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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 336300003
Report Date: 09/19/2023
Date Signed: 09/19/2023 01:04:50 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
CCLD Regional Office, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME:FIRST SCHOOL-PALM DESERTFACILITY NUMBER:
336300003
ADMINISTRATOR:THERESA BRODYFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:73-247 HOVELY LANE WESTTELEPHONE:
(760) 568-1889
CITY:PALM DESERTSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92260
CAPACITY: 74TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 44CENSUS: 24DATE:
09/19/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:21 AM
MET WITH:Candy Aleman TIME COMPLETED:
01:14 PM
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On September 19, 2023, at 9:21 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Anastasia Flores, conducted an 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:

· The following items were posted and 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 (calendar for parents)
· The facility is operating within the limits as stated on the license.
· Ratios are being met during this inspection (five staff to 24 children)
· 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 Licensee.
· 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.
· Drinking water is provided in the indoor activity space faucet water or bottled waters brought daily by children by public water supply - and in the outdoor activity space by water fountains.
· Medications are stored where inaccessible to children in a locked box in the main office.
· Hazardous items are stored where inaccessible to children which include disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous.
· Poisons and toxins are locked and inaccessible to children.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anastasia Flores
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/19/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/19/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Anastasia Flores On 09/19/2023 at 11:59 AM
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: FIRST SCHOOL-PALM DESERT
FACILITY NUMBER: 336300003

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/19/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101238.2(d)
Outdoor Activity Space
(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained:

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 the playground has two items that have chipped paint at time of inspection. which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/19/2023
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Director Theresa Brody, stated they have someone coming to paint the playground equipment, to have it maintained. Photo of proof of correction will be sent to LPA Flores via email by 10/19/23.
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.8662(b)(1)
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

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 four out of five staff ddid not have a currently mandated reporter ceriticate at the timeof inspeciton, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 09/29/2023
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Licenee will send photos of current certificates to LPA Flores via email by 9/29/23 and make sure that all hired staff have updated mandated reporter certificates.
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 Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Anastasia Flores
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/19/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/19/2023


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Created By: Anastasia Flores On 09/19/2023 at 12:12 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: FIRST SCHOOL-PALM DESERT
FACILITY NUMBER: 336300003

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/19/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101223(a)(2)
101223(a)(2) Personal Rights: The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: to be accorded safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation & interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in room #3, a children were being changed on the toddler table in the middle of the classroom, directly behind the children that were eating snack, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 09/26/2023
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Licensee will make assure the children are not near the children eating and near a sink or separated environment with a sink and tight fitting trash near for soiled diapers. Licensee will send LPA Flores via email a photo of changes made to classroom environment by 9/29/23.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101439(h)(4)
101439(h)(4) infant care center fixtures, furniture, equipment and supplies: changing tables shall: while in use, be placed within arm’s reach of a sink.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation & interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in in room #3 children were having diapers changed in the middle of the classroom, with the nearest sink at least 20 feet away, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 09/29/2023
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Licensee will make corrections to the changing area, and send proof of corrections to LPA Flores via email by 9/29/23.
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 Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Anastasia Flores
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/19/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/19/2023


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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
CCLD Regional Office, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: FIRST SCHOOL-PALM DESERT
FACILITY NUMBER: 336300003
VISIT DATE: 09/19/2023
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·All floors were observed to be safe and clean.
· Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition .
· Playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences and free of hazards (chipped paint on two playground equipment activities)
· Outdoor activity areas are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment in good condition.
· Food preparation area is clean, free of litter and rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin.
· Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination.
· All storage containers for solid waste were observed to have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair.
· Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements.
· Disaster drills are conducted at least every six months – last drill was conducted on 09/05/2023
A review of staff and children's records were conducted as part of this evaluation.
· Children’s records were found to be complete during this inspection.
· Staff record review indicates that all staff present meet minimum qualifications for the position for which they were hired.
· A staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 10/21/23
· Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 10/21/23.
· Director completed Health and Safety Training
· A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.
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 them 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/process.

Facility representative 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, 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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anastasia Flores
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/19/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/19/2023
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: FIRST SCHOOL-PALM DESERT
FACILITY NUMBER: 336300003
VISIT DATE: 09/19/2023
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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.

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 outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.
CCC completed testing on 9/20/22;no corrections are needed.

LPA referred licensee to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information.

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-care-centers/

Licensee 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.

On-line Licensing forms & regulations for a Child Care Center can be obtained on the Department’s website: www.ccld.ca.gov. Additionally, there is a link to “Receive Important Updates” located on the right side of the page, immediately above Quick Links. One can add their email address and choose which program(s) they wish to receive Provider Information Notices (PIN) for.


SUPERVISORS NAME: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anastasia Flores
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/19/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/19/2023
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: FIRST SCHOOL-PALM DESERT
FACILITY NUMBER: 336300003
VISIT DATE: 09/19/2023
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The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 951-782-4200

The licensee/director was 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 or file copy is more than 2 years old)
4. LIC 309 Administrative Organization (only if changes have been made or file copy is more than 2 years old)
5. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility (only if changes have been made& current designation is on file)

See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies

During the exit interview, the Assistant Director, Candy Aleman, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

An exit interview was conducted, and this report was reviewed with the Assistant Director, Candy Aleman. Appeal rights were discussed and provided during the exit interview.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anastasia Flores
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/19/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/19/2023
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