Acorn Montessori - Prescott Valley AZ CHILD CARE CENTER

7555 EAST LONG LOOK DRIVE , PRESCOTT VALLEY AZ 86314
(928) 772-5778

About the Provider

Description: Acorn's Montessori environment contains specially designed tactile materials along with new, state-of-the-art Saxon and McGraw Hill text books. We also have custom-made computers utilizing Online / Secured Internet for learning and skill development. Our goal is to cultivate interest, concentration, motivation and self discipline through academic interest. Acorn Montessori utilizes Saxon and McGraw Hill for quarterly assessments.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-12649
  • Capacity: 105
  • Age Range: Twos; Three to Five; School-Age
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: Apr 01, 2021
  • Current License Expiration Date: Mar 31, 2024
  • District Office: ADHS Division of Licensing Services
  • District Office Phone: (602) 364-2539 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Survey Date Date Corrected Rule/Statute Title
2021-03-18 2021-03-25 Article 5 R9-5-501.A.21.a.b.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observations, in the pre-k room's bathroom, there was a broom and a small vacuum hanging on the wall, accessible to enrolled children.
2020-03-12 2020-04-08 Article 5 R9-5-516.B.1.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and staff interview, it was determined that the licensee failed to designate a staff member in writing by the facility director for the administration of all medications in the facility. Staff stated that the person designated to administer all medication is not written on any document.
2020-03-12 2020-04-08 Article 5 R9-5-516.B.3.a-f.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observations, it was determined that the enrolled children's written authorizations lacked the following required information: Child #1 and Child #2: Dosage end dates. Child #3: Prescription number and Dosage amount. Child #4 and Child #5: Starting and ending dates of the dosage period and prescription numbers.
2019-06-19 2019-06-24 Article 2 R9-5-208.B.7.a-c.
Findings: Findngs include: Enrolled children were observed in the gymnasium and the department lacks documentation of the change in space utilization within 30 days before the date of the intended change
2019-06-19 2019-06-24 article 5 R9-5-503.A.1.a.b.
Findings: Findngs include: The diaper changing table was not observed next to the sink and a foam pad was observed on the table.
2019-06-19 2019-06-24 Article 6 R9-5-603.C.2.
Findings: Findings include: A large crack was observed on the tunnel attached to the plastic climbing structure.
2019-06-19 2019-06-24 Article 6 R9-5-604.B.3.
Findings: Findings include: 2 portable pools were observed on the play area, full of water.
2018-07-09 2018-07-17 article 5 R9-5-501.A.12
Findings: The following was determined based on surveyor and staff observation and staff acknowledgement: Two ' s and Three ' s room: The cord to an unplugged glue gun, set on a counter top, was dangling down in a loop, in the front of the counter and was accessible to children.
2018-07-09 2018-07-17 article 5 R9-5-501.A.19.a.b.
Findings: The following was determined based on surveyor and staff observation and staff acknowledgement: Room 6/School-Age: Items labeled with a child warning label were in an accessible cabinet in the room.
2018-07-09 2018-07-17 article 5 R9-5-503.A.1.a.b.
Findings: The following was determined based on surveyor and staff observation and staff acknowledgement: Two ' s and Three ' s room: A free-standing diaper changing station, located directly across from the diaper area sink, was approved and in use, however, a divider had not been installed between the diaper area sink and the former diapering surface. A bag of clothing, a clipboard and a bin of toys were on the surface next to the diaper area sink. A wet cloth was on the diaper area sink - the cloth was said to have been used to clean table tops in the room.
2018-07-09 2018-07-17 article 5 R9-5-503.E.1-7
Findings: The following was determined based on surveyor and staff observation and staff acknowledgement: Two ' s and Three ' s room: The staff member changing children ' s diapers did not was the hands of a diapered child after diapering the child.
2018-07-09 2018-07-17 Article 5 R9-5-511.A.2.
Findings: The following was determined based on surveyor and staff observation and staff acknowledgement: Two ' and Three ' s room and Pre-K room: Many of the occupied nap mats were not covered with a sheet. This was previously cited on 2/15/18.
2018-07-09 2018-07-17 Article 5 R9-5-512.B.1.2.
Findings: Per allegation and based on surveyor and staff observation and staff acknowledgement, the following was determined: Two ' s and Three ' s room: The trash can in the room is dirty; table tops had sticky and smeared areas present; children ' s chairs have inset dirt; some of the spouts on children ' s water bottles, that were tipped over on the shelf top, were touching other water bottles on the shelf top; the light switch, paper towel dispenser and trash can in the restroom are dirty. Pre-K room: Trash can lids are dirty, classroom floor edges and corners had built-up dirt and sand; table tops had sticky and smeared areas present and the water dispenser ' s spouts were dirty.
2018-07-09 2018-07-17 Article 5 R9-5-512.F.7.
Findings: The following was determined based on surveyor and staff observation and staff acknowledgement: Two ' s and Three ' s room: There was built-up dirty grime on the handles of the toy washer/dryer unit and built-up dust on the toy kitchen units in the dramatic play area of the room. Pre-K room: There was built-up dirty grime on the handle of the toy microwave unit; dirty dress-up clothes and hats and the table and chairs in the dramatic play area of the room were dirty.
2018-02-15 2018-02-16 article 3 R9-5-301.F.1.2.
Findings: The surveyor reviewed 6 staff files and observed the following: Staff #1, start date 10/11/17, submitted documentation of a negative Mantoux skin test after her starting date of employment.

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