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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334844612
Report Date: 05/22/2025
Date Signed: 05/22/2025 03:01:40 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/22/2025 03:01 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
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME:	PSUSD - DESERT HIGHLAND		FACILITY NUMBER:	334844612
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	VANESSA TAPIA LOPEZ		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	480 TRAMVIEW ROAD		TELEPHONE:	(760) 318-3756
CITY:	PALM SPRINGS	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92262
CAPACITY: 34	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 34	CENSUS: 12	DATE:	05/22/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	12:42 PM
MET WITH:	Lead Teacher Cynthia Taylor/ECE-TOSA Sharon Bua		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	03:20 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 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: · 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 - Menu · The facility is preparing to open and not operating as of yet. · Classrooms are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and equipment and free of hazards.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Aaron Ross
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Samuel Lopez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/22/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/22/2025

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency

California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:

Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.

Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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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
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: PSUSD - DESERT HIGHLAND	FACILITY NUMBER: 334844612
	VISIT DATE: 05/22/2025

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· There are no weapons present at the facility as stated by Lead Teacher Cynthia Taylor
· 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.
· Uncontaminated drinking water shall be readily available both indoors and outdoors and provided by water fountains and Brita water filtered pitchers
· Medications are stored where inaccessible to children, inside a locked box, and in a locked cabinet that is also labeled. During today's inspection there was medication in a locked box inside the refrigerator
· 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 is prepared and provided by the Palm Springs Unified School District and delivered to the facility daily. Staff only serve.
· 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.
· The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment that is cushioned with material (rubber matting) that absorbs a fall. Outdoor areas also have grass.
· 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 6/2025
· Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 6/2025
· Staff/Paraprofessiona completed Health and Safety Training on 2/25/2021
· A review of staff files/records was conducted during today's inspection and were found to be complete. · Disaster drills to be conducted every six months – last drill was conducted on 5/19/2025
· 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

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Aaron Ross
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Samuel Lopez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/22/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/22/2025

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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
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: PSUSD - DESERT HIGHLAND	FACILITY NUMBER: 334844612
	VISIT DATE: 05/22/2025

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· A review of staff records on 5/22/2025 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.
· A review of staff records indicates that all staff present meet minimum qualifications for the position for which they were hired.

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.

LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

- LPA also informed Lead Teacher Cynthia Taylor and ECE-TOSA Sharon Bua of the importance of checking for recalled infant/child devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant/child 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

- Lead Teacher Cynthia Taylor/ECE-TOSA Sharon Bua 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, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Aaron Ross
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Samuel Lopez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/22/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/22/2025

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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
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: PSUSD - DESERT HIGHLAND	FACILITY NUMBER: 334844612
	VISIT DATE: 05/22/2025

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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.

- 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 LIC 809-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.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the ECE-TOSA Sharon Bua

*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 inspection, please reach out to me or anyone at the Regional Office (RO). For additional information regarding the inspection and its CARE Tools and methods, please visit the Care Tools webpage at: www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Aaron Ross
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Samuel Lopez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/22/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/22/2025

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Document Has Been Signed on 05/22/2025 03:01 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Citations on this Visit Report are Under Appeal!

Created By: Samuel Lopez On 05/22/2025 at 02:24 PM

Link to Parent Document Below:

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: PSUSD - DESERT HIGHLAND	FACILITY NUMBER: 334844612
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 05/22/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Under Appeal

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101212(b)

The name of the child care center director, and any fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the child care center director's absence, shall be reported to the Department within 10 days of a change of child care center director or designee(s). 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. Upon arrival, LPA requested to speak with the Site Supervisor and was informed they had been absent for over 30 days and the designee had assumed the Site Supervisor duties until further notice. This information was never reported to the Riverside Child Care Regional Office. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 05/30/2025
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee representative agrees to submit a written statement/plan as to how the facility will assure compliance with the section cited. Written statement/plan to be submitted to the Riverside Child Care Regional Office by 5/30/2025.

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.

	Aaron Ross
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:

	Samuel Lopez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:

LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/22/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/22/2025

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