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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334843422
Report Date: 08/20/2024
Date Signed: 08/20/2024 01:40:22 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 CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME:CREATIVE BEGINNINGS OF THE DESERTFACILITY NUMBER:
334843422
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		ANITA GOONETILLEKEFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:322 W ALEJO ROAD #ATELEPHONE:
(760) 416-6333
CITY:PALM SPRINGSSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92262
CAPACITY: 70TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 29CENSUS: 25DATE:
08/20/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:55 AM
MET WITH:Director Anita Manique GoonetillekeTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:00 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Samuel Lopez conducted an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was granted and the following was observed and/or noted:

· The director is asked to update the following documents, if applicable, and submit to licensing within 30 days:
1. LIC 500 Personnel Report
2. LIC 610 Emergency & Disaster Plan
3. Parent Handbook/ Program Curriculum/Admission policies and procedures/ fee schedule (only if changes have been made)
4. LIC 309 Administrative Organization (only if changes have been made)
5. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility (only if changes have been made)
· The following items have been posted and are updated where necessary:
- License
- Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610) and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148)
- Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB393)
- Personal Rights (LIC613A)
- Child Car Seat Law
- Menu
· The facility is operating with the limits as stated on the license.
· Ratios are being met during this inspection
· Classrooms are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and equipment and free of hazards.
· There are no weapons present at the facility as stated by Director Anita Manique Goonetilleke
SUPERVISORS NAME: Aaron Ross
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samuel Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/20/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/20/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: CREATIVE BEGINNINGS OF THE DESERT
FACILITY NUMBER: 334843422
VISIT DATE: 08/20/2024
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· 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.
· Drinking water is provided, indoors and outdoors, via water jugs and personal cups. The jugs are filled with water from a filtered faucet
· Facility is not currently administering medications
· Hazards are stored where inaccessible to children which include: Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous
· Poisons and toxins are locked
· All floors shall 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
· Food/Lunch is brought from home for each child. The facility only provides snacks
· Snack items are stored appropriately and protected from contamination
· All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair
· Menus shall be posted at least one week in advance in a place visible by the child’s authorized representative, dated and kept on file for 30 days, and made available upon request.
· The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment have sand underneath as cushioned material that absorbs falls
· Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and do not meet regulation requirements
· A Staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 7/2026
· Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 4/2025
· Director/Staff completed Health and Safety Training - 7/29/2013
· A review of children’s records was conducted, and records were found to be incomplete during this inspection.
· Disaster drills to be conducted every six months – last drill conducted on 6/12/2024

· The Director was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov
SUPERVISORS NAME: Aaron Ross
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samuel Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/20/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/20/2024
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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: CREATIVE BEGINNINGS OF THE DESERT
FACILITY NUMBER: 334843422
VISIT DATE: 08/20/2024
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· A review of staff records on 8/20/2024 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.
· The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov
· A review of staff records indicates that all staff present do not meet minimum qualifications for the position for which they were hired.

Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test.

LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

- LPA also informed Director Anita Manique Goonetilleke of the importance of checking for recalled infant/child devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant/child devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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)/ (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

Director Anita Manique Goonetilleke was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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 Child Care Center. 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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Aaron Ross
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samuel Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/20/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/20/2024
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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
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: CREATIVE BEGINNINGS OF THE DESERT
FACILITY NUMBER: 334843422
VISIT DATE: 08/20/2024
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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 platform. 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.

- To access on-line Licensing forms & Regulations for a Child Care Center please visit: www.ccld.ca.gov.

Director Anita Manique Goonetilleke 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.

- The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at:


1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766) and/or 951-782-4200

A Civil Penalty has been assessed during this inspection. Payment is due when billed and the check(s) or money orders shall be made payable to the “California Department of Social Services”. YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INVOICE IN THE MAIL. DO NOT SEND MONEY UNTIL YOU RECEIVE YOUR INVOICE. DO NOT SEND CASH.

See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.

Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.



Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Anita Manique Goonetilleke.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Aaron Ross
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samuel Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/20/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/20/2024
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Created By: Samuel Lopez On 08/20/2024 at 12:49 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 ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: CREATIVE BEGINNINGS OF THE DESERT
FACILITY NUMBER: 334843422

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 08/20/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.7995(a)(1)
General Provisions and Definitions
(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. In reviewing staff records, Staff #1,
did not have the required immunization records on file (MMR/Tdap/flu). This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Please note that this is a repeat violation and a $250.00 civil penalty is being assessed
POC Due Date: 08/30/2024
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Director agrees to obtain the immunization records and submit a copy to the Riverside Child Care Regional Office by 8/30/2024.
Type B
Section Cited
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101217(a)(12)
Personnel Records
(a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: (12) Tuberculosis test documents as specified in Section 101216(g).

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. In reviewing staff records, Staff #1,
did not have the required LIC 503/TB records on file. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/30/2024
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Director agrees to obtain the LIC 503/TB records and submit a copy to the Riverside Child Care Regional Office by 8/30/2024.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Aaron Ross
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Samuel Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/20/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/20/2024


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Created By: Samuel Lopez On 08/20/2024 at 12:49 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 ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: CREATIVE BEGINNINGS OF THE DESERT
FACILITY NUMBER: 334843422

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 08/20/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
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101229.1(b)
Sign In and Sign Out
(b) The person who brings the child to, and removes the child from, the center shall sign the child in/out.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. In reviewing the sign in/out logs, Child #4, was present and not signed in. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/30/2024
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Licensee agrees to submit a written statement/plan as to how the facility will assure compliance with the cited regulation section. Plan to be submitted to the Riverside Child Care Regional Office by 8/30/2024.
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A licensed child care facility or home shall provide to the parents of each child receiving services in the facility copies of any licensing report that documents any Type A citation that represents an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care as specified in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 1596.893b.
This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. In reviewing children files, Child #1, #2, #3, and #6, they were missing an Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports (LIC9224) for a Type A citation that was issued on 10/11/2023. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/30/2024
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Licensee agrees to provide parents with the report(s) with Type A deficiency from the visit conducted on 10/11/2023. Provide and have them sign an LIC 9224 as proof. Licensee agrees to submit copies of the signed LIC 9224 forms to the Riverside Child Care Regional Office by 8/30/2024.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Aaron Ross
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Samuel Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/20/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/20/2024


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