Description: Desert Sun Child Development Center is a non-profit organization devoted to providing high quality early childhood education, from toddler to Kindergarten. Located in Chandler, AZ, we are easy to get to from most of Phoenix's East Valley cities. We emphasize the needs of the whole child through curriculum designed to address the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual areas of development. We also recognize the need for parental involvement in their child's education. Accordingly, Desert Sun is dedicated to serving as a resource to parents as the primary educators of their children.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-12-07 | 2021-12-13 | Article 2 | R9-5-203.A. 1-2 |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors's observation, it was determined that the files for staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, staff #4 and staff #5 lacked documentation of the DCS Central Registry Direct Service Position Affidavit. | |||
| 2021-12-07 | 2021-12-13 | article 3 | R9-5-304.B.1-9. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, it was determined that 4 out of 30 enrolled children's Emergency, Information and Immunization Record cards reviewed lacked the following required information: Child #1, Child #2 and Child #3: The date of the child's enrollment. Child #4: The name and contact telephone number of a second individuals authorized by the child's parent to collect the child from the facility in case of emergency, or if the child's parent cannot be contacted. | |||
| 2021-12-07 | 2021-12-13 | Article 5 | R9-5-501.A.2. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, drinking water and cups were not accessible to enrolled children in the Preschool outdoor activity area. | |||
| 2021-12-07 | 2021-12-13 | Article 5 | R9-5-501.A.19.c. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, the following were accessible to enrolled children: Preschool Playground: *There was a container of Clorox wipes located on the window sill near the North West wall. | |||
| 2021-12-07 | 2021-12-13 | Article 5 | R9-5-501.A.21.a.b. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, the following cleaning equipment was accessible to enrolled children: Preschool Playground: *There was a rake and 2 shovels laying against the East wall. *There were pliers located on table near the East wall. | |||
| 2021-12-07 | 2021-12-13 | article 5 | R9-5-501.C.5.a-k. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, Classroom #5 lacked a current lesson plan. The lesson plan was dated for 11/29/2021 through 12/03/2021. | |||
| 2021-12-07 | 2021-12-13 | Article 5 | R9-5-516.B.3.a-f. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, enrolled children's medication written authorization forms lacked the following required information: Child #5: A written authorization form to administer one of the medications. Child #6: A starting and ending date of the dosage period. | |||
| 2021-12-07 | 2021-12-13 | Article 6 | R9-5-603.C.2. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, in the outdoor activity area, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: Main Playground: *There was cracked cement with exposed sharp edges located near the South wall. *There were 3 water spigots protruding upward from the ground located near the South wall. *There was a cracked plant container with exposed sharp edges located near the East wall. *There was 1 aloe vera plant located near the East wall. | |||
| 2021-02-10 | 2021-02-26 | Article 2 | R9-5-203.C. |
| Findings: Based on the Team Leader's observations, a review of 3 staff files and information provided by staff, Staff #1's (start date 07/22/2014) fingerprint clearance card had expired on 08/05/2020, per a DPS website search. Staff stated that it was Staff #1's first day back with in-person instruction for the licensed program since March 2020. Staff #2's (start date 08/06/2013) fingerprint clearance card had expired on 09/11/2019 and a renewal application was not received at DPS until 11/01/2019, per a DPS website search. | |||
| 2021-02-10 | 2021-02-26 | article 3 | R9-5-304.B.1-9. |
| Findings: Based on Surveyor's observations and a review of facility documentation, 4 of 6 Emergency Information and Immunization Record cards reviewed lacked the following required information: **Child #1 and Child #2 - The child's state. **Child #3 - The child's city, state and zip code **Child #4 - The child and parent/guardians' state and zip code. *Previously cited on 12/12/2019. | |||
| 2021-02-10 | 2021-02-26 | article 3 | R9-5-309.C.1.2. |
| Findings: Based on Surveyor and Team Leader's observations and a review of facility documentation, the facility was lacking documentation of a current, violation-free fire inspection. The fire inspection on file was dated 10/22/2019. | |||
| 2021-02-10 | 2021-02-26 | article 5 | R9-5-501.A.12 |
| Findings: Based on Surveyor and Team Leader observations, there was a loft in room 4 that was lacking fall zone padding in areas where a child exiting or falling from the equipment would be expected to land. The loft also had a 3" area of splintered wood chipped off on the support by the stairs. | |||
| 2021-02-10 | 2021-02-26 | article 5 | R9-5-501.A.14 |
| Findings: Based on Surveyor and Team Leader's observations, the temperature in room 4 was measured at 66 F. | |||
| 2021-02-10 | 2021-02-26 | article 5 | R9-5-509.C.14 |
| Findings: Based on Surveyor and Team Leader's observations and a review of facility documentation, enrolled children's modified diets were not posted in room 4. *Previously cited on 12/12/2019. | |||
| 2021-02-10 | 2021-02-26 | Article 5 | R9-5-512.F.4. |
| Findings: Based on Team Leader's observations, there was uncovered food waste in the garbage can at the northwest corner of the playground. | |||
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