Description: Come grow with us! We are an organic Montessori preschool and childcare supporting full family thrival in Mesa Arizona. We provide a joyful and balanced educational experience for children ages one year to five years old in our green schoolhouse with organic gardens.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Survey Date | Date Corrected | Rule/Statute | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-20 | 2021-09-24 | Article 2 | R9-5-203.E. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that the file for Staff #1 lacked documentation of the DCS Central Registry Submittal information. *Previously cited 7/16/2018, 7/11/2019, 1/15/2020, 10/21/2020. | |||
| 2021-07-20 | 2021-09-24 | Article 3 | R9-5-301.B.2. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, Staff #1 was alone with a group of enrolled children. Staff #1 was not qualified as a teacher-caregiver and was not supervised by a qualified staff member. *Previously cited 7/11/2019, 1/15/2020, 10/21/2020. | |||
| 2021-07-20 | 2021-09-24 | article 3 | R9-5-302.A.1-18. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that the Statement of Services lacked the following required documentation: *Age-appropriate discipline guidelines and methods. *Transportation procedures. *Field trip requirements and procedures. *Accident and emergency procedures. *Previously cited 7/11/2019, 10/21/2020. | |||
| 2021-07-20 | 2021-09-24 | article 3 | R9-5-304.B.1-9. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that 2 out of 16 enrolled children's Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record cards lacked the following required documentation: Child #1: The name of the individual to be contacted in case of injury or sudden illness of the child. Child #2: The name, home address, city, state, zip code, and contact telephone number of the 2nd parent, the name and contact telephone number of the 2nd individual authorized to collect the child from the facility in case of emergency, the name and contact telephone number of the child's health care provider, and the name of the individual to be contacted in case of injury or sudden illness of the child. *Previously cited 7/16/2018, 7/11/2019, 1/15/2020, 10/21/2020. | |||
| 2021-07-20 | 2021-09-24 | article 3 | R9-5-306.B.1. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that the roster in the cafeteria/ lunch room accounted for 14 children, however 15 children were present. *Previously cited 7/16/2018, 7/11/2019, 1/15/2020, 10/21/2020, 1/19/2021. | |||
| 2021-07-20 | 2021-09-24 | article 3 | R9-5-309.C.1.2. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that the facility lacked a current fire inspection report. (The last fire inspection was conducted 3/31/2020.) | |||
| 2021-07-20 | 2021-09-24 | article 4 | R9-5-401.3. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that Staff #1 was a teacher-caregiver in the cafeteria/ lunch room. Staff #1 was not qualified as a teacher-caregiver because the file for Staff #1 lacked documentation of a high school or high school equivalency diploma. *Previously cited 7/16/2018, 7/11/2019, 1/15/2020, 10/21/2020. | |||
| 2021-07-20 | 2021-09-24 | Article 4 | R9-5-402.A.1-12 |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that 4 out of 4 staff files lacked the following required documentation: Staff #1, Staff #2: 18 out of 18 required hours of annual training. Staff #3: 2 of 2 required good faith effort references from a previous employer. Staff #4: A TB test result read on or 12 months before the starting date of employment (DOE- 12/17/2020, TB test was from 2016), and 2 of 2 required good faith effort references from a previous employer. *Reference R9-5-301.F., R9-5-403.B. *Previously cited 7/16/2018, 7/11/2019, 1/15/2020, 10/21/2020. | |||
| 2021-07-20 | 2021-09-24 | article 4 | R9-5-404.A. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, in the cafeteria/ lunch room (3-5-year-old children present), the staff-to-children ratio was 1:15, rather than the required ratio of 2:15. | |||
| 2021-07-20 | 2021-09-24 | article 5 | R9-5-501.A.12 |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, the following hazard was accessible to enrolled children: Space room: *There were 2 large area rugs rolled up located on the floor. *Previously cited 1/15/2020. | |||
| 2021-07-20 | 2021-09-24 | article 5 | R9-5-503.A.1.a.b. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, the following was observed: Blue Bunny room: *There was unsealed, chipping wood located along the edge of the diaper changing surface. *Previously cited 7/16/2018, 1/15/2020, 1/19/2021. | |||
| 2021-07-20 | 2021-09-24 | article 5 | R9-5-509.C.18.b. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that the posted menu lacked the specific foods to be served thoughout the month. (The menu listed fruit and yogurt.) | |||
| 2021-07-20 | 2021-09-24 | Article 5 | R9-5-511.A.1. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, in the space room, there was a group of enrolled children laying on the carpet for "rest time". (Surveyor #1 observed some children asleep and snoring.) | |||
| 2021-07-20 | 2021-09-24 | Article 6 | R9-5-602.A.2. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, upon the Surveyors' arrival, there were 15 enrolled children ages 3-5-years-old present in the Cafeteria/ lunch room. The approved capacity for the Cafeteria/ lunch room is 7. *Previously cited 1/15/2020. | |||
| 2021-07-20 | 2021-09-24 | Article 6 | R9-5-603.C.2. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: Garden area: *There was a garden bed that was broken and the soil was starting to fall out. *There was a pile of unsealed wood slats leaning on the North wall. *There was unsealed wood located throughout all garden beds. *There was unsealed, splintery wood located on the spool. Playground: *There was unsealed wood located on the small wooden slats at the base of the tree. *Previously cited 7/16/2018, 7/11/2019, 1/15/2020, 10/21/2020. | |||
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I cannot begin to explain how lucky my toddler son and I were to find this little nook of nurturing! We could not be happier or feel more secure with his care and education at The Little Garden Schoolhouse. I could not speak more highly of Jennifer, the owner and teacher. Caring for small children (and the parents who love them!) is truly her calling. He had been at another Montessori in Phoenix and liked it, but we have moved to Mesa and wanted a preschool closer to home and now he LOVES going to "preschool party." He gets to interact with younger and older children every day, gets to do yoga class "like mommy" on certain days, participates in the growing, caring for and harvesting of the food they eat for snacks which he thinks is such fun (and subsequently eats things he would refuse at home), and has blossomed in his vocabulary and developmental skills. Jennifer has been fantastic in teaming with us to potty train him (he's been challenging to say the least). She's worked really hard to come up with ideas to help us find a way that will work well for him and our family and is consistent at school with the plan we decided on. I have never, ever, not even remotely, felt judged for the parenting choices I make,and she's always been respectful and encouraging. She is so supportive of us and one of her best assets as a teacher is she really tries to empower the children in her care. The environment is safe, homey and serene, the opposite of what I've seen with other day cares and preschools. *I* almost get sensory overload in those places, so I can't imagine what it would be like for a child. The kids are all so happy and content when I pick up and drop off my little guy. We could not have had a better experience here and I will be sad when he's old enough to go off to traditional school. I could not recommend this little peaceful corner of the world more highly. If I could give it 10 stars, I would.