G.p.s. - Houston Elementary - Gilbert AZ CHILD CARE PUBLIC SCHOOL

500 EAST HOUSTON AVENUE , GILBERT AZ 85234
(480) 497-9790

About the Provider

Description: At Houston Elementary School we believe open, effective communication between home and school strengthens both institutions; that lifelong learning can be nurtured by the home/school partnership; and that children thrive in an atmosphere which promotes cooperation, responsibility and excellence. We believe in learning to live and living to learn, and commit our energy and resources to the creation of the rich learning climate that supports this belief.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-9582
  • Capacity: 59
  • Age Range: School-Age
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: Aug 01, 2019
  • 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
2021-05-19 2021-06-18 Article 1 ARS 36-882.M.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that the licensee did not notify the department in writing within ten days of the change in director.
2021-05-19 2021-06-18 Article 2 R9-5-203.C.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that the file for staff #1 lacked a copy of a valid fingerprint clearance card. (The hire date was 5-23-2019.)
2021-05-19 2021-06-18 article 3 R9-5-303.A
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that the main posting area lacked a current snack menu. The snack menu was dated 12-2020.
2021-05-19 2021-06-18 article 3 R9-5-304.B.1-9.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that 6 out of 15 enrolled children's Emergency, Information and Immunization Record cards reviewed lacked the following required information: Child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, child #5 and child #6: The name, address and contact telephone number of a second parent.
2021-05-19 2021-06-18 article 3 R9-5-305.A.1.2.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that the Emergency, Information and Immunization Record card for child #2 lacked a copy of an attached written immunization record or exemption affidavit.
2021-05-19 2021-06-18 article 3 R9-5-306.A.1.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that 2 out of 15 enrolled children's attendance forms reviewed lacked the following required documentation: Child #1: An admission time and signature on 5-18-2021. Child #2: A release time and signature on 5-19-2021.
2021-05-19 2021-06-18 article 3 R9-5-309.C.1.2.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, the licensee lacked documentation of a current fire inspection report.
2021-05-19 2021-06-18 Article 4 R9-5-403.B.1.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that the file for staff #2 lacked 18 of the required 18 hours of training for the period of 10-23-19 through 10-23-2020.
2021-05-19 2021-06-18 Article 5 R9-5-512.C.2.a-c.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: Kinder Prep Classroom: *There was blue, peeling sticky tape in several areas located on the carpet. MPR Classroom: *There were missing floor tiles near the south side exit door.
2021-05-19 2021-06-18 Article 6 R9-5-603.C.2.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, in the outdoor activity area, there was a build up of bird feces on 5 out of 8 swing seats accessible to enrolled children.
2021-05-19 2021-06-18 Article 6 R9-5-603.E.1.2.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, the outdoor activity areas lacked the following required resilient surfacing: Kinder Prep Playground: *4 of the required 6 inches of loose sand in the fall zones of the blue play structure. School-Age Playground: *4 of the required 6 inches of loose sand in the fall zones of the red slide and red swirly slide.
2019-04-04 2019-04-29 article 3 R9-5-304.B.1-9.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and Surveyors' observations four of the twenty-five Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record cards reviewed lacked the following: PRESCHOOL * Child #1 - lacked the name and contact telephone number of the second emergency contact. * Child #2 - lacked the name and contact telephone number of the second emergency contact. * Child #3 - lacked the name and contact telephone number of the second emergency contact. VIK * Child #4 - lacked the name and telephone number of the health care provider.
2019-04-04 2019-04-29 article 3 R9-5-309.C.1.2.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and Surveyors' observations, the fire inspection on file expired on 12/13/2017. NOTE: Previously cited on 5/10/2018.
2019-04-04 2019-04-29 article 5 R9-5-501.A.12
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, the facility premises, including the buildings were not maintained free from hazards in the following areas: PRESCHOOL BOYS BATHROOM * Four unsealed wooden step stools. PRESCHOOL GIRLS BATHROOM * Two unsealed wooden step stools. NOTE: Previously cited on 8/2/2018 and 5/10/2018.
2019-04-04 2019-04-29 article 5 R9-5-501.A.19.a.b.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, there was a bottle of Bic Cover it Correction Fluid on the staff member's desk accessible to enrolled children in room #333.

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