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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334843422
Report Date: 08/04/2021
Date Signed: 08/04/2021 01:18:58 PM

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:	CREATIVE BEGINNINGS OF THE DESERT		FACILITY NUMBER:	334843422
ADMINISTRATOR:	ANITA GOONETILLEKE		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	322 W. ALEJO ROAD, UNIT A		TELEPHONE:	(760) 416-6333
CITY:	PALM SPRINGS	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92262
CAPACITY:	70	CENSUS: 17	DATE:	08/04/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:50 AM
MET WITH:	Anita Goonetilleke		TIME COMPLETED:	01:30 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	A required – 1 year inspection is being conducted as part of a compliance review. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Timeka Reed, toured the center, inside and out. The following was observed: · A review of the staff records and review of a sampling of children's records were conducted as part of this evaluation. · The licensee 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 - Menu

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Gilbert Sena	TELEPHONE: (951) 782-4844
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Timeka Reed	TELEPHONE: (951) 970-1161
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/04/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/04/2021

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: CREATIVE BEGINNINGS OF THE DESERT	FACILITY NUMBER: 334843422
	VISIT DATE: 08/04/2021

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· The facility is operating within the terms of the license
· Ratios were met during this inspection
· Appropriate supervision was provided during this inspection
· Classrooms are equipped with age appropriate furniture and equipment in good condition
· Classrooms are clean and free of hazards
· No weapons stored 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.
· Medications are stored where inaccessible to children
· 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 were observed to 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 is not prepared at the facility. However, the facility is free of litter, rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin
· 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 out and provided by individual water bottles and containers.
· The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs a fall

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Gilbert Sena	TELEPHONE: (951) 782-4844
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Timeka Reed	TELEPHONE: (951) 970-1161
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/04/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/04/2021

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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: CREATIVE BEGINNINGS OF THE DESERT	FACILITY NUMBER: 334843422
	VISIT DATE: 08/04/2021

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· 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 04/2023
· Director completed Health and Safety Training
· 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, and UnusualIncidentReportsDO10@dss.ca.gov
· Required records for children shall ensure that each child’s record contain a medical assessment and contain the Identification and Emergency Information
· Required records for staff shall ensure that each personnel record contain a health screening
· Documentation of fire & earthquake drills to be conducted every six months
· A review of staff records on **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.
The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at:
Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov
Associations_Disassociations858@dss.ca.gov

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

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Gilbert Sena	TELEPHONE: (951) 782-4844
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Timeka Reed	TELEPHONE: (951) 970-1161
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/04/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/04/2021

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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: CREATIVE BEGINNINGS OF THE DESERT	FACILITY NUMBER: 334843422
	VISIT DATE: 08/04/2021

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· For more information on SIDS and Safe Sleep Environments, please visit:
California Department of Public Health – California SIDS Program: http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/SIDS/pages/default.aspx
AAP – Safe Sleep Campaign: http://www.healthychildcare.org/sids/html
AAP-Free Training: Reducing the Risk of SIDS in Early Education and Child Care: http://shop.aap.org/Reducing-the-Risk-of-SIDS-in-Early-Education-and-Child-Care
And Caring for our Children, Safe Sleep Practices and SIDS/Suffocation Risk Reduction: http://cfoc/nrckids/org/standardview/spccol/safe_sleep

The following was also reviewed and discussed:
SB 277 – Immunizations, Personal Beliefs Exemption, effective January 1, 2016 -
AB290 – Child Nutrition, effective January 1, 2016 -
AB2231 (2016) – Increased Civil Penalties, effective July 1, 2017
AB 1207 – Mandated Child Abuse Reporting: Child Day Care Personnel Training, beginning January 1, 2018
AB2370 – Lead Exposure, day care facilities, effective January 1, 2019
AB605 – Child day care facilities, birth to school-age license; Effective January 1, 2021 - An act amending Sections 1596.76, 1596.955 and 1596.956 and adding Section 1596.951 to the Health and Safety Code to address requirements for a single license and extend the period for possible participation in the toddler programs. It requires the California Department of Social Services, in consultation with stakeholders, to adopt regulations on or before January 1, 2021, to create a Child Care Center license to serve infant, toddler, preschool, and school-age children. It also requires, before January 1, 2024, that all Child Care Centers transition to one-center licenses. Access to forms & Regulations for Child Care Centers online at www.ccld.ca.gov.

AB2960 – Child care and development services, online portal – Effective June 20, 2022

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Gilbert Sena	TELEPHONE: (951) 782-4844
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Timeka Reed	TELEPHONE: (951) 970-1161
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/04/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/04/2021

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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: CREATIVE BEGINNINGS OF THE DESERT	FACILITY NUMBER: 334843422
	VISIT DATE: 08/04/2021

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Access to forms & Regulations for a Child Care Center are online at www.ccld.ca.gov.

Please subscribe at www.childcareadvocatesprogram to receive Department updates. They will be sent directly to your e-mail account once you have set up an account. This website can also be accessed through www.ccld.ca.gov

The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday at 1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766).

An exit interview was conducted and during the interview, the licensee, Anita Goonetilleke confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and/or using the facility address for their mailing address.

A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND LPA VERIFIED THAT IT WAS POSTED IN A PROMINENT LOCATION AT THE FACILITY BEFORE LEAVING. THE LICENSEE UNDERSTANDS THAT IT MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR THE NEXT 30 DAYS.

Appeal rights were provide and discussed. This report must be available for review, upon request, for the next 3 years.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Gilbert Sena	TELEPHONE: (951) 782-4844
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Timeka Reed	TELEPHONE: (951) 970-1161
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/04/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/04/2021

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