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Desert Ymca/la Quinta Child Development Center
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Phone
- (760) 564-2848
- Address
- 49-955 Moon River Drive
- 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
2 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
- 101212(d)(1)(C)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 by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information specified in (d)(2) below shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event. (1) Events reported shall include the following:(C) Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child. This requirement was not being met as evidenced by: Based on Director admission, and record review of the incident, CCL was not notified of the incident regarding the child. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
2023
- 101223(a)(3)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
101223(a)(3)Personal Rights; The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: 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 of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning.This regulation was not met as evidenced by… Based on interview, video footage reviewed and records review, staff #1 intentionally pushed Child #1 (C1) and threw a large soft block at C1 hitting C1 on the left side of the forehead. This poses a potential poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
7 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2026-04-09.
4 routine inspections, 1 complaint visit. 1 complaint on record.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in La Quinta
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Desert Ymca/la Quinta Child Development Center licensed in California?
Yes, Desert Ymca/la Quinta Child Development Center is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2019.
How many citations does Desert Ymca/la Quinta Child Development Center have?
Desert Ymca/la Quinta Child Development Center has 2 citations on record: 2 Type B citations. It has received 7 visits (4 inspections, 1 complaint visit, 2 other visits).
When was Desert Ymca/la Quinta Child Development Center last inspected?
Desert Ymca/la Quinta Child Development Center was last inspected on April 9, 2026 (3 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Desert Ymca/la Quinta Child Development Center?
Desert Ymca/la Quinta Child Development Center 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 12 children. It is located in La Quinta, Riverside County, California.
How does Desert Ymca/la Quinta Child Development Center compare to other daycares in Riverside County?
Desert Ymca/la Quinta Child Development Center has 2 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 Ymca/la Quinta Child Development Center have any serious violations?
Desert Ymca/la Quinta Child Development Center has no Type A (serious) citations. All 2 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
Has Desert Ymca/la Quinta Child Development Center had any complaint inspections?
Desert Ymca/la Quinta Child Development Center has received 1 complaint-triggered inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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