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Creative Beginnings of the Desert
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 70 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (760) 416-6333
- Address
- 332 W Alejo Road #A
- 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
7 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.
2024
- 101217(a)(12)Type B
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. In reviewing staff records, Staff #1,did not have the required LIC 503/TB records on file. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101229.1(b)Type B
SIGN IN AND SIGN OUT
Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. In reviewing the sign in/out logs, Child #4, was present and not signed in. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. In reviewing staff records, Staff #1,did not have the required immunization records on file (MMR/Tdap/flu). This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.Please note that this is a repeat violation and a $250.00 civil penalty is being assessed
- 1596.8595(c)Type B
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. In reviewing children files, Child #1, #2, #3, and #6, they were missing an Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports (LIC9224) for a Type A citation that was issued on 10/11/2023. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. While LPA was touring the facility, a child was in the restroom, that is located outside of the classroom, in the hallway, while staff #3 was walking back to the classroom. The stall door was also closed and visual supervision was not possible. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff #2 & #3 were missing the required immunization (MMR). This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101170(e)Type B
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff #4 has a criminal record clearance and is associated to the sister facility in unit #B, however is not associated to this facility. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
9 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-09-30.
4 routine inspections, 4 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection4 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type A · 2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
7 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Palm Springs
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Creative Beginnings of the Desert licensed in California?
Yes, Creative Beginnings of the Desert is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2015.
How many citations does Creative Beginnings of the Desert have?
Creative Beginnings of the Desert has 7 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 6 Type B citations. It has received 9 visits (4 inspections, 4 complaint visits, 1 other visit).
When was Creative Beginnings of the Desert last inspected?
Creative Beginnings of the Desert was last inspected on September 30, 2025 (about 8 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Creative Beginnings of the Desert?
Creative Beginnings 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 70 children. It is located in Palm Springs, Riverside County, California.
How does Creative Beginnings of the Desert compare to other daycares in Riverside County?
Creative Beginnings of the Desert has 7 citations. The county average is 3.3 citations per facility. There are 2,053 licensed childcare facilities in Riverside County.
Does Creative Beginnings of the Desert have any serious violations?
Creative Beginnings of the Desert 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 Creative Beginnings of the Desert had any complaint inspections?
Creative Beginnings of the Desert has received 4 complaint-triggered inspections. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Creative Beginnings of the Desert serve?
Creative Beginnings of the Desert serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 70 children.
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