Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.6
- Local median
- 0.2
FIRST STEP PRESCHOOL
84711 AVENUE 51, Coachella, CA 92236
- Facility:
- 334842035
- Type:
- DAY CARE CENTER
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 17, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- California Community Care Licensing Division
- District office:
- Not listed
- License effective:
- Not found
- Capacity:
- 30
Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionApril 2, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 28, 2025
Summary
This summary covers five available inspections for FIRST STEP PRESCHOOL from March 11, 2022 through April 2, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 2, 2026 and involved supervision, with a due date of April 16, 2026.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 5
- Recorded violations
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 0
1 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
5 total inspections vs 4 local median in 92236
Compared to 8 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 40%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 60%
- Local median
- 20%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.25
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (n) Furniture and equipment shall be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that LPA observed furniture (storage cubby/ childrens table) in the classroom that was not in good repair which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by April 9, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101239(n) - 101239(n)
- Official code
- 101239(n)
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Buildings and Grounds (a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that certain parts of the classroom where drywall is deteriorating which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by April 9, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101238(a) - 101238(a)
- Official code
- 101238(a)
Medium concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Buildings and Grounds (g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that LPA observed cleaning items under the kitchen sink and desitin cream in the childrens bathroom which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by April 9, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101238(g) - 101238(g)
- Official code
- 101238(g)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Personnel Requirements (1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that S2 and S3 did not have a current health screening report and Tuberculosis test which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by April 16, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101216(g)(1) - 101216(g)(1)
- Official code
- 101216(g)(1)
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Food Service (1) All food shall be safe and of the quality and in the quantity necessary to meet the needs of the children. Each meal shall include, at a minimum, the amount of food components as specified by Title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 226.20, (Revised January 1, 1990) Requirements for Meals, for the age group served. All food shall be selected, stored, prepared and served in a safe and healthful manner. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that Licensee had served bagels and cheese that were expired which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by April 9, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101227(a)(1) - 101227(a)(1)
- Official code
- 101227(a)(1)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Environmental health
- Report finding
- 101700.3 (b) (1) Written Directives...A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on water testing results, interviews and records review, facility tested over the Action Level Exceedance, in water outlet labeled B which is used for drinking water. This poses an immediatte health, safety, or personal rights risk to the children in care.
- Report comments
- Based on water testing results, interviews and records review, facility tested over the Action Level Exceedance, in water outlet labeled B which is used for drinking water. This poses an immediatte health, safety, or personal rights risk to the children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by December 23, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Food Service (18) All kitchen, food-preparation and storage areas shall be kept clean and free of litter and rubbish; and measures shall be taken to keep all such areas free of rodents and other vermin. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the kitchen under the sink there are signs of dirt and dark stain of unknown source which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by March 17, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101227(a)(18) - 101227(a)(18)
- Official code
- 101227(a)(18)
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Food Service (19) All food shall be protected against contamination. Contaminated food shall be discarded immediately. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above LPA observed a total of 3 open food bags that were not properly protected, seal and can possible become contaminated. LPA did not observe signs of contamination at this time, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by March 17, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101227(a)(19) - 101227(a)(19)
- Official code
- 101227(a)(19)