CREATIVE BEGINNINGS OF THE DESERT

332 W ALEJO ROAD #A, Palm Springs, CA 92262LICENSED
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

7 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

September 30, 2025

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

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Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
CREATIVE BEGINNINGS OF THE DESERT
License number
Not listed
Location
332 W ALEJO ROAD #A, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 62.5/100
Inspection record
7 inspections, last inspected September 30, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

D
Below Average62.5 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing10/100
Compliance0/100

21

Total Violations

Sep 30, 2025

Last Inspection

70

Capacity

Complaint History

2 complaint investigations on record.

0

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

2

Unsubstantiated

Jan 3, 2025
1 unsubstantiated
Jun 1, 2021
1 unsubstantiated

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (21)

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229.1(b)Type BSep 30, 2025

(b) The person who brings the child to, and removes the child from, the center shall sign the child in/out.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101217(a)(12)Type BSep 30, 2025

(a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: (12) Tuberculosis test documents as specified in Section 101216(g).

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229.1(b)Type BSep 30, 2025

(b) The person who brings the child to, and removes the child from, the center shall sign the child in/out.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101217(a)(12)Type BSep 30, 2025

(a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: (12) Tuberculosis test documents as specified in Section 101216(g).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BSep 30, 2025

(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following:

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BSep 30, 2025

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BSep 30, 2025

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Sep 30, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Sep 30, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101217(a)(12)Sep 30, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229.1(b)Sep 30, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BSep 30, 2025

(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following:

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE1596.8595(c)Type AComplaintMay 21, 2021

A licensed child care facility or home shall provide to the parents of each child receiving services in the facility copies of any licensing report that documents any Type A citation that represents an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care as specified in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 1596.893b.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BComplaintMay 21, 2021

(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following:

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)Type BComplaintMay 21, 2021

NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility meets teacher-child ratios. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were mostly complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training; one staff was missing the mandated reporter training as well as her immunization records. LPA discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to resources such as forms, regulations Provider Information Notices (PINs), and Quarterly Updates. LPA discussed Reporting Requirements as outlined in the regulations (Section 101212). Ms. Puga was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPAs observed that a teachers aid was not on the staff roster of cleared adults, LPAs verified that staff was finger printed at the time of hire but failed to complete a LIC 508 so the finger prints were never associated to the facility. Staff immedi

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE1596.8595(c)Type AComplaintMay 21, 2021

A licensed child care facility or home shall provide to the parents of each child receiving services in the facility copies of any licensing report that documents any Type A citation that represents an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care as specified in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 1596.893b.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)Type BComplaintMay 21, 2021

NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility meets teacher-child ratios. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were mostly complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training; one staff was missing the mandated reporter training as well as her immunization records. LPA discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to resources such as forms, regulations Provider Information Notices (PINs), and Quarterly Updates. LPA discussed Reporting Requirements as outlined in the regulations (Section 101212). Ms. Puga was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPAs observed that a teachers aid was not on the staff roster of cleared adults, LPAs verified that staff was finger printed at the time of hire but failed to complete a LIC 508 so the finger prints were never associated to the facility. Staff immedi

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE1596.8595(c)ComplaintMay 21, 2021

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)ComplaintMay 21, 2021

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)ComplaintMay 21, 2021

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BComplaintMay 21, 2021

(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CREATIVE BEGINNINGS OF THE DESERT's safety grade?

CREATIVE BEGINNINGS OF THE DESERT has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 62.5 out of 100.

How many violations does CREATIVE BEGINNINGS OF THE DESERT have?

CREATIVE BEGINNINGS OF THE DESERT has 21 total violations on record, including 3 critical, 18 serious, and 0 minor.

When was CREATIVE BEGINNINGS OF THE DESERT last inspected?

CREATIVE BEGINNINGS OF THE DESERT was last inspected on September 30, 2025.

Has CREATIVE BEGINNINGS OF THE DESERT had any complaints?

CREATIVE BEGINNINGS OF THE DESERT has 2 complaint investigations on record, with 0 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 2 unsubstantiated.

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