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First School of the Desert
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (760) 327-5005
- Address
- 2300 E. Racquet Club Road
- Licensed since
Riverside County context
2,053*CCLD
Total facilities
3.3*CCLD
Avg citations
5.6*CCLD
Avg visits
1.3*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
4 citations on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
What does Type A vs Type B mean?
Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.
Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.
2026
- 101216.1(c)(1)Type B
TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES
2024
- 101174(d)Type B
DISASTER AND MASS CASUALTY PLAN
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The facility last conducted a drill in June 2023, which is over six months ago. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 101170(e)(2)Type B
CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE
Based on observation and record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above as S1 was not associated to the facility but instead was associated to a sister facility, a facility owned by the same Licensee, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above as two staff members, S3 and S4, were missing proof of a valid Mandated Reporter Child Care Providers Training Certificate (AB1207) which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
5 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2026-01-21.
4 routine inspections, 1 complaint visit. 1 complaint on record.
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
4 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Palm Springs
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is First School of the Desert licensed in California?
Yes, First School of the Desert is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1988.
How many citations does First School of the Desert have?
First School of the Desert has 4 citations on record: 4 Type B citations. It has received 5 visits (4 inspections, 1 complaint visit).
When was First School of the Desert last inspected?
First School of the Desert was last inspected on January 21, 2026 (about 4 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is First School of the Desert?
First School of the Desert is a Child Care Center (CCC), which is a facility-based program typically serving larger groups of children with multiple staff members with a licensed capacity of 60 children. It is located in Palm Springs, Riverside County, California.
How does First School of the Desert compare to other daycares in Riverside County?
First School of the Desert has 4 citations. The county average is 3.3 citations per facility. There are 2,053 licensed childcare facilities in Riverside County.
Does First School of the Desert have any serious violations?
First School of the Desert has no Type A (serious) citations. All 4 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
Has First School of the Desert had any complaint inspections?
First School of the Desert has received 1 complaint-triggered inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does First School of the Desert serve?
First School of the Desert serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 60 children.
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