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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334845488
Report Date: 08/30/2023
Date Signed: 08/30/2023 04:29:59 PM


Document Has Been Signed on 08/30/2023 04:29 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:DESERT YMCA/LA QUINTA CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
334845488
ADMINISTRATOR:MURPHY, KELLIFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:49-955 MOON RIVER DRIVETELEPHONE:
(760) 564-2848
CITY:LA QUINTASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92253
CAPACITY:12CENSUS: 5DATE:
08/30/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - IncidentUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
03:07 PM
MET WITH:Stephany LopezTIME COMPLETED:
04:39 PM
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On August 30, 2023, at 3:07 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Anastasia Flores, arrived at the facility on a case management inspection to follow-up on an Unusual Incident Report (UIR) which occurred on August 10, 2023. At the time of inspection, LPA toured the facility, took census, met with Assistant Site Supervisor, Stephany Lopez, to discuss the purpose of the visit. LPA observed the infant classroom and the child in question.
The reported incident took place on 8/10/23, Site supervisor Kelli Murphy was notified on 8/11/23 of the incident that occurred. The information that was obtained indicates staff #1(S1) pushed child #1 (C1) backwards once with her hand and once with the soft block that landed on S1’s lap. C1 then was shaking the baby gate making noise and, S1 places a soft block over her head in a threatening manner talking to C1 and S1 then threw the large soft block at C1 from across the room, hitting C1 on the left side of the head. LPA observed video footage, of said incident. LPA observed after the block hit C1 from across the room, C1 was hit, and a bit shaken up, then C1 walked away to another area away from S1. Staff #2 (S2) got up from her spot on the carpet, to tend to C1 and observe for injuries. There were no visible injuries. Site supervisor, Kelli Murphy was informed on 8/11/23 and she informed S1 via telephone on 8/11/23 that she would be suspended for five days for an investigation. After reviewing the camera footage and interviewing other staff members in the room at the time of incident, the facility chose to fire S1. Site supervisor notified parent of C1 on 8/15/23, via zoom meeting due to parent unable to come in that day and then in person on 8/16/23. Parent was informed that S1 would no longer be in the classroom and that S1 was let go. S1 is still present at facility due to having a child currently enrolled in the preschool program.

Based on the information provided during interview and record review, the facility is being cited for Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, article 06, section: 101223(a)(3) Personal Rights, pertaining to the reported incident. An exit interview was conducted with assistant Site Supervisor, Stephany Lopez. A Notice of Site visit was issued, along with a copy of this report, 809D and appeal rights. This report shall be public record for three years.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Pauline BeschornerTELEPHONE: (951) 782-6641
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anastasia FloresTELEPHONE: (951) 533-2031
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/30/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/30/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Document Has Been Signed on 08/30/2023 04:29 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: DESERT YMCA/LA QUINTA CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 334845488

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 08/30/2023
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
09/29/2023
Section Cited
CCR
101223(a)(3)

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101223(a)(3)Personal Rights; The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning.
This regulation was not met as evidenced by…
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Assistant Site Supervisor informed LPA Flores S1 was no longer with the agency. staff in infant classroom took child abuse prevention training and the facility is looking into classes with RCOE for the staff to take, to prevent this kind of incident happen again.
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Based on interview, video footage reviewed and records review, staff #1 intentionally pushed Child #1 (C1) and threw a large soft block at C1 hitting C1 on the left side of the forehead. This poses a potential poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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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: 08/30/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/30/2023
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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