334809049-8-28-2020-09-CC-SRON-BSWS6H-20200828133559

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334809049
Report Date: 08/28/2020
Date Signed: 08/28/2020 01:36:12 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:	FIRST SCHOOL OF THE DESERT-LA QUINTA		FACILITY NUMBER:	334809049
ADMINISTRATOR:	MARIA MARQUEZ		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	44-996 ADAMS STREET		TELEPHONE:	(760) 799-2999
CITY:	LA QUINTA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92253
CAPACITY:	145	CENSUS: 76	DATE:	08/28/2020
TYPE OF VISIT:	Case Management - Incident	ANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:00 AM
MET WITH:	Executive director Heather Gorski and facility director Maria Marquez		TIME COMPLETED:	12:00 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	Due to COVID-19, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Sharleen Robinson and Rachel Zeron conducted a Tele-inspection with Executive Director Heather Gorski and Director Maria Marquez to follow up on an unusual incident report that was self reported to the department on August 20, 2020. LPAs scheduled to meet with the Directors via Microsoft Teams, however the Directors could not connect to the program therefore, the visit was conducted via Zoom. Per the Executive Director there were 76 preschool children in care. The Directors toured LPAs through the facility where the alleged incident occurred. LPAs conducted interviews and reviewed records. The Director reported that on about August 19, 2020 Child #1’s Representative called the facility and spoke to Staff #1, the Representative alleged that on or about August 19, 2020 during gymnastics class in room six or in the restroom Child #2 touched Child #1 inappropriately on their backside. During interviews it was disclosed, on or about August 19, 2020 there were 12 children (including Child #1 and Child #2) in room six participating in the gymnastics class, under the supervision of two staff members. The gymnastics class was from 9:00am-10:00am. Child #2 was only in the gymnastics class for approximately six minutes. Child #2 arrived at the facility at approximately 9:53am on August 19, 2020. During the gymnastics class, Child #1 and Child # 2 were not sitting near each other. Child #1 or Child #2 did not use the restroom and they were not unsupervised by staff. It was also disclosed that staff have not observed Child #2 or anyone else touching Child #1 inappropriately on their backside. Staff are aware that Child #1 has expressed that their "tummy" "belly" hurt at times, if they don’t get their "special drink" each day, Child #1 has had constipation. During children interviews it was not disclosed that Child #2 touched Child #1 on their backside inappropriately. It was disclosed that a child was touched on their legs and their backside hurt because they had to use the bathroom. See LIC809C for the remainder of the report.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Kimberly Williams	TELEPHONE: (951) 248-0228
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sharleen Robinson	TELEPHONE: (951) 233-7183
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/28/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/28/2020

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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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: FIRST SCHOOL OF THE DESERT-LA QUINTA	FACILITY NUMBER: 334809049
	VISIT DATE: 08/28/2020

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LPAs discovered, during gymnastics class each child who participates is directed by the instructor to complete their skills one at a time, then under the supervision of staff, children sit against the wall to observe and or to focus on their peers. "Children are not allowed to roam about the room". Child #1 and Child #2 don’t share classrooms outside of gymnastics class. Due to excessive heat children are not utilizing the playground.

The Executive Director conducted an internal investigation, interviews were conducted, documentation gathered and statements were taken, the findings of her investigation are unfounded. LPAs reviewed staff statements, and documentation.

The Director agrees to conducted an in-service meeting with staff during September of 2020, personal rights, safety and supervision will be discussed.

Based on the information obtained during the Tele-Inspection, there appeared to be no violation of Title 22 Regulations pertaining to the self reported alleged incident, at this time.

No deficiencies cited at this time. LPA Robinson provided the Directors with a copy of this report and Notice of Site Visit via email with an electronic “read receipt” . The electronic read receipt of the emailed report acknowledges receipt of this report and Notice of Site Visit . A copy of this report was emailed to the Executive Director during this Tele-inspection on August 28, 2020. The Directors agree to post the notice of site visit for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Kimberly Williams	TELEPHONE: (951) 248-0228
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sharleen Robinson	TELEPHONE: (951) 233-7183
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/28/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/28/2020

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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