Description: Welcome to our school! We look forward to getting to know you and your child! Our purpose is centered around the early education of your child. Our age-specific programs and curricula are designed to move your child ahead developmentally, getting them ready for school. Your child will have a "Great Start" in life at Great Start Preschool! We are a non-profit corporation and we provide the Gilbert community with the highest quality preschool program at our low non-profit cost! Our homey atmosphere, combined with a loving staff and our adventure playground make learning enjoyable and beneficial. Our facility is perfect for families who like being involved in their children's preschool experience. We have carnivals, water days, open houses and other activities that parents are always encouraged to attend. Great Start prides itself on offering many amenities that other daycares do not. We believe that hands on experiences can be the key to learning so we provide our students with the opportunity to learn compassion, science and discipline by interacting with animals. We have frequent guest appearances from wonderfully trained animals! Our teachers and staff are dedicated to helping each child discover their unique potential – academically, socially, and interpersonally. We invite you to learn more about us and to visit our classrooms soon.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-12-03 | 2021-12-30 | Article 2 | R9-5-203.A. 1-2 |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, it was determined that the files for staff #1 and staff #2 lacked documentation of the DCS Central Registry Direct Service Position Affidavit. | |||
| 2021-12-03 | 2021-12-30 | Article 3 | R9-5-301.B.2. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation, staff interviews and the Surveyor's observation, it was determined that Staff #1 was a teacher-caregiver in the classroom. Staff #3 was not qualified as a teacher-caregiver, and since employed, has not been supervised by a qualified staff member. | |||
| 2021-12-03 | 2021-12-30 | article 3 | R9-5-302.A.1-18. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, it was determined that the written Statement of Child Care Services lacked a description of the liability insurance as required. *Previously cited: 12/10/2020. | |||
| 2021-12-03 | 2021-12-30 | article 3 | R9-5-303.A |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, the main posting area lacked a current menu. | |||
| 2021-12-03 | 2021-12-30 | article 3 | R9-5-304.B.1-9. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, it was determined that 7 out of the 25 enrolled children's Emergency, Information and Immunization Record cards reviewed lacked the following required information: Child #1 and Child #6: The name and contact telephone number of the child's health care provider. Child #2: The date of the child's enrollment and the name of the individual to be contacted in case of injury or sudden illness of the child. Child #3 and Child #5: The date of the child's enrollment. Child #4: The name, home address, city, state, zip code, and contact telephone number of a second parent of the child. Child #7: The contact telephone number of the child's health care provider. *Previously cited 11/05/2019 and 12/10/2020. | |||
| 2021-12-03 | 2021-12-30 | Article 4 | R9-5-402.A.1-12 |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, it was determined that 2 out of 5 staff files reviewed lacked the following required documentation: Staff #1: A high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma and 4 of the required 18 training hours for the time period of 4/25/2020-4/25/2021. Staff #3: 2 good faith effort professional references. *Reference R9-5-401.3. and R9-5-403 A.1-17. *Previously cited 12/10/2020. | |||
| 2021-12-03 | 2021-12-30 | article 4 | R9-5-404.B.1. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, upon the Surveyor's arrival at 8:15 am, the ratio in the 2's 3's and 4's classroom, with enrolled children ages 2-years old through 4 -years-old, was 2:19 rather than a ratio of 3:19 as required for 2 year-old children. | |||
| 2021-12-03 | 2021-12-30 | article 5 | R9-5-501.A.12 |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: 2's Classroom: *There was peeling paint with exposed drywall located on the base of the South wall. 3's Classroom: *There was loose tape on the carpet area located near the North door. *There was peeling paint with exposed rough wood on the green stepping stool. Preschool Classroom: *There was a 3 inch crack with exposed sharp edges on the floor tile located near the West wall. Pre-K Classroom: *There was peeling laminate with exposed cardboard on the blue table. Toilet Room: *There were 2 sink faucet handles missing. *Previously cited 12/10/2020. | |||
| 2021-12-03 | 2021-12-30 | article 5 | R9-5-501.C.9.a-c. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, in the 2's classroom, there was 1 unlabeled container of Huggies wipes and 1 container of Pampers wipes with a first name only. *Previously cited 11/05/2019 and 12/10/2020. | |||
| 2021-12-03 | 2021-12-30 | article 5 | R9-5-503.A.3.4. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, in the 2's and 3's classroom, the soiled diaper container lacked a liner and a lid. *Previously cited: 12/10/2020. | |||
| 2021-12-03 | 2021-12-30 | article 5 | R9-5-509.C.18.e. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observations, it was determined that food substitutions were not documented on the menu prior to a.m. snack on the day of the inspection. The posted menu documented Cheerios and milk for a.m. snack, however, children were actually served fig bars and water. *Previously cited 12/10/2020. | |||
| 2021-12-03 | 2021-12-30 | Article 5 | R9-5-512.F.7. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, in the 2's classroom, there was brown dirt build up on the green couch and the orange couch. | |||
| 2021-12-03 | 2021-12-30 | Article 5 | R9-5-517.A.9.c. |
| Findings: Based on Surveyor's observation, it was determined the vehicle used to transport the enrolled children lacked a first-aid kit. | |||
| 2021-12-03 | 2021-12-30 | Article 5 | R9-5-517.A.9.e. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, the vehicle used to transport enrolled children lacked drinking water and cups. | |||
| 2021-12-03 | 2021-12-30 | Article 6 | R9-5-601.4. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, upon the Surveyor's arrival at 8:15 a.m., there was an enrolled child in diapers present in the Preschool classroom. This classroom does not have a diaper changing area and is not approved for enrolled children who are wearing diapers. | |||
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