Storyland Preschool
11480 WEST DRIVE, 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
- 22
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jun 20, 20253 Findings3 Important
- 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…CCR 101216(g)(1)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed that S1 was missing proof of Tuberculosis (TB) clearance and health screening that is not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 07/11/2025
- In Addition to the Sign-in Procedure Requirement of Section 101226.1(b), the Licensee Shall Develop, Maintain, and Implement a Written Procedure to Sign the Child In/out of The…CCR 101229.1(a)(1)
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed that several children’s sign in/sign out were missing full authorized representatives’ signatures which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 07/11/2025
- 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…CCR 101238(g)(1)
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed multiple poisons/toxins in a closet which, while inaccessible to children via a sliding latch at the top of the door, was not key locked which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 07/11/2025
Apr 4, 20242 Findings2 Important
- In Addition to the Sign-in Procedure Requirement of Section 101226.1(b), the Licensee Shall Develop, Maintain and Implement a Written Procedure to Sign the Child In/out of The…CCR 101229.1(a)(1)
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed that sign in/out sheets did not all have full signatures from authorized representatives which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 04/18/2024
- 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 S1 was missing the Mandated Reporter Child Care Providers (AB1207) certificate which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 04/18/2024
Mar 16, 20231 Finding1 Important
- 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 and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the facility did not get their water tested for lead by 01/01/2023 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 04/14/2023
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