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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 330908513
Report Date: 02/16/2024
Date Signed: 02/16/2024 02:11:11 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
CCLD Regional Office, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME:	FIRST SCHOOL OF THE DESERT		FACILITY NUMBER:	330908513
ADMINISTRATOR:	LYNDSAY HUNTER		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	2300 E. RACQUET CLUB ROAD		TELEPHONE:	(760) 327-5005
CITY:	PALM SPRINGS	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92262
CAPACITY:	60	CENSUS: 25	DATE:	02/16/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:39 AM
MET WITH:	Director Lyndsay Hunter		TIME COMPLETED:	02:30 PM

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Samuel Lopez 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 licensee/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 · 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 Lyndsay Hunter

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Aaron Ross	TELEPHONE: (951) 320-2023
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samuel Lopez	TELEPHONE: (951) 897-2482
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/16/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/16/2024

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 ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: FIRST SCHOOL OF THE DESERT	FACILITY NUMBER: 330908513
	VISIT DATE: 02/16/2024

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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.
· Present for supply drinking water in the indoor activity space is bottled water
· Medications are stored where inaccessible to children. Currently there are no children enrolled that have any prescribed medication
· 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 and snacks are brought to the facility pre-packaged/prepared by the child(ren) from home
· Any snacks available at the facility 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
· Uncontaminated drinking water shall be readily available both indoors and outdoors and provided by bottled water and drinking fountains
· The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs a fall, which is sand and artificial turf
· 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 3/2025
· Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 3/2025
· Director completed Health and Safety Training - 2/28/2021
· A review of children’s records was conducted, and records were found to be complete during this inspection.
· Disaster drills to be conducted every six months – last drill conducted on 6/22/2023
· Director Lyndsay Hunter 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: Aaron Ross	TELEPHONE: (951) 320-2023
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samuel Lopez	TELEPHONE: (951) 897-2482
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/16/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/16/2024

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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
CCLD Regional Office, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: FIRST SCHOOL OF THE DESERT	FACILITY NUMBER: 330908513
	VISIT DATE: 02/16/2024

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· A review of staff records on 2/16/2024 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.
· Director Lyndsay Hunter 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 meet minimum qualifications for the position for which they were hired.

LPA also informed Director Lyndsay Hunter 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.

- This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. A 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 Lyndsay Hunter was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Aaron Ross	TELEPHONE: (951) 320-2023
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samuel Lopez	TELEPHONE: (951) 897-2482
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/16/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/16/2024

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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
CCLD Regional Office, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: FIRST SCHOOL OF THE DESERT	FACILITY NUMBER: 330908513
	VISIT DATE: 02/16/2024

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- 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 deficiency.

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 Lyndsay Hunter.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Aaron Ross	TELEPHONE: (951) 320-2023
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samuel Lopez	TELEPHONE: (951) 897-2482
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/16/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/16/2024

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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
CCLD Regional Office, 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: 02/16/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101174(d)

Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan

(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The facility last conducted a drill in June 2023, which is over six months ago. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 03/01/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Director agrees to conduct a fire/disaster drill, log it, and submit a copy of the log to the Riverside Child Care Regional office by 3/1/2024.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
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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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Aaron Ross	TELEPHONE: (951) 320-2023
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samuel Lopez	TELEPHONE: (951) 897-2482
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/16/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/16/2024

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