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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334815633
Report Date: 06/09/2026
Date Signed: 06/09/2026 02:38:50 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
RIVERSIDE SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME:INDIO PALMS LEARNING LANDFACILITY NUMBER:
334815633
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		RUTH ABAWAGFACILITY TYPE:
840
ADDRESS:44800 CLINTON STREETTELEPHONE:
(760) 238-8579
CITY:INDIOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92201
CAPACITY: 28TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 20CENSUS: 12DATE:
06/09/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
07:30 AM
MET WITH:Ruth AbawagTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
10:00 AM
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On date and time listed, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gabriela Hernandez conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with Teacher Maria Hernandez. Director Ruth Agawag arrived shortly after, who provided a tour of the facility. This facility operates as a combination childcare center, and the following licensed programs were also inspected on this date: Indio Palms Learning Center- Preschool #330910754. During the visit the facility had 20 children enrolled and 12 children present.

During the inspection, several key facility items were observed and updated where necessary. These included the facility's license, the Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610) and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148), the Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB393), Personal Rights (LIC613A), and the Child Car Seat Law notice. The facility was not found to be operating within the limits stated on its license. Upon LPA's arrival, a preschool child was in the school age classroom, Type B deficiency issued. Classrooms were adequately equipped with age- and size-appropriate furniture and materials, ensuring a safe and hazard-free environment. Director Ruth Abawag confirmed that no weapons are present on the premises.

Medications, disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other hazardous materials were stored in locations inaccessible to children, while poisons and toxins were securely locked away. The facility’s floors were observed to be safe and clean, and bathroom facilities were sanitary and in proper working condition. The playgrounds were enclosed by a secure, fence surrounding the perimeter of the center; however areas of the chain link fencing were not in good repair; Type B deficiency issued. Outdoor activity areas contained age- and size-appropriate equipment; however it was not in a good condition. The swings were broken and provide a hazard to children in care; Type B deficiency issued.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Pauline Beschorner
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Gabriela Hernandez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/09/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/09/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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 SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: INDIO PALMS LEARNING LAND
FACILITY NUMBER: 334815633
VISIT DATE: 06/09/2026
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There is no food preparation area as all food is brought from home by each child. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Children bring their own water bottles to drink water and there is a water fountain to refill the water bottles. If children forget their water bottles, Director has plastic water bottles available for use. Storage containers for solid waste had tight-fitting covers, which were kept on and in good repair. The sign-in/sign-out records were reviewed and found to be in compliance with regulations. Disaster drills have not been conducted with school age children; Type B deficiency issued. LPA verified that lead testing was completed on January 3, 2024,

A review of staff and children’s records was conducted as part of this evaluation. Children's records were not complete, and staff records confirmed that all present staff met the minimum qualifications for their respective positions. 3 of 3 staff members on-site held current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications, with expiration dates recorded. Both the opening and closing staff members also had valid CPR/First Aid certifications. Director had completed Health and Safety Training. Additionally, a review of staff records confirmed that all facility staff and other individuals requiring caregiver background checks had received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.

Director 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. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days, or if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

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 as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1597.16. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP).

LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA referred licensee Director Ruth Agawag to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information (https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information).

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Pauline Beschorner
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Gabriela Hernandez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/09/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/09/2026
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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 SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: INDIO PALMS LEARNING LAND
FACILITY NUMBER: 334815633
VISIT DATE: 06/09/2026
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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY), and the link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA" available at https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

The director was informed about the MyChildCarePlan.org website, a consumer education resource that HELPS families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

LPA reviewed reporting requirements with the Director, emphasizing that any unusual incidents or injuries must be reported within 24 hours via phone and within seven days in writing. Reports may be submitted by calling the Duty Officer at (951) 782-4200 or emailing UnusualIncidentReportsDO10@dss.ca.gov.

To improve the quality of inspections, and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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.

