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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334809049
Report Date: 01/30/2023
Date Signed: 01/30/2023 11:45:14 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/30/2023 11:45 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME:FIRST SCHOOL OF THE DESERT-LA QUINTAFACILITY NUMBER:
334809049
ADMINISTRATOR:MARIA MARQUEZFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:44-996 ADAMS STREETTELEPHONE:
(760) 772-2996
CITY:LA QUINTASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92253
CAPACITY: 145TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 116CENSUS: 89DATE:
01/30/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:20 AM
MET WITH:Maria MarquezTIME COMPLETED:
11:55 AM
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On 01/30/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lorena Valenzuela conducted an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. This is a preschool child care center with a toddler component. LPA was granted access by Maria Marquez, Director. A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was conducted by LPA and the following was observed and/or noted:
· The following items were posted:
- License
- Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610) and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148)
- Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB393)
- Personal Rights (LIC613A)
- Child Car Seat Law
-Menu not posted due to children bring their own food from home
· The facility is operating within the capacity limits as stated on the license.
· Ratios are being met and children in care were supervised at the time of the inspection
· Classroom are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and equipment and is free of hazards.
· There are no weapons present at the facility as stated by Maria Marquez
· There are no accessible bodies of water present. All wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position.
· Water is available through water drinking fountain which is available in indoor and outdoor activity spaces. Per Director children bring water bottles or containers from home and staff refill their bottle if needed using the drinking fountain.
· Medications are stored where they are inaccessible to children in a locked box in the office
· Hazardous items are stored where inaccessible to children which include: Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous
SUPERVISORS NAME: Stephanie Hudak
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lorena Valenzuela
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/30/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/30/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: FIRST SCHOOL OF THE DESERT-LA QUINTA
FACILITY NUMBER: 334809049
VISIT DATE: 01/30/2023
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·Poisons and toxins are locked and inaccessible to children
· All floors were observed to be clean and safe
· Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition
· Playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences and free of hazards
· Outdoor activity areas are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment in good condition
· The facility does not provide food or snacks to children in care, children bring food from home
· All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair
· The Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements
· Fire and Disaster drills are being conducted, with the last drill conducted on 12/2022.

A review of staff and children's records were conducted as part of this inspection, the following was observed:
· Children’s records were found to be complete during this inspection.
· Staff records review indicates that all staff present meet minimum qualifications for the position for which they were hired
· A Staff member is present with current Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certification which expires on 10/2023
· Opening and closing staff member’s Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation CPR and First Aid certification expires on 03/07/2023
· Previous Director Maria Marquez completed Health and Safety Training on 01/31/2007.
· A review of staff records on 01/10/2023, indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record, child abuse index clearances and/or exemptions.
The facility provides Incidental Medical Services (IMS). LPA’s reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. The facility was advised to obtain information about IMS to refer to the Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. The following information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) was provided: United States Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, is available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm
SUPERVISORS NAME: Stephanie Hudak
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lorena Valenzuela
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/30/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/30/2023
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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: FIRST SCHOOL OF THE DESERT-LA QUINTA
FACILITY NUMBER: 334809049
VISIT DATE: 01/30/2023
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The following items were discussed with the facility representative during inspection:
· Uncontaminated drinking water shall be readily available both indoors and outdoors
· The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs a fall
· The Licensee was informed of the reporting requirements and provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO10@dss.ca.gov
· The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations858@dss.ca.gov

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with 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 facility representative of the importance of checking for recalls of 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.

Director was reminded that all individuals, 18 years of age and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to their initial presence at the facility. A civil penalty of one hundred dollars ($100) minimum per violation per day up to a maximum of five hundred dollars ($500) per person will be assessed, if this regulation is violated.


-To access on-line Licensing forms & Regulations for a Child Care Center please visit: www.ccld.ca.gov. Also, go to the licensing webpage and click on the “Receive Important Updates” located on the right side of the page, immediately above the Quick Links. One can add their email address and choose which program(s) they wish to receive Provider Information Notices (PIN) for.

The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday through Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766) or 951-782-4200.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Stephanie Hudak
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lorena Valenzuela
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/30/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/30/2023
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: FIRST SCHOOL OF THE DESERT-LA QUINTA
FACILITY NUMBER: 334809049
VISIT DATE: 01/30/2023
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The facility representative was asked to update the following documents and submit to licensing within 30 days:

1. Parent Handbook/ Program Curriculum/Admission policies and procedures/ fee schedule
2. Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610)

The facility completed the required lead testing on 09/30/2022 and was found that no water outlets had an action level lead exceedance.

LPA advised the facility, a new inspection process was conducted using the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) Tool, which aims to improve the quality and value of the inspection process. Facility will be sent a survey to the facility’s e-mail address and asked to please complete the survey and share their inspection experience. Any questions regarding the process or tools, may be sent by email to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection, its tools and methods, please visit the program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process.

There were no deficiencies issued at this time. Technical Assistance advisory notes (LIC 9102TA) was provided.

An exit interview was conducted, and report was reviewed with Director Maria Marquez. A copy of this report, appeal rights, Children’s Record Review (LIC 857) and Staff Record Review (LIC 859) was provided to Maria Marquez.

A Notice of Site Visit was given to licensee and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Stephanie Hudak
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lorena Valenzuela
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/30/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/30/2023
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