G.p.s. - Val Vista Lakes Elementary - Gilbert AZ CHILD CARE PUBLIC SCHOOL

1030 NORTH BLUE GROTTO DRIVE , GILBERT AZ 85234
(480) 926-6301
1 Review

About the Provider

Description: We have a committed staff and a long, outstanding reputation of academic excellence. The warm, safe and caring environment these dedicated individuals provide, combined with strong, effective teaching, equals students meeting and surpassing state standards. We welcome and encourage strong parent/teacher relationships as we know it positively impacts both our children’s attitudes about coming to school each day and their academic performance. We are a Character Counts school that integrates the Six Pillars of Character into our daily lives and reflects how we treat one another. Val Vista Lakes is a GREAT place to learn—come join us!

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-9590
  • Capacity: 59
  • Age Range: Three to Five; School-Age
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: Oct 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
2021-09-23 2021-10-23 article 3 R9-5-303.B.
Findings: Findings Based on Surveyor #1's observation, it was found that the capacity was not posted in Project Room.
2021-09-23 2021-10-23 article 3 R9-5-309.C.1.2.
Findings: Based on Surveyor #1's observation and a review of facility documentation, it was found that a current fire inspection from a local fire department was not available for the facility.
2021-09-23 2021-10-23 article 5 R9-5-509.C.18.b.
Findings: Based on Surveyor #1's observation of the menu, it was determined that the posted menu did not list the specific type of mixed fruit which was served on 9/20/2021 to the children.
2021-09-23 2021-10-23 Article 5 R9-5-512.F.4.
Findings: Based on Surveyor #1's observation, it was found that there was food waste (fruit loops and potato chips) located in the gray trash container along the west wall which lacked a cover in the MPR Room.
2021-09-23 2021-10-23 Article 5 R9-5-514.D.
Findings: Based on Surveyor #1's observations, it was determined that the Project Room lacked a posted building evacuation plan.
2020-09-08 2020-10-08 article 3 R9-5-306.A.1.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observations, the attendance records for several enrolled children lacked complete release and admission signatures for the month of August 2020 in the K Prep Room.
2020-09-08 2020-10-08 article 3 R9-5-302.A.1-18.
Findings: During a review of the Facility's Statement of Child Care Services and the Surveyor's observation, it was determined that the Statement of Services did not include 1 of the 18 required elements of Child Care Services below: ** The local telephone number for the Office of Child Care Licensing at the Arizona Department of Health Services
2020-09-08 2020-10-08 Article 4 R9-5-403.B.1.
Findings: Based on Surveyor's observation, review of facility documentation, it was determined that the files for Staff #1 (start date: 1/11/2018, from 1/11/2019 to 1/11/2020) and Staff #2 (start date: 8/3/2016, from 8/3/2019 to 8/3/2020) each lacked 6 of the required 18 hours of training in the K prep room.
2020-09-08 2020-10-08 Article 5 R9-5-512.F.8.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, it was determined that there were hard water stains, rust and corrosion in the sink basin area in the Boy's Multi-Purpose Room bathroom.
2020-09-08 2020-10-08 Article 6 R9-5-603.C.2.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, it was found that there was standing water 2 inches in depth on the south side of the outdoor playground.
2019-09-18 2019-10-11 article 3 R9-5-301.G. 1-3.
Findings: Based on Surveyor's observations and a review of facility documentation, Staff #1 (start date 09/10/2019) and Staff #2 (start date 04/08/2019) in the School-Age program were present and both were lacking documentation of 1st Aid and CPR.
2019-09-18 2019-10-11 article 3 R9-5-309.A.2.
Findings: Based on Surveyor's observations and a review of facility documentation, a current, violation-free fire inspection was lacking. The last fire inspection expired on 03/15/2019.
2019-09-18 2019-10-11 Article 4 R9-5-403.B.1.
Findings: Based on Surveyor's observations and a review of 6 staff files, the following staff were lacking documentation of the minimum 18 hours of annual training: Staff #3 (start date 08/03/2014) had completed 16 hours during the review period of 08/03/2018 - 08/03/2019. Staff #4 (start date 01/2018) had completed 14 hours during the review period of 01/01/2018 -01/01/2019.
2019-09-18 2019-10-11 Article 5 R9-5-512.F.4.
Findings: Based on Surveyor's observations, there were 2 trash containers in the multi-purpose room that contained food waste and were uncovered.
2019-09-18 2019-10-11 Article 6 R9-5-603.C.2.
Findings: Based on Surveyor's observations, the following hazards were observed: *In the northeast and northwest playground areas utilized by the School-Age program, there was a build-up of spider webs under each climbing structure, accessible to enrolled children. *In the northwest playground area utilized by the School-Age program, a shade canopy pole was rusting, exposing flaking paint, accessible to enrolled children. *In the west playground area utilized by the Pre-K and Amanacer programs, there was spider web build-up across the bottom of the wooden activity walls, and there was a playhouse with unfinished wood surfaces, exposing splintering wood and flaking tape, accessible to enrolled children.

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Reviews

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Val Vista Lakes Jun 26, 2013

I have lived in the VVL community for many years. I have had children that attended VVL and had Grandchildren that have attended VVL.
In my opinion it used to be one of the best schools in the Gilbert school district. Over the last few years it has declined. MANY of the teachers have been there for years teaching the same grade. I think they are getting tired and many are looking at retirement. Plus we have a new Principal that seems to have the attitude of 'It is my way or the highway!' His communication skills with parents are unprofessional. I have spoken to many Mothers that feel he is overbearing...Especially to women!
I have lived in the VVl community for a number of years. I have children that attended VVL and I have
Last year they did not even promote the read-a-thon that has been a tradition for years.

I am so sad to see what is happening to this school that years ago went out of its way to help the students and parents of this community. I pray for the teachers and staff hoping for a turnaround getting back to the close school/ community relationship.

Many things will have to change in this school starting from the top down for a change to be seen.

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