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Dennis Family Child Care
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 14 children
- Age range
- 0 months to 5 years (4 infants max)
- Phone
- (760) 623-8936
- 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.
2025
- 1597.543Type B
Family Day Care Homes
- 102417(g)(4)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed several hazards in the on-limits backyard such as damaged toys, damaged play equipment, and dog feces which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102425(j)(2)(D)(c)Type B
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed that C2 and C4 were missing proof of 15 minute sleep checks which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2024
- 102417(g)(4)Type A
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed several hazardous items present in on-limit areas in the reach of children such as knives, a scissor, a razor, and several items with "keep out of reach of children" labels, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102417(g)(9)(A)1Type B
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed that Licensee did not have a current fire/disaster drill on file and Licensee stated they did not know where the drill log was which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 102417(g)(9)(A)1Type B
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as Licensee stated that the last firedrill was conducted sometime last month but that the fire drill log has since been lost 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 interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as Licensee was unable to provide proof of a valid Mandated Reporter Child Care Providers (AB1207) training certificate which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
4 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-11-06.
4 routine inspections.
- Inspection3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
7 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Desert Hot Springs
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Dennis Family Child Care licensed in California?
Yes, Dennis Family Child Care is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2016.
How many citations does Dennis Family Child Care have?
Dennis Family Child Care has 7 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 6 Type B citations. It has received 4 visits (4 inspections).
When was Dennis Family Child Care last inspected?
Dennis Family Child Care was last inspected on November 6, 2025 (about 6 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Dennis Family Child Care?
Dennis Family Child Care is a Family Child Care Home (FCC), which is a home-based program licensed to care for up to 14 children with a licensed capacity of 14 children. It is located in Desert Hot Springs, Riverside County, California.
How does Dennis Family Child Care compare to other daycares in Riverside County?
Dennis Family Child Care has 7 citations. The county average is 3.3 citations per facility. There are 2,053 licensed childcare facilities in Riverside County.
Does Dennis Family Child Care have any serious violations?
Dennis Family Child Care 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.
What ages does Dennis Family Child Care serve?
Dennis Family Child Care serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 14 children.
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