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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMay 20, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 20, 2026
Summary
This summary covers four available inspections for PALM SPRINGS ELEMENTARY from April 17, 2024 through May 20, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 17, 2024 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of May 20, 2024.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Three later inspections, from May 10, 2024 through May 20, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
Total inspections
4
1 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
7
0 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
0
0 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
0
Last 36 months
Local comparison
4 total inspections vs 10 local median in 33461
Compared to 17 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
1.75
Local median
0.73
1.75This provider
0.73Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
0%
Local median
20%
0%This provider
20%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
25%
Local median
33%
25%This provider
33%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
0
Local average
1.35
0This provider
1.35Local 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 any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
The program facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Observed last fired inspection was conducted on 01/2024 school year, reinspection is do 04/2024
Correction status
Due by May 20, 2024
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 22 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 31-33)
Official code
22-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the programs contract year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [observed the documented fire drills for VPK to be only 6 months out of the year when children were present.]. (Section 14.3, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Observed the documented fire drills for VPK to be only 6 months out of the year when children were present.
Correction status
Due by May 20, 2024
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 22 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 31-33)
Official code
22-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The programs emergency evacuation plan did not include a diagram of safe routes and was not posted in each room. (Section 14.2, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Observed evacuation Routes were not posted, Teacher corrected on site.
Correction status
Due by April 17, 2024
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 22 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 31-33)
Official code
22-09
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Safe drinking water was not available to all children. (Section 12.1) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Observed a combination of hand washing sink and water fountain. Drinking Water Clean, sanitary drinking water shall be readily accessible in indoor and outdoor areas, throughout the day. If disposable cups are used, they must be discarded after each use. For the purposes of providing clean, sanitary drinking water, sink/water fountain combinations are prohibited if the handwashing sink is used for hygiene procedures after toileting.
Correction status
Due by May 20, 2024
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Health and Sanitation (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 12 Health and Sanitation, Pages 27-28)
Official code
23-07
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The program did not have documentation of staffs completion of required training on one of the accepted training transcripts in that [observed J Grant transcripts did not showed identifying and reporting child abuse and neglect.]. (Section 18.4) Training [SR]
Inspector notes
observed J Grant transcripts did not showed identifying and reporting child abuse and neglect.
Correction status
Due by April 17, 2024
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 27 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 38-41)
Official code
27-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Child records or copies of records, including enrollment information, were not being maintained at the program and available for review by the inspection authority. (Section 19.2, numbers 1 and 2) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
Observed no children's enrollment records available for review.
Correction status
Due by May 20, 2024
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 36 - Enrollment Information (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 19.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 42-43)
Official code
36-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Program personnel did not have an employment application on file. (Section 19.4, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
Observed no employment application on file for the VPK personnel
Correction status
Due by May 20, 2024
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 37 - Personnel Records (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records, Pages 43-44)
Official code
37-02
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Could you describe the process for ensuring all staff members have their required training documentation on file?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an April 2024 inspection report noted that documentation for required staff training was missing for an employee. Asking about current tracking processes helps parents understand how the facility maintains compliance with staff development requirements.
Context
The facility had a clean inspection in May 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that emergency evacuation routes are clearly posted and updated in every classroom?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from April 2024 noted that emergency evacuation diagrams were not posted in all rooms at that time. This question helps parents understand how the facility maintains its emergency preparedness environment.
Context
The facility had a clean inspection in May 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current schedule for conducting and documenting monthly fire drills?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from April 2024 indicated that fire drills were not being conducted on a monthly basis at that time. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the facility ensures children are prepared for emergencies.
Context
The facility had a clean inspection in May 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that children have consistent access to clean and sanitary drinking water throughout the day?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an April 2024 inspection report noted a concern regarding the availability of safe drinking water. This question allows parents to learn how the facility currently manages water access and hygiene standards.
Context
The facility had a clean inspection in May 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for maintaining organized and accessible records for both children and staff?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from April 2024 noted that some personnel and enrollment records were not available for review. Asking about recordkeeping practices helps parents understand how the facility manages important documentation.