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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

DESERT YMCA/LA QUINTA CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERLicense 3348454881 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On Friday, October 24, 2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jesse Gardner conducted an unannounced visit to the facility to investigate a complaint 10-CC-20251022134852. LPA found 3 teachers and 7 infants upon the tour of the room. Information was revealed during the investigation that an infant, (C1), had leaned forward and fell out of their high chair sustaining a bump on their fore head on 09/12/2025. C1's parent was notified; however, an Unusual Incident Report was not sent to CCL. Based on information gathered, the CCC did not act appropriately and a violation of Title 22 was identified. An exit interview was held with Program Director Cheryl Hughes, and Site Supervisor Barbara Weeks where a copy of this report was reviewed and issued along with copies of the LIC809-D (deficiency page), LIC811 (confidential names page), and Appeal Rights. This report shall be public record for three years.

Citations

1 citation recorded*CCLD

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.

  • 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.

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FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the October 24, 2025 inspection of DESERT YMCA/LA QUINTA CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER?

This was a other inspection of DESERT YMCA/LA QUINTA CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER on October 24, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to DESERT YMCA/LA QUINTA CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER on October 24, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Reporting Requirements: (d) Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events spec..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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