<meta name="robots" content="noindex">
Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334801927
Report Date: 02/02/2022
Date Signed: 02/03/2022 09:28:41 AM

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:PALM DESERT LEARNING TREE CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
334801927
ADMINISTRATOR:A. MORWAY & D. CRAVENFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:42-675 WASHINGTON STREETTELEPHONE:
(760) 345-8100
CITY:PALM DESERTSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92211
CAPACITY:78CENSUS: 46DATE:
02/02/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:52 AM
MET WITH:Drucilla Craven and Angela MorwayTIME COMPLETED:
03:45 PM
NARRATIVE
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 Analysts (LPAs), Laura Mejorado and Jeanette Sanchez conducted a required/annual inspection as part of a compliance review. During the visit LPAs conducted a Case Management-Legal Non-Compliance inspection. This inspection is in agreement with, and as a result of a Non-Compliance Conference held on 9/23/21 due to concerns associated with the facility history and citations issued regarding Care and Supervision. 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 - Not posted. See LIC809D.
- Menu
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Kimberly WilliamsTELEPHONE: (951) 248-0228
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Laura MejoradoTELEPHONE: 951-782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/02/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/02/2022
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 1 of 9
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: PALM DESERT LEARNING TREE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 334801927
VISIT DATE: 02/02/2022
NARRATIVE
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
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
· 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
· 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 supply of drinking water in the indoor activity space
· Medications are stored where inaccessible to children, none on site.
· Hazards are NOT stored where inaccessible to children which include: Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous. See LIC809D.
· Poisons and toxins are not locked. See LIC809D.
· 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 preparation area is clean, free of litter, rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin
· Food is NOT stored appropriately and protected from contamination. See LIC809D.
· 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 and provided by water dispensers.
· The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs a fall
· 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 8/23
· Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 8/23
· Director completed Health and Safety Training
· A review of children’s records was conducted, and records were found to be complete during this inspection.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Kimberly WilliamsTELEPHONE: (951) 248-0228
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Laura MejoradoTELEPHONE: 951-782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/02/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/02/2022
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 7 of 9
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: PALM DESERT LEARNING TREE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 334801927
VISIT DATE: 02/02/2022
NARRATIVE
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
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
· Disaster drills to be conducted every six months – last drill conducted on 1/10/21. See LIC809D.
· The Licensee was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO10@dss.ca.gov
· A review of staff records on 2/2/22 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 meet minimum qualifications for the position for which they were hired.

- LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee 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 licensee [facility representative] 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 Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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

- Licensee 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.

- Go to the licensing webpage www.ccld.ca.gov, 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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Kimberly WilliamsTELEPHONE: (951) 248-0228
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Laura MejoradoTELEPHONE: 951-782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/02/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/02/2022
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 3 of 9
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: PALM DESERT LEARNING TREE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 334801927
VISIT DATE: 02/02/2022
NARRATIVE
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
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
- 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.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Kimberly WilliamsTELEPHONE: (951) 248-0228
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Laura MejoradoTELEPHONE: 951-782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/02/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/02/2022
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 6 of 9
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: PALM DESERT LEARNING TREE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 334801927
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/02/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
HSC
1596.954
Licensure Requirements
Every licensed child day care center shall have one or more carbon monoxide detectors in the facility that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 13260) of Part 2 of Division 12. The department shall account for the presence of these detectors during inspections.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
1
2
3
4
Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that a carbon monoxide detector was not present, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/03/2022
Plan of Correction
1
2
3
4
Licensee shall install a carbon monoxide detector and submit proof to the Department by 2/3/22.
Section Cited
Deficient Practice Statement
1
2
3
4
POC Due Date:
Plan of Correction
1
2
3
4
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: Laura MejoradoTELEPHONE: 951-782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/02/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/02/2022
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 2 of 9
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: PALM DESERT LEARNING TREE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 334801927
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/02/2022

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
1
2
3
4
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that there was no documentation of drills, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/16/2022
Plan of Correction
1
2
3
4
Licensee shall create a log and document drills and submit proof to the Department.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101238(g)
Buildings and Grounds
(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
1
2
3
4
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that cleaning supplies and staff personal items were accessible to children in the classrooms and in the staff bathroom, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/16/2022
Plan of Correction
1
2
3
4
Staff removed the cleaning supplies (disinfectant wipes) and staff personal items from the classrooms during visit. Licensee will make remove or make hazardous items in the staff restroom inaccessible and submit proof to the Department.
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: Laura MejoradoTELEPHONE: 951-782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/02/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/02/2022
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 4 of 9
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: PALM DESERT LEARNING TREE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 334801927
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/02/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101225(f)
Transportation
(f) The licensee shall post signs at the entrance to the child care center that provide the telephone number of the local health department and information on child passenger restraint systems pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1596.95(g) and Vehicle Code sections 27360 and 27360.5.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
1
2
3
4
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the child passenger restraint systems sign was not posted, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/02/2022
Plan of Correction
1
2
3
4
Licensee posted sign during visit.
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
1
2
3
4
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that S6 did not have their immunization record on file, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/02/2022
Plan of Correction
1
2
3
4
Licensee shall provide a copy of S6 immunization record to the Department.
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: Laura MejoradoTELEPHONE: 951-782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/02/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/02/2022
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 8 of 9
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: PALM DESERT LEARNING TREE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 334801927
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/02/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101216(g)(2)
Personnel Requirements
(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following:

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 in that S4 and S6 did not have a health-screening report (LIC503) on file, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/02/2022
Plan of Correction
1
2
3
4
Licensee shall submit a copy of S4 and S6 health-screening report to the Department.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
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:
Deficient Practice Statement
1
2
3
4
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that S4,S5, and S6 did not have a tuberculosis test on file, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/02/2022
Plan of Correction
1
2
3
4
Licensee shall submit a copy of S4,S5, and S6 tuberculosis test to the Department.
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: Laura MejoradoTELEPHONE: 951-782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/02/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/02/2022
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 5 of 9
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: PALM DESERT LEARNING TREE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 334801927
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/02/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101227(a)(16)
Food Service
(16) Pesticides and other similar toxic substances shall not be stored in food storerooms, kitchen areas, food-preparation areas, or areas where kitchen equipment or utensils are stored.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
1
2
3
4
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that cleaning supplies are stored in a high shelf in the kitchen area, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/02/2022
Plan of Correction
1
2
3
4
Licensee shall move the toxic substances from the kitchen to another location where they are locked and made inaccessible and submit proof to the Department.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101227(a)(19)
Food Service
(19) All food shall be protected against contamination. Contaminated food shall be discarded immediately.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
1
2
3
4
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that expired milk and food was stored in the kitchen refrigerator, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/02/2022
Plan of Correction
1
2
3
4
Staff discarded items immediately.
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: Laura MejoradoTELEPHONE: 951-782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/02/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/02/2022
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 9 of 9