Desert Hot Springs Recreation Center
11-750 CHOLLA DR, STE A, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240Childery Rating: 5/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes California's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. California caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Annual training isn't required by the state. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- After School
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 165
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 Not Regulated Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:12 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 6, 20242 Findings2 Important
- 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…HSC 1596.7995(a)(1)
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. POC Due Date: 11/27/2024
- 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…HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)
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. POC Due Date: 11/27/2024
Sep 1, 20232 Findings2 Important
- 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…CCR 101174(d)(2)
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. POC Due Date: 09/15/2023
- 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…HSC 1597.16(a)(1)
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. POC Due Date: 09/15/2023
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