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Desert Ymca/la Quinta Preschool
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 79 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (760) 564-2848
- Address
- 49-955 Moon River Drive
- Licensed since
Riverside County context
1,430*CCLD
Total facilities
3.3*CCLD
Avg citations
5.3*CCLD
Avg visits
0.8*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
6 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.
- 101223(a)(3)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature.. clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement was not being met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted, and S1 admission, the requirement to ensure that each child is free from mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature was not met. This is a potential personal rights risk to children in care.
- 101223(a)(1)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
Personal Rights:(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This was not being done as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted it was determined that staff have spoken to children inappropriately or to other staff in front of other children. This is a potential personal rights risk to children in care.
- 101223(a)(1)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
- 00000Type B
- 101212(d)(1)(D)Type B
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Reporting Requirements:(d) Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department.. the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report..Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event. This was not being met as evidenced by: Based on record review, and interview, the Department did not receive the Unusual Incident Report in a timely manner. This is a potential personal rights and/or health and safety risk to children in care.
- 101223(a)(3)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
Personal Rights: (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions.., clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement was not being met as evidenced by: Based on record review, and interview, S1 held C1 in the restroom by preventing them leaving the restroom when C1 was having a moment of behavior. This is an immediate personal rights and/or health and safety risk to children in care.
Inspection record
11 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2026-04-09.
4 routine inspections, 3 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record, 2 of 2 substantiated.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
6 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in La Quinta
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Desert Ymca/la Quinta Preschool licensed in California?
Yes, Desert Ymca/la Quinta Preschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1992.
How many citations does Desert Ymca/la Quinta Preschool have?
Desert Ymca/la Quinta Preschool has 6 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 3 Type B citations. It has received 11 visits (4 inspections, 3 complaint visits, 4 other visits).
When was Desert Ymca/la Quinta Preschool last inspected?
Desert Ymca/la Quinta Preschool was last inspected on April 9, 2026 (about 3 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Desert Ymca/la Quinta Preschool?
Desert Ymca/la Quinta Preschool 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 79 children. It is located in La Quinta, Riverside County, California.
How does Desert Ymca/la Quinta Preschool compare to other daycares in Riverside County?
Desert Ymca/la Quinta Preschool has 6 citations. The county average is 3.3 citations per facility. There are 1,430 licensed childcare facilities in Riverside County.
Does Desert Ymca/la Quinta Preschool have any serious violations?
Desert Ymca/la Quinta Preschool has 1 Type A citation on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to children. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.
Has Desert Ymca/la Quinta Preschool had any complaint inspections?
Desert Ymca/la Quinta Preschool has received 3 complaint-triggered inspections. 2 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Desert Ymca/la Quinta Preschool serve?
Desert Ymca/la Quinta Preschool serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 79 children.
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