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Desert Preschool Academy
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 28 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (760) 347-0770
- Address
- 83-880 Avenue 48
- 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
3 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.
- 1596.8595(a)(1)Type B
1596.8595 Posting licensing report by child care facility or home..: (a)(1) Each licensed child day care facility shall post a copy of any licensing report pertaining to the facility that documents either a facility visit or a complaint investigation that results in a citation for a violation that, if not corrected, will create a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights ofchildren in care. The licensing report provided by the department shall be posted immediately upon receipt, adjacent to the postings required. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview with S1 and LPA observation, the report was not posted for parents to see. This is a potential personal rights risk to children in care.
- 1596.8595(c)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
1596.8595 Posting licensing report by child care facility or home..:(c)(1) A licensed child day care facility shall provide to the parents or guardians of each child receiving services in the facility copies of any licensing report that documents any Type A citation that represents an immediate risk to the health,safety, or personal rights of children in care as set forth in paragraph (1) ofsubdivision. This requirement was not being met as evidenced by: Based on interview with S1, the site supervisor did not provide copies of the report to parents. This is a potential personal rights risk to children in care.
- 101223(a)(3)Type A
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...interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping...
Inspection record
5 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-03-09.
3 routine inspections, 1 complaint visit. 1 complaint on record, 2 of 1 substantiated.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
3 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Indio
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Desert Preschool Academy licensed in California?
Yes, Desert Preschool Academy is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2017.
How many citations does Desert Preschool Academy have?
Desert Preschool Academy has 3 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 2 Type B citations. It has received 5 visits (3 inspections, 1 complaint visit, 1 other visit).
When was Desert Preschool Academy last inspected?
Desert Preschool Academy was last inspected on March 9, 2026 (7 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Desert Preschool Academy?
Desert Preschool Academy 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 28 children. It is located in Indio, Riverside County, California.
How does Desert Preschool Academy compare to other daycares in Riverside County?
Desert Preschool Academy has 3 citations, which is below the county average of 3.3 citations per facility. There are 2,053 licensed childcare facilities in Riverside County.
Does Desert Preschool Academy have any serious violations?
Desert Preschool Academy 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 Preschool Academy had any complaint inspections?
Desert Preschool Academy has received 1 complaint-triggered inspection. 2 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Desert Preschool Academy serve?
Desert Preschool Academy serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 28 children.
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