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Latest inspectionMarch 10, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsNot found
Summary
This summary covers three available inspections for DESERT HOT SPRINGS RECREATION CENTER from September 1, 2023 through March 10, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 10, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of April 7, 2026.
Supervision was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
Total inspections
3
1 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
9
1 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
2
0 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
0
Last 36 months
Local comparison
3 total inspections vs 4 local median in 92240
Compared to 23 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
3
Local median
1.6
3This provider
1.6Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
67%
Local median
40%
67%This provider
40%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
100%
Local median
60%
100%This provider
60%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
0
Local average
0.7
0This provider
0.7Local average
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.
(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 as LPA observed that one of the toilets in the children's restroom had a toilet seat that was loose which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
General Provisions and Definitions (1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed that S5 was missing proof of the measles vaccine which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 27, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.7995(a)(1) - 1596.7995(a)(1)
Official code
1596.7995(a)(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing (1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed that S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S7, S8, and S9 were missing proof of the Mandated Reporter Child Care Provider's Training (AB1207) which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 27, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) - 1596.8662(b)(1)
Official code
1596.8662(b)(1)
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 interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed that S7 was missing proof of a Tuberculosis screening conducted not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Lead Testing (1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, the facility did not comply with the section cited above as Director did not maintain proof of lead testing and was unable to verify if lead testing was done per Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 15, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1597.16(a)(1) - 1597.16(a)(1)
Official code
1597.16(a)(1)
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan (d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. (2) The drills shall be documented. This documentation shall be kept in the child care center for at least one year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as Director stated that the facility has not been recording fire and disaster drills per regulations thus the last fire and disaster drill date is unknown which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 15, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101174(d)(2) - 101174(d)(2)
Official code
101174(d)(2)
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Food Service (a) In child care centers providing meals to children, the following shall apply: (6) Menus shall be in writing and shall be posted at least one week in advance in an area accessible for review by the child's authorized representative. Copies of the menus as served shall be dated and kept on file for at least 30 days. Menus shall be made available for review by the child's authorized representative and the Department upon request. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the facility did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed that no snack menu was available for viewing per regulations which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 15, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101227(a)(6) - 101227(a)(6)
Official code
101227(a)(6)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
(b) The licensee shall obtain from the child's authorized representative a health background related to the child's ability/inability to participate in center activities. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, and C7 were missing proof of the Child's Preadmission Health History (LIC702) which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 15, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101521(b) - 101521(b)
Official code
101521(b)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
(d) All personnel records shall be maintained at the child care center and shall be available to the licensing agency for review. (1) The licensee may keep such records in a central administrative location provided that they are readily available to the Department at the child care center site as specified in Section 101217(c). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above as staff files were not readily avaliable for review as Director revealed that the location which houses the staff files are closed on Fridays which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.