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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334815633
Report Date: 09/07/2022
Date Signed: 09/07/2022 03:13:16 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 STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501



FACILITY NAME:INDIO PALMS LEARNING LANDFACILITY NUMBER:
334815633
ADMINISTRATOR:RUTH ABAWAGFACILITY TYPE:
840
ADDRESS:44800 CLINTON STREETTELEPHONE:
(760) 238-8579
CITY:INDIOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92201
CAPACITY:28CENSUS: 27DATE:
09/07/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:45 PM
MET WITH:Ruth AbawagTIME COMPLETED:
03:19 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jeanette Sanchez conducted an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. This is a combination center and the other licensed program is a preschool program, which was 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
· The facility is operating within 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 Ruth Abawag
· 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.
· Personal refillable bottles of water supply of drinking water in the indoor activity space was observed. Staff has water from fridge to refill, if necessary.
· Medications are not kept on premises
· Hazardous items are stored where inaccessible to children which include: Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Stephanie HudakTELEPHONE: (951) 320-2021
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeanette SanchezTELEPHONE: (951) 255-4577
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/06/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/06/2022
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: INDIO PALMS LEARNING LAND
FACILITY NUMBER: 334815633
VISIT DATE: 09/07/2022
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· Poisons and toxins are locked and inaccessible to children
· All floors were observed to be clean and safe
· Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition
· Playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences.
· Outdoor activity areas are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment in good condition
· Food preparation area is clean, free of litter and rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin. Children are only provided snacks.
· 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
· Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and do not meet regulation requirements
· Disaster drills to be conducted every six months – last drill conducted on 9/1/22

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 records review indicates that all staff present meet minimum qualifications for the position for which they were hired.
· A Staff member is present with expired Pediatric CPR/First Aid
· Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expired on 10/18/21
· Director completed Health and Safety Training
· A review of staff records on 09/06/2022 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.

- 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 Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.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:
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Stephanie HudakTELEPHONE: (951) 320-2021
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeanette SanchezTELEPHONE: (951) 255-4577
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/07/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/07/2022
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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: INDIO PALMS LEARNING LAND
FACILITY NUMBER: 334815633
VISIT DATE: 09/07/2022
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Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

The following items were discussed with the Director during inspection:


· Uncontaminated drinking water shall be readily available both indoors and outdoors
· The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs a fall
· The Director was informed of their reporting requirements and provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO10@dss.ca.gov
· The Director can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations858@dss.ca.gov

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative 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 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.

Facility representative 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.

-To access on-line Licensing forms & Regulations for a Child Care Center please visit: www.ccld.ca.gov. Also, go to the licensing webpage 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: Stephanie HudakTELEPHONE: (951) 320-2021
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeanette SanchezTELEPHONE: (951) 255-4577
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/07/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/07/2022
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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: INDIO PALMS LEARNING LAND
FACILITY NUMBER: 334815633
VISIT DATE: 09/07/2022
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- 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

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. LIC 309 Administrative Organization (only if changes have been made)
4. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility (only if changes have been made)

LPA observed that bathroom (3 toilets/3 sinks) is being shared by preschool and school age program. Previous notes indicate that waiver was previously requested and received, however not located in file or at facility. Licensee/Director has been asked to submit a new waiver request.

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/inspection-process.



Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Ruth Abawag. A copy of the LIC 857 (Children’s Record Review), LIC 859 (Staff Record Review), and appeal rights were also provided and discussed this date. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Stephanie HudakTELEPHONE: (951) 320-2021
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeanette SanchezTELEPHONE: (951) 255-4577
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/07/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/07/2022
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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: INDIO PALMS LEARNING LAND
FACILITY NUMBER: 334815633

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/07/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
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:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 1 out of 4 staff has an expired certificate, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 09/16/2022
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Director will submit to LPA a copy of the current certificate by 9/16/2022.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101216(f)
Personnel Requirements
(f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities.

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 that 4 out of 4 staff have expired first aid/cpr cards, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 09/16/2022
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Director will submit to LPA proof of enrollment or completion of first aid/cpr class by 9/16/2022

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: Stephanie HudakTELEPHONE: (951) 320-2021
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeanette SanchezTELEPHONE: (951) 255-4577
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/07/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/07/2022
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Document Has Been Signed on 09/07/2022 03:13 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

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: INDIO PALMS LEARNING LAND
FACILITY NUMBER: 334815633

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/07/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101529.1(b)
Sign In and Sign Out
(b) Center staff shall sign in a school-age child who arrives at the center on his/her own.

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 that sign in/out sheets do not have signatures, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 09/16/2022
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Director will submit to LPA copies of a week's worth of sign in/sign out sheets by 9/16/2022.
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POC Due Date:
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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: Stephanie HudakTELEPHONE: (951) 320-2021
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeanette SanchezTELEPHONE: (951) 255-4577
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/07/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/07/2022
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