The Director was asked to update and submit the following documents to licensing within 30 days, if applicable:

· LIC 500 Personnel Report


· LIC 610 Emergency & Disaster Plan
· Parent Handbook, Program Curriculum, Admission Policies & Procedures, and Fee Schedule (if changed or more than two years old)
· LIC 309 Administrative Organization (if changed or more than two years old)
· LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility (if changed or outdated)

See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies.

A Notice of Site Visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days.

An exit interview was conducted, and this report was reviewed with Director Ruth Agawag. Appeal rights were discussed and provided during the exit interview.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Pauline Beschorner
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Gabriela Hernandez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/09/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/09/2026
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Created By: Gabriela Hernandez On 06/09/2026 at 12:10 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 STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: INDIO PALMS LEARNING LAND
FACILITY NUMBER: 334815633

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/09/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101174(d)
Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan
(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that a disaster drill has not been completed with children in care which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/16/2026
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Director stated they will conduct an emergency drill with children in care and send proof to Community Care Licensing (CCL) by the end of the business day on the Plan of Correction (POC) due date of 06/16/2026.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101238(a)
Buildings and Grounds
(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that sections of the chain link fencing was not in good repair creating a hazard for children in care, swings and chain net from the basketball hoop are broken which all poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/16/2026
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Licensee will send proof that chain link fencing has been repaired (2 sections of the fencing), the broken swings have been removed/replaced and basketball net has been replaced. Licensee will send photos to Community Care Licensing (CCL) by the end of the business day on the Plan of Correction (POC) due date of 06/16/2026.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Pauline Beschorner
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Gabriela Hernandez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/09/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/09/2026


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Created By: Gabriela Hernandez On 06/09/2026 at 12:10 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 STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: INDIO PALMS LEARNING LAND
FACILITY NUMBER: 334815633

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/09/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101221(b)(8)
Child's Records
(b) Each record shall contain information including, but not limited to, the following: (8) Medical assessment, including ambulatory status as specified in Section 101220, and the following health information:

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 C2 is missing physican report/medical assessment which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/16/2026
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Licensee stated they will send appointment confirmation or medical assessment for C2 to Community Care Licensing (CCL) by the end of the business day on the Plan of Correction (POC) due date of 06/16/2026.
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101221(b)(8)(C)
Child's Records
(b) Each record shall contain information including, but not limited to, the following: (8) Medical assessment, including ambulatory status as specified in Section 101220, and the following health information: (C) A signed consent form for emergency medical treatment unless the child's authorized
representative has signed the statement specified in Section 101220(f).

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 C1 and C7 are missing signed LIC627 (Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment) which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/16/2026
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Licensee stated they will send signed LIC627 form (Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment) to Community Care Licensing (CCL) by the end of the business day on the Plan of Correction (POC) due date of 06/16/2026.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Pauline Beschorner
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Gabriela Hernandez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/09/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/09/2026


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Created By: Gabriela Hernandez On 06/09/2026 at 12:23 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 STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: INDIO PALMS LEARNING LAND
FACILITY NUMBER: 334815633

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/09/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101221(b)(6)
(b) Each record shall contain information including, but not limited to, the following: (6) A signed copy of the admission agreement specified in Section 101219.

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 C2 and C5 were missing signed copy of admission agreement which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/16/2026
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Licensee stated they will obtain signe admission agreements for C2 and C5. Licensee will send proof of signed forms to Community Care Licensing (CCL) by the end of the business day on the Plan of Correction (POC) due date of 06/16/2026.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
10116(a)
101161 Limitations on Capacity
(a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that LPA observed preschool age child (A1) in the school age classroom which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/16/2026
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Director stated that they will ensure staff do not commingle children from different programs. Director will submit a plan on how they will ensure to maintain compliance with the above regulation. Director will submit plan to Community Care Licensing (CCL) by the end of the business day on the Plan of Correction (POC) due date of 06/16/2026.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Pauline Beschorner
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Gabriela Hernandez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/09/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/09/2026


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