COLLEGE OF THE DESERT CHILD DEVELOPMENT TRAINING

43-500 MONTEREY AVENUE, Palm Desert, CA 92260LICENSED
B

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

9 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

February 5, 2026

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
COLLEGE OF THE DESERT CHILD DEVELOPMENT TRAINING
License number
Not listed
Location
43-500 MONTEREY AVENUE, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
B (Good), score 84.3/100
Inspection record
9 inspections, last inspected February 5, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

B
Good84.3 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing55/100
Compliance70/100

5

Total Violations

Feb 5, 2026

Last Inspection

50

Capacity

Complaint History

1 complaint investigation on record.

1

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

1

Unsubstantiated

Nov 22, 2024
1 substantiated1 unsubstantiated2 citations

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (5)

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)(1)Oct 15, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)(1)Type BOct 15, 2025

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jesse Gardner conducted an unannounced annual inspection on 10/15/2025 at 01:04 PM. LPA met with Director Brandy Stephens who provided a tour of the Day Care Center. This facility operates as a combination childcare center, and the following licensed programs were also inspected on this date: Infant Program. During the inspection, several key facility items were observed and updated where necessary. These included the facility's license, the Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610) and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148), the Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB393), Personal Rights (LIC613A), the Child Car Seat Law notice, and the menu. The facility was found to be operating within the limits stated on its license, and staff-to-child ratios were observed to be 15 children to 3 teachers, and 2 assistants in the Roadrunner classroom, and 13 children to 1 teacher, and 2 assistants in the Hummingbird classroom. Classrooms were adequately equipped with age- and size-appropriate furniture and materials, ensuring a safe and hazard-free environment. The facility representative confirmed that no weapons were present on the premises. There were no accessible bodies of water on-site. The director/facility representative is aware that any wading pools or similar products must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. Drinking water was available both indoors and outdoors. The facility utilizes faucet water, and LPA verified that lead testing was completed on 01/21/2023, and the next testing is due by 01/21/2028. NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deborah Mullen NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Jesse Gardner LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/15/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/15/2025 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 4 FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form. DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies: Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care. Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care. PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency. CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given. CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)(1)Type BOct 15, 2025

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jesse Gardner conducted an unannounced annual inspection on 10/15/2025 at 01:04 PM. LPA met with Director Brandy Stephens who provided a tour of the Day Care Center. This facility operates as a combination childcare center, and the following licensed programs were also inspected on this date: Infant Program. During the inspection, several key facility items were observed and updated where necessary. These included the facility's license, the Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610) and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148), the Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB393), Personal Rights (LIC613A), the Child Car Seat Law notice, and the menu. The facility was found to be operating within the limits stated on its license, and staff-to-child ratios were observed to be 15 children to 3 teachers, and 2 assistants in the Roadrunner classroom, and 13 children to 1 teacher, and 2 assistants in the Hummingbird classroom. Classrooms were adequately equipped with age- and size-appropriate furniture and materials, ensuring a safe and hazard-free environment. The facility representative confirmed that no weapons were present on the premises. There were no accessible bodies of water on-site. The director/facility representative is aware that any wading pools or similar products must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. Drinking water was available both indoors and outdoors. The facility utilizes faucet water, and LPA verified that lead testing was completed on 01/21/2023, and the next testing is due by 01/21/2028. NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deborah Mullen NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Jesse Gardner LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/15/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/15/2025 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 4 FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form. DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies: Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care. Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care. PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency. CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given. CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintNov 22, 2024

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintNov 22, 2024

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is COLLEGE OF THE DESERT CHILD DEVELOPMENT TRAINING's safety grade?

COLLEGE OF THE DESERT CHILD DEVELOPMENT TRAINING has a safety grade of B (Good) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 84.3 out of 100.

How many violations does COLLEGE OF THE DESERT CHILD DEVELOPMENT TRAINING have?

COLLEGE OF THE DESERT CHILD DEVELOPMENT TRAINING has 5 total violations on record, including 2 critical, 3 serious, and 0 minor.

When was COLLEGE OF THE DESERT CHILD DEVELOPMENT TRAINING last inspected?

COLLEGE OF THE DESERT CHILD DEVELOPMENT TRAINING was last inspected on February 5, 2026.

Has COLLEGE OF THE DESERT CHILD DEVELOPMENT TRAINING had any complaints?

COLLEGE OF THE DESERT CHILD DEVELOPMENT TRAINING has 1 complaint investigation on record, with 1 substantiated allegation, 0 inconclusive, and 1 unsubstantiated.

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