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Preschool center · Child care center
First School of the Desert
Licensed & activeAges PreschoolUp to 60 children
2300 E. Racquet Club Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Safety record
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3 citations across 5 licensing visits
None was Type A (immediate risk). 1 complaint was investigated; 0 allegations were substantiated. California licensing visits since 2023.
- Records, permits & programCorrection was due Mar 1, 2024Feb 16, 2024
Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan (§101174(d))
- Staff qualifications & clearancesCorrection was due Jul 28, 2023Jun 29, 2023
Mandated reporter (child abuse) training (§1596.8662(b)(1))
- Staff qualifications & clearancesCorrection was due Jun 30, 2023Jun 29, 2023
Criminal Record Clearance (§101170(e)(2))
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California CCLD licensing visits since 2021 (inspections, complaint investigations and follow-ups), updated daily. Citations are matched to the latest visit on or before their correction due date, because the state download does not link them; Type A (immediate risk) and Type B totals are shown per visit kind.
Citations by visit kind (state totals)
| Visits | Count | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensing inspections | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other (follow-up, case management) | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Type A: an immediate risk to children’s health, safety or rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. California publishes these as totals, not per citation.
Complaints investigated
| Closed | Substantiated | Inconclusive | Unfounded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Counts are allegations per complaint, as published by CCLD. The complaint text is on the state’s report pages.
| Date | Inspection | Result | Findings | Open | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 | Licensing inspection |