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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334846037
Report Date: 09/01/2023
Date Signed: 09/01/2023 04:33:15 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
INLAND EMPIRE CHILD, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME:DESERT HOT SPRINGS RECREATION CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
334846037
ADMINISTRATOR:CRNCIC,ROBERTAFACILITY TYPE:
840
ADDRESS:11-750 CHOLLA DR, STE ATELEPHONE:
(760) 329-6411
CITY:DESERT HOT SPRINGSSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92240
CAPACITY: 165TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 165CENSUS: 0DATE:
09/01/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:38 PM
MET WITH:Director Christina FelipeTIME COMPLETED:
04:45 PM
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On the date and time listed, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Perla Ordones conducted a required/annual 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:

A review of staff and children's records were conducted as part of this evaluation.

The licensee/director is asked to update the following documents, if applicable, and submit to licensing within 30 days:
- LIC 500 Personnel Report
- LIC 610 Emergency & Disaster Plan
- Parent Handbook/ Program Curriculum/Admission policies and procedures/ fee schedule (only if changes have been made)
- LIC 309 Administrative Organization (only if changes have been made)
- 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 operating with the limits as stated on the license.
· Ratios are being met during this inspection.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Kimberly Williams
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Perla Ordones
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/01/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/01/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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: DESERT HOT SPRINGS RECREATION CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 334846037

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/01/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
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1597.16(a)(1)
Lead Testing
(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on interview, the facility did not comply with the section cited above as Director did not maintain proof of lead testing and was unable to verify if lead testing was done per Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 09/15/2023
Plan of Correction
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Director agrees to obtain proof of valid lead testing per Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP or agrees to schedule a date to have facility tested and send results to Community Care Licensing. Director agrees send proof to Community Care Licensing (CCL) by the end of the business day on the Plan of Correction (POC) due date of 09/15/2023.
Type B
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Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan
(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. (2) The drills shall be documented. This documentation shall be kept in the child care center for at least one year.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as Director stated that the facility has not been recording fire and disaster drills per regulations thus the last fire and disaster drill date is unknown
which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 09/15/2023
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Director agrees to conduct a new fire and disaster drill by the Plan of Correction (POC) due date. Director also agrees to send proof of the POC to Community Care Licensing (CCL) by the end of the business day on the POC due date of 09/15/2023.
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:Kimberly Williams
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Perla Ordones
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/01/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/01/2023


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

FACILITY NAME: DESERT HOT SPRINGS RECREATION CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 334846037

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/01/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101227(a)(6)
Food Service
(a) In child care centers providing meals to children, the following shall apply: (6) Menus shall be in writing and shall be posted at least one week in advance in an area accessible for review by the child's authorized representative. Copies of the menus as served shall be dated and kept on file for at least 30 days. Menus shall be made available for review by the child's authorized representative and the Department upon request.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation and interview, the facility did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed that no snack menu was available for viewing per regulations which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 09/15/2023
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Director agrees to create a snack menu per regulation requirements and agrees to send proof of the new menu to Community Care Licensing (CCL) by the end of the business day on the Plan of Correction (POC) due date of 09/15/2023.
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Deficient Practice Statement
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POC Due Date:
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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:Kimberly Williams
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Perla Ordones
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/01/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/01/2023


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Created By: Perla Ordones On 09/01/2023 at 03:32 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: DESERT HOT SPRINGS RECREATION CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 334846037

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/01/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101521(b)
(b) The licensee shall obtain from the child's authorized representative a health background related to the child's ability/inability to participate in center activities.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, and C7 were missing proof of the Child's Preadmission Health History (LIC702) which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 09/15/2023
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Director agrees to have the authorized representatives of C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, and C7 complete the LIC702. Director also agrees to send proof of the completed LIC702s for C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, and C7 to Community Care Licensing by the end of the business day on the Plan of Correction (POC) due date of 09/15/2023.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101217(d)(1)
(d) All personnel records shall be maintained at the child care center and shall be available to the licensing agency for review.

(1) The licensee may keep such records in a central administrative location provided that they are readily available to the Department at the child care center site as specified in Section 101217(c).

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on interview and record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above as staff files were not readily avaliable for review as Director revealed that the location which houses the staff files are closed on Fridays which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 09/15/2023
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Director agrees to send proof of completed staff files for all staff which were present on the inspection date of 09/01/2023 to Community Care Licensing (CCL) by the end of the business day on the Plan of Correction (POC) due date of 09/15/2023.
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:Kimberly Williams
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Perla Ordones
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/01/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/01/2023


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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
INLAND EMPIRE CHILD, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: DESERT HOT SPRINGS RECREATION CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 334846037
VISIT DATE: 09/01/2023
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· Classrooms are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and equipment and free of hazards.
· There are no weapons present at the facility as stated by Director Christina Felipe.
· 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. A pool is present on the premises but there is no direct access to the pool from the licensed facility. The inground pool boarders the Desert Healthcare District Health Center which resides next door to Desert Hot Springs Recreation. The inground pool meets Title 22 regulations and is stated to be closed during facility operation hours.
· Present for supply drinking water in the indoor activity space.
· Medications are stored where inaccessible to children in Director’s office.
· 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.
· Food preparation area is clean, 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. LPA observed that no menu was available for viewing per regulations. Director explained that since the facility only provides snack and not lunch, a menu was not created for posting. However, Director stated a menu would be created and made available per regulations from now on.
· Uncontaminated drinking water shall be readily available both indoors and outdoors and provided by water bottles and indoor drinking fountains.
· Facility utilizes an indoor gymnasium in lieu of outdoor activity space with high climbing equipment.
· 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 05/2025.
· Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 05/2025.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Kimberly Williams
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Perla Ordones
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/01/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/01/2023
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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
INLAND EMPIRE CHILD, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: DESERT HOT SPRINGS RECREATION CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 334846037
VISIT DATE: 09/01/2023
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· Director completed Health and Safety Training – 08/19/2019.
· A review of children’s records was conducted, and records were found to be incomplete during this inspection. During record review, it was noted that children were missing proof of the Children’s Preadmission Health History Form (LIC702) which is required per regulations.
· Disaster drills to be conducted every six months. Facility has not been recording fire and disaster drills per regulations thus the last fire and disaster drill date is unknown. Director stated that a new fire and disaster drill would be conducted soon and proof would be sent to Community Care Licensing.
· Staff records were unable to be reviewed during this inspection. Director explained that staff files are kept in a secondary location which is closed on Fridays. LPA explained the importance of accessibility to staff files as well as regulations in regard to staff files. Director stated copies of staff files would be made and kept within the facility in order to comply with regulations.
· 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
· A review of staff records on 09/01/2023 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

CCC DID NOT COMPLETE TESTING PRIOR TO THEIR DEADLINE
LPA referred Director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. Director explained that it is unknown whether the facility has been tested for lead and that proof of testing is currently unavailable. Director stated that proof of lead testing would be sent to Community Care Licensing if available and if not then the facility would be tested for lead per regulations.

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. 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 link to publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-carecenters/.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Kimberly Williams
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Perla Ordones
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/01/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/01/2023
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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
INLAND EMPIRE CHILD, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: DESERT HOT SPRINGS RECREATION CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 334846037
VISIT DATE: 09/01/2023
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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.

To improve the quality 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.
Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.
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 LIC809-D for cited deficiencies.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Christina Felipe.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Kimberly Williams
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Perla Ordones
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/01/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/01/2023
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