to LPA by POC date.
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Based on LPA's observation, the Licensee did not comply with a gap that is no more than 2 inches at the bottom of the fence surrounding the pool. This is a potential health and safety and/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.
Deborah Mullen
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Jesse Gardner
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/01/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/01/2025


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Created By: Jesse Gardner On 05/01/2025 at 11:46 AM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: SADLER FAMILY DAY CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 330929443

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/01/2025
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
06/02/2025
Section Cited
HSC
1596.814

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§1596.814Family daycare home; in-ground swimming pool requirements(a) A licensed family daycare.. an in-ground..
(1) The swimming pool..(B) In addition.. (A), at least one of the following:(ii) (I) An alarm that, when placed in a swimming pool, will sound upon detecting an entrance into the water. The alarm shall be turned on and be in working condition during a facility’s operating hours while the swimming pool is not in use. This requirement was not being met as evidenced by:
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Licensee states they will purchase a pool alarm and provide proof of such to LPA by POC date.
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Based on LPA's observation and interview with staff, the alarm had not been purchased by the Licensee for use in the pool. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
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Section Cited
HSC1596.814(a)(2)(A)

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§1596.814 Family daycare home; in-ground swimming pool requirements..(a) A licensed family daycare home operated at a private single-family..of the following requirements:(2) The licensee shall have the following safety equipment visible from the swimming pool and readily available for immediate use:
(A) A life ring with a minimum exterior diameter of 17 inches and labeled as approved by the United States Coast Guard. This requirement was not being met as evidenced by:
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Licensee states they will purchase a US Coast Guard approved life ring with a 17 inch diameter and provide proof of such to LPA by POC date.
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Based on LPA observation, and staff interview, a life ring approved by the US Coast Guard was not available at the facility. This is a potential health and safety and/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.
Deborah Mullen
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Jesse Gardner
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/01/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/01/2025


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Created By: Jesse Gardner On 05/01/2025 at 11:57 AM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: SADLER FAMILY DAY CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 330929443

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/01/2025
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
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06/02/2025
Section Cited
HSC
1596.814(a)(3)

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§1596.814 Family daycare home; in-ground swimming pool requirements

(a) A licensed family daycare home operated at a private single-family dwelling with an in-ground swimming pool on the premises shall comply with all of the following requirements:(3) A licensee shall perform a daily inspection of the drowning prevention safety features and safety equipment before opening the facility and maintain a log of the inspections to be provided to the department upon request. This requirement was not being met as evidenced by:
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Licensee states they will develop a pool inspection log and provide proof of such to LPA by POC date.
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Based on LPA's observation, and staff interview, the licensee did not comply with the regulation by maintaining a daily inspection log of the pool. This is a potential health and safety and/or personal rights risk to children in care.
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HSC1596.814(a)(1)(A)(v)

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§1596.814 Family daycare home; in-ground swimming pool requirements(a) A licensed family daycare home operated at a private single-family dwelling with an in-ground swimming pool on the premises shall comply with all of the following requirements:
(1) The swimming.. safety features:(A) An enclosure, including, but..(v) An outside surface free of protrusions, cavities, or other physical characteristics that would serve as handholds or footholds that could enable a child to climb over. This requirement was not being met as evidenced by:
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Licensee states they will move the chairs near the fence and provide proof of such to LPA by POC date.
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Based on LPA observation of several chairs near the wrought iron fence, LPA found that children could use the chairs to potentially climb into the pool area. This is a potential health and safety 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.
Deborah Mullen
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Jesse Gardner
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/01/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/01/2025


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Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: SADLER FAMILY DAY CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 330929443

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/01/2025
Deficiency Type
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PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
05/09/2025
Section Cited
CCR
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102417 Operation of a Family Child Care Home(a) The licensee shall be present.. Temporary absences shall not exceed 20 percent of the hours that the facility is providing care per day. This requirement was not being met as evidenced by:
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Licensee states they will temporary close and discontinue providing care for children until they return on 05/09/2025.
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Based on LPA observation and interview with staff, the Licensee left yesterday, 04/30/2025 and would not return until 05/09/2025 while the day care is still in operation left to the Licensee's daughter. This is a potential health and safety and/or personal rights risk to children in care.
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102417 Operation of a Family Child Care Home (g)The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not be limited to: This requirement was not being met as evidenced by:
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Licensee states they will bring the area into compliance, and provide proof of such to LPA by POC date.
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Based on LPA observation, thorns were observed coming from a bush in a child's play area. This is a potential health and safety 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.
Deborah Mullen
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Jesse Gardner
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/01/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/01/2025


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Created By: Jesse Gardner On 05/01/2025 at 12:18 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: SADLER FAMILY DAY CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 330929443

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/01/2025
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
06/02/2025
Section Cited
CCR
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102417 Operation of a Family Child Care Home(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not be limited to: This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
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Based on LPA observation, a playground set is coming apart. This is a potential health and safety and/or personal rights risk to children in care.
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§1596.814 Family daycare home; in-ground swimming pool requirements(a) A licensed family daycare home operated..the premises shall comply..(2) The licensee shall have..available for immediate use:(B) A rescue pole with a body hook and a minimum fixed length of 12 feet. This requirement was not being met as evidenced by:
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Licensee states they will obtain a 12' pole with body hook and provide proof of such to LPA by POC date.
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Based on LPA observation and staff interview, there was not a 12' pole with body hook in the pool area. This is a potential health and safety and/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.
Deborah Mullen
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Jesse Gardner
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/01/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/01/2025


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