IT'S A LITTLE SCHOLARS CHILDCARE CENTER

3692 CHIA ROAD, Palm Springs, CA 92262LICENSED
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

5 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

January 26, 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
IT'S A LITTLE SCHOLARS CHILDCARE CENTER
License number
Not listed
Location
3692 CHIA ROAD, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 64.8/100
Inspection record
5 inspections, last inspected January 26, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

D
Below Average64.8 / 100
Health100/100
Safety33/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance0/100

22

Total Violations

Jan 26, 2026

Last Inspection

90

Capacity

Complaint History

2 complaint investigations on record.

1

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

4

Unsubstantiated

Jan 26, 2026
1 substantiated2 unsubstantiated1 citation
Oct 1, 2025
2 unsubstantiated

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (22)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintJan 26, 2026

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)Type BDec 2, 2025

(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 the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101219(f)Type BDec 2, 2025

(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 drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.5(b)Dec 2, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(1)Dec 2, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101219(f)Dec 2, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)Dec 2, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)Type BDec 2, 2025

(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 the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(1)Type BDec 2, 2025

(1) Each infant shall be constantly supervised and under direct visual observation and supervision by a staff person at all times. Under no circumstances shall ANY infant be left unattended.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.5(b)Type BDec 2, 2025

(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 a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101219(f)Type BDec 2, 2025

(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 drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(1)Type BDec 2, 2025

(1) Each infant shall be constantly supervised and under direct visual observation and supervision by a staff person at all times. Under no circumstances shall ANY infant be left unattended.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.5(b)Type BDec 2, 2025

(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 a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

CRITICALSAFETY101700(c)(1)ComplaintAug 14, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101162(a)(1)ComplaintAug 14, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE1596.8595(c)Type AComplaintAug 14, 2025

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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101162(a)(1)Type BComplaintAug 14, 2025

This requirement is not met as evidenced by: 101162(a)(1) Licensees shall reveal each child care center license number in all advertisements in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 1596.861.

CRITICALSAFETY101700(c)(1)Type AComplaintAug 14, 2025

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

CRITICALSAFETY101700(c)(1)Type AComplaintAug 14, 2025

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE1596.8595(c)Type AComplaintAug 14, 2025

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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101162(a)(1)Type BComplaintAug 14, 2025

This requirement is not met as evidenced by: 101162(a)(1) Licensees shall reveal each child care center license number in all advertisements in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 1596.861.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE1596.8595(c)ComplaintAug 14, 2025

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is IT'S A LITTLE SCHOLARS CHILDCARE CENTER's safety grade?

IT'S A LITTLE SCHOLARS CHILDCARE CENTER has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 64.8 out of 100.

How many violations does IT'S A LITTLE SCHOLARS CHILDCARE CENTER have?

IT'S A LITTLE SCHOLARS CHILDCARE CENTER has 22 total violations on record, including 6 critical, 16 serious, and 0 minor.

When was IT'S A LITTLE SCHOLARS CHILDCARE CENTER last inspected?

IT'S A LITTLE SCHOLARS CHILDCARE CENTER was last inspected on January 26, 2026.

Has IT'S A LITTLE SCHOLARS CHILDCARE CENTER had any complaints?

IT'S A LITTLE SCHOLARS CHILDCARE CENTER has 2 complaint investigations on record, with 1 substantiated allegation, 0 inconclusive, and 4 unsubstantiated.

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