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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 330910557
Report Date: 02/08/2024
Date Signed: 02/08/2024 02:23:41 PM


Document Has Been Signed on 02/08/2024 02:23 PM - 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:COLLEGE OF THE DESERT CHILD DEVELOPMENT TRAININGFACILITY NUMBER:
330910557
ADMINISTRATOR:ROSEMARY PEREZFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:43-500 MONTEREY AVENUETELEPHONE:
(760) 773-2555
CITY:PALM DESERTSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92260
CAPACITY:50CENSUS: 10DATE:
02/08/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:43 AM
MET WITH:Rosemary Perez TIME COMPLETED:
11:59 AM
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On February 8, 2023, at 8:43 AM, Licensing Program Analyst’s (LPAs), Anastasia Flores and Jesse Gardner, conducted an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. This is a combination childcare center, and the other licensed program is: Preschool Program, which were also inspected on this date. A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was granted and the following was observed and/or noted:
· The following items were posted and 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 within the limits as stated on the license.
· Ratios are being met during this inspection (10 infants to seven staff/aides)
· 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, Rosemary Perez.
· There are no accessible bodies of water present. All wading pools or similar products must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position.
· Drinking water is provided in the indoor and outdoor activity space (children have child sized cups, and utilize faucet water).
· Hazardous items are stored where inaccessible to children which include Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous.
· Poisons and toxins are locked and inaccessible to children.
· All floors were observed to be safe and clean.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Pauline BeschornerTELEPHONE: (951) 782-6641
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anastasia FloresTELEPHONE: (951) 533-2031
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/07/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/07/2024
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 STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: COLLEGE OF THE DESERT CHILD DEVELOPMENT TRAINING
FACILITY NUMBER: 330910557
VISIT DATE: 02/08/2024
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·Highchairs and tables have broad-based legs and trays lock into place.
· Changing tables are within arm’s reach of a sink; padding is at least 1” thick with raised sides of at least 3” covered in washable vinyl or plastic.
· Hand washing is completed before and after each diaper change and before feeding an infant.
· Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition; there is at least 1 potty chair for every 5 potty-training infants.
· Outdoor activity areas are supplied with age-and-size equipment in good condition.
· The food preparation area is clean, free of litter and rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin.
· Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination.
· All storage containers for solid waste were observed to have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair.
· Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements.
· Disaster drills are conducted at least every six months – last drill was conducted on 07/2023 (not listed on drill log)
· A review of staff and children's records were conducted as part of this evaluation.
· Children’s records were found to be complete during this inspection.
· Staff record 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 CPR/First Aid which expires on 1/27/25
· Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 1/27/25
· Director completed Health and Safety Training
· A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.

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 them 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/process.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Pauline BeschornerTELEPHONE: (951) 782-6641
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anastasia FloresTELEPHONE: (951) 533-2031
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/08/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/08/2024
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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 STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: COLLEGE OF THE DESERT CHILD DEVELOPMENT TRAINING
FACILITY NUMBER: 330910557
VISIT DATE: 02/08/2024
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The licensee 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, 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.

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 childcare 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. lead testing was completed 1/21/2023 and no lead was detected.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the director, 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 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.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. There were no children with medication at time of inspection.

For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP.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/

The licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Pauline BeschornerTELEPHONE: (951) 782-6641
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anastasia FloresTELEPHONE: (951) 533-2031
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/08/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/08/2024
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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 STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: COLLEGE OF THE DESERT CHILD DEVELOPMENT TRAINING
FACILITY NUMBER: 330910557
VISIT DATE: 02/08/2024
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On-line Licensing forms & regulations for a Child Care Center can be obtained on the Department’s website: www.ccld.ca.gov. Additionally, there is a link to “Receive Important Updates” located on the right side of the page, immediately above 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 – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 951-782-4200

The licensee/director was 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 or file copy is more than 2 years old)
4. LIC 309 Administrative Organization (only if changes have been made or file copy is more than 2 years old)
5. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility (only if changes have been made& current designation is on file)
see 809D for deficiencies.

During the exit interview, the Director, Rosemary Perez, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
An exit interview was conducted, and this report, 809D, was reviewed with the Director, Rosemary Perez
Appeal rights were discussed and provided during the exit interview.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Pauline BeschornerTELEPHONE: (951) 782-6641
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anastasia FloresTELEPHONE: (951) 533-2031
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/08/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/08/2024
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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 STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501


FACILITY NAME: COLLEGE OF THE DESERT CHILD DEVELOPMENT TRAINING
FACILITY NUMBER: 330910557

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/08/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101174(d)(2)
Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan
(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. (2) The drills shall be documented. This documentation shall be kept in the child care center for at least one year.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in drill log was in July 2023 and not logged on a drill log, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/22/2024
Plan of Correction
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Director will provide evidence of a drill log via email by 2/22/24.
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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: Pauline BeschornerTELEPHONE: (951) 782-6641
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anastasia FloresTELEPHONE: (951) 533-2031
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/08/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/08/2024
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