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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 330908513
Report Date: 06/29/2023
Date Signed: 06/29/2023 03:42:49 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
INLAND EMPIRE CHILD, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501



FACILITY NAME:FIRST SCHOOL OF THE DESERTFACILITY NUMBER:
330908513
ADMINISTRATOR:THERESA HASTINGS BRODYFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:2300 E. RACQUET CLUB ROADTELEPHONE:
(760) 327-5005
CITY:PALM SPRINGSSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92262
CAPACITY:60CENSUS: 25DATE:
06/29/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:07 AM
MET WITH:Director Lyndsay HunterTIME COMPLETED:
03:50 PM
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On 06/29/2023 at 11:07AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Perla Ordones conducted a required/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:

A review of staff and children's records were conducted as part of this evaluation.

The director is asked to update the following documents, if applicable, and submit to licensing within 30 days:
- LIC 500 Personnel Report
- LIC 610 Emergency & Disaster Plan
- Parent Handbook/ Program Curriculum/Admission policies and procedures/ fee schedule (only if changes have been made)
- LIC 309 Administrative Organization (only if changes have been made)
- 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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Kimberly WilliamsTELEPHONE: (951) 248-0228
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Perla OrdonesTELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/29/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/29/2023
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
INLAND EMPIRE CHILD, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501


FACILITY NAME: FIRST SCHOOL OF THE DESERT
FACILITY NUMBER: 330908513

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/29/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
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Section Cited
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1596.8662(b)(1)
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above as two staff members, S3 and S4, were missing proof of a valid Mandated Reporter Child Care Providers Training Certificate (AB1207) which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 07/28/2023
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Director agrees to submit proof of valid Mandated Reporter Child Care Providers Training Certificate (AB1207) for S1 and S2 by the end of the business day on the Plan of Correction (POC) due date. The AB1207 can be completed at the following website: www.mandated reporterca.com.
Type B
Section Cited
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101170(e)(2)
Criminal Record Clearance
(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f) or

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation and record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above as S1 was not associated to the facility but instead was associated to a sister facility, a facility owned by the same Licensee, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/30/2023
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Director agreed to have S1 associated by the Plan of Correction (POC) due date and agreed to provide proof to Community Care Licensing (CCL).
During this visit, Director was able to have S1 associated to the correct facility and showed proof to LPA during this visit. LPA cleared POC during this visit.
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: Kimberly WilliamsTELEPHONE: (951) 248-0228
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Perla OrdonesTELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/29/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/29/2023
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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
INLAND EMPIRE CHILD, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: FIRST SCHOOL OF THE DESERT
FACILITY NUMBER: 330908513
VISIT DATE: 06/29/2023
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· 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 Lyndsay Hunter.
· 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.
· Present for supply drinking water in the indoor activity space.
· Medications are not provided or administered by the facility per Director. No IMS plan on file for the facility.
· 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 not in good condition. During facility tour, LPA observed two Lakeshore tricycles outside which were not maintained in good condition. One of the tricycles was missing a pedal and another tricycle was missing a handlebar which left the metal exposed which is a concern with the growing heat. Director immediately removed tricycles from the play area and stored the tricycles in an inaccessible area to children. Director stated that the licensee is currently in the process of obtaining new tricycles for the children.
· Food preparation area is clean, free of litter, rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin. Director stated that the kitchen area located at the facility is for staff use only as the facility does not provide food for children. Director stated that children bring food from home to eat for lunch.
· Food is 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.
· Uncontaminated drinking water shall be readily available both indoors and outdoors. According to the Director, drinking water is provided to children via disposable water cones and tap water indoors. Meanwhile, water fountains are available outside for children to use as needed.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Kimberly WilliamsTELEPHONE: (951) 248-0228
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Perla OrdonesTELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/29/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/29/2023
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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
INLAND EMPIRE CHILD, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: FIRST SCHOOL OF THE DESERT
FACILITY NUMBER: 330908513
VISIT DATE: 06/29/2023
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· The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. The facility utilizes sand as the material that cushions high climbing equipment.
· Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements.
· A Staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 03/2025.
· Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 03/2025.
· Director completed Health and Safety Training – 02/28/2021.
· Disaster drills to be conducted every six months – last fire drill conducted on 06/22/2023 and last earthquake drill conducted on 06/12/2023.
· A review of children’s records was conducted, and records were found to be complete during this inspection.
· A review of staff records indicates that all staff present meet minimum qualifications for the position for which they were hired. However, records were found to not be complete during this inspection. During record review, LPA observed S3 and S4 to be missing proof of valid Mandated Reporter Child Care Providers Training (AB1207). LPA brought this to the attention of the Director who agreed to have staff complete the training by the agreed upon date.
· A review of staff records on 06/28/2023 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. However, during the inspection LPA found that S1 was not associated to the facility though they did have eligible fingerprint clearance. It was discovered that S1 is associated to the sister facilities of First School of the Desert, the ones located in Cathedral City and Palm Desert, but not the location in Palm Springs. LPA brought this to the attention of the Director who immediately had S1 associated to the correct facility and provided proof to LPA during this visit.
· The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov
· The Licensee was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Kimberly WilliamsTELEPHONE: (951) 248-0228
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Perla OrdonesTELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/29/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/29/2023
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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
INLAND EMPIRE CHILD, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: FIRST SCHOOL OF THE DESERT
FACILITY NUMBER: 330908513
VISIT DATE: 06/29/2023
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CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES:
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.

For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP).

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

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed Director 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.

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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

Director 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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Kimberly WilliamsTELEPHONE: (951) 248-0228
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Perla OrdonesTELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/29/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

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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
INLAND EMPIRE CHILD, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: FIRST SCHOOL OF THE DESERT
FACILITY NUMBER: 330908513
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To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process.

Director 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.

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.

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

See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted 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 Lyndsay Hunter.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Kimberly WilliamsTELEPHONE: (951) 248-0228
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Perla OrdonesTELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/29/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/29/2023
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