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Storyland Preschool

11480 WEST DRIVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    4 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate and 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
Child Care Center
Age groups served
Not Available
Licensed capacity
45
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:4Not Regulated
Toddlers1:612
Preschool1:12Not Regulated

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 7 Findings
Most recent: Jun 20, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
7 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.

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  1. Jun 20, 20254 Findings4 Important
    • 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

    • 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…CCR 101239(n)

      Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed that the toilet seat cover in one of the preschool restrooms was loose which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 07/11/2025

    • (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.…HSC 1596.7995(c)

      Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed that S1 was missing proof of the measles immunization which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 07/11/2025

    • 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 S2 and S3 were missing proof of the Mandated Reporter Child Care Providers Training (AB1207) which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 07/11/2025

  2. Feb 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • The Licensee Shall Ensure That Each Child Is Accorded the Following Personal Rights: (2) To Be Accorded Safe, Healthful and Comfortable Accommodations, Furnishings and Equipment…CCR 101223(a)(2)

      (POC) to Community Care Licensing (CCL) by the end of the business day on the POC due date of 03/13/2025. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

  3. Apr 4, 20242 Findings2 Important
    • Sign In and Sign Out (A) 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…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

    • 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…CCR 101238(a)

      Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed a toilet in one of the preschool classrooms to be loose and not secured as it was able to be rocked when pushed and LPA also observed that the awning above the play structure had a broken pole hanging from above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 04/18/2024

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