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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 336301097
Report Date: 03/14/2025
Date Signed: 03/14/2025 02:06:46 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/14/2025 02:06 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
RIVERSIDE SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME:	DESERT PRESCHOOL ACADEMY		FACILITY NUMBER:	336301097
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	TORRES,ROSEMARY		FACILITY TYPE:	860
ADDRESS:	45501 DEGLET NOOR STREET		TELEPHONE:	(760) 772-1478
CITY:	INDIO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92201
CAPACITY: 27	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 27	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	03/14/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	10:20 AM
MET WITH:	Margie Sanchez, Licensee Representative and Kristin Gellespie, Director		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	02:20 PM

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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	On 03/14/2025 at 10:30 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Griselda Castellon and LPA Diana Brasel conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection for a new single license. Upon arrival, LPAs met with Margie Sanchez, licensee representative and Kristin Gellespie, Director. Applicant has requested to be licensed for 12 infant children ages (0 weeks - 24 months) in room 7, and room 4 will be the napping, 15 preschool children ages (2-5 years of age) in the preschool room. Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 5:00 pm. Upon measuring of the infant component it was determined that the limiting factor is indoor space which will allow 9 infants only. The licensee representative provided an updated LIC 200A form to reflect the updated capacity request of 9 infants ages (0 weeks - 24 months) in room 7 and room 4 will be the napping room, 15 preschool children ages (2-5 years of age) in the preschool room. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPA informed Margie Sanchez and Kristin Gellespie that staff are required to always maintain direct visual supervision of the children during indoor and outdoor activities. When medications are on site, Kristin Gellespie stated that they will be in a higher cabinet inside a locked box located in the preschool room. A fully equipped first aid kit is in the preschool room. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site located inside the preschool room. All required licensing documents were observed posted in the preschool room and the napping room 4. Infant children will be signed in and out in the napping room 4 and preschool children will be singed in and out in the preschool room.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Griselda Castellon
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/14/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/14/2025

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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: DESERT PRESCHOOL ACADEMY	FACILITY NUMBER: 336301097
	VISIT DATE: 03/14/2025

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LPA continued the facility tour and measured all indoor and outdoor activity spaces for infants and preschool children. The total indoor activity space for infants is 344.97 sq ft, and the total indoor activity space for preschool children is 834.95 sq ft. These spaces are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity for both the infant and preschool components. LPA observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, cribs, napping cots, for preschool children and for infants who can climb out of a crib, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Toys are safe with no sharp edges, splinters, or points, nor made of small parts that can present a choking hazard. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via Igloo Jugs with disposable cups. LPA observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. Fire clearance was granted on 06/20/2024.

There were 4 feeding tables with broad based legs, plastic seats are in good repair and trays lock onto chairs. Changing tables have at least 1” padding covered with moisture resistant, washable material. Sides of the changing table are at least 3” high and the changing table is within arm’s reach of a sink. Diapering sink is not used for meal preparation or dishwashing. Cribs meet regulatory requirements. Crib area is separated from activity space as is located in room 4 next to the infant room 7. Sleep logs are kept in napping room 4. Needs and Services Plans and Sleep Plans are kept in the infant service room that is in between the napping room 4 are and infant room 7.

There is at least one potty chair for every five infants. LPA observed a total of 1 sink and 1 potty chair available for infant children’s use. Additionally, LPA observed a total of 2 sinks and 1 toilet available for preschool children’s use These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of children. There is a separate staff restroom equipped with a toilet and a sink down the hall near the preschool room. The isolation area for children who are ill will be the youth room.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Griselda Castellon
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/14/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/14/2025

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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: DESERT PRESCHOOL ACADEMY	FACILITY NUMBER: 336301097
	VISIT DATE: 03/14/2025

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Facility will provide breakfast, lunch and snacks using a food delivery program. The kitchen area currently includes one sink. The facility will only use the churches kitchen sink for dish washing, and bottle washing. There is a refrigerator located in the infant service room and a microwave and a refrigerator located the preschool room. The kitchen area and food storage areas were observed free of rodents and/or vermin. Snacks are stored in the infant service room and in cabinets located in the preschool room. Food was observed to be properly stored separate from cleaning materials.

The facility currently has a fully fenced infant and preschool playground area. The infant playground Fencing is chain link and wrought iron fencing that is at least four feet high. The total square footage for the infant outdoor activity space is 865.18 sq ft, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. Shade is provided via a large canopy. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. Drinking water is available via portable Igloos and disposable cups. LPA observed all hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children.

The preschool playground fencing wrought iron fencing is at least four feet high. The total square footage for the preschool outdoor activity space is 3,045.94 sq ft, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. Shade is provided via building overhang and canopy. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is a climbing structure on the playground that is age appropriate and is properly anchored. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climber provided by rubber matting and sand. Drinking water is available via portable Igloos and disposable cups. LPA observed all hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children.

Margie Sanchez and Kristin Gellespie were reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Griselda Castellon
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/14/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/14/2025

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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: DESERT PRESCHOOL ACADEMY	FACILITY NUMBER: 336301097
	VISIT DATE: 03/14/2025

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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).

Criminal Record Clearance - Child Care Centers:
Margie Sanchez and Kristin Gellespie was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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.

APPLICANT KNOWS PROSPECTIVE CLIENTS WILL NEED IMS:

This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. A Plan of Operation that includes 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 link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.

Review of records to be maintained - Child Care Centers:
LPA reviewed with Margie Sanchez and Kristin Gellespie the LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained at The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Griselda Castellon
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/14/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/14/2025

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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: DESERT PRESCHOOL ACADEMY	FACILITY NUMBER: 336301097
	VISIT DATE: 03/14/2025

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Safe Sleep (for infant centers)– Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes:
LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Margie and Kristin and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep, as an additional resource. LPA also informed Margie and Kristin of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at: https://www.cpsc.gov/, and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

MyChildCarePlan.org--Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Home:

Margie and Kristin were informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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.

Subscribe to CCLD important information - Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes:
“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 platforms. 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.

No corrections are needed.

A license for 9 infants and 15 preschool children will be granted upon a final file review.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Margie and Kristin.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Griselda Castellon
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/14/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/14/2025

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