Kid Zone - Ward School - Tempe AZ CHILD CARE CENTER

1965 EAST HERMOSA DRIVE , TEMPE AZ 85282
(480)491-8871 x5390

About the Provider

Description: The Kid Zone Enrichment Program is a dynamic community response to changing lifestyles and needs of families in Tempe, Arizona. Our goal is to address the increased number of children needing a safe, enriching place to be in out-of-school time. Kid Zone operates both before and after school programs at 19 Tempe and Kyrene Schools. Our program is for children in the grades K-5 at 15 of our schools and K-8 at 3 of our schools (Curry, Rover, Ward). We also offer a Pre-School Program for 2 year olds - Pre-K's.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-12246
  • Capacity: 265
  • Age Range: School-Age
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: Aug 01, 2020
  • 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
2021-04-20 2021-04-20 Article 6 R9-5-603.E.1.2.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, the sand measured the following depths: *Less than 2 of the required 6 inches at the base of the yellow spiral slide; *Less than 4 of the required 6 inches at the base of the other yellow slide; * Less than 3 of the required 6 inches under the monkey bars and under some of the swings.
2020-11-17 2020-12-10 article 3 R9-5-303.B.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, the posted capacity in the cafeteria (792) exceeded the licensed capacity of 222.
2020-11-17 2020-12-10 article 3 R9-5-309.C.1.2.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's review of the licensee's State Fire Marshal fire inspection that was completed on 9/20/2019, the Surveyor determined the fire inspector had cited 5 violations and the fire inspection was not approved.
2020-11-17 2020-12-10 article 5 R9-5-501.A.19.a.b.
Findings: Based on Surveyor's observation, a bottle of dry erase spray and a package of dry erase wipes were found stored near the dry erase board in the cafeteria and were accessible to children.
2020-11-17 2020-12-10 article 5 R9-5-501.C.5.a-k.
Findings: Based on Surveyor's observation, it was determined the November 2020 lesson plan posted in the Cafeteria did not include a large muscle development activity each day.
2020-11-17 2020-12-10 article 5 R9-5-509.C.18.b.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's review of the November 2020 Menu posted on the Cafeteria posting board, the menu stated "Juice " on 2 of the days and"yogurt cup" on one of the days but did not state the specific components.
2019-05-13 2019-06-03 Article 4 R9-5-403.B.1.
Findings: Based on Surveyor's observation, review of facility documentation and information provided by the staff at the time of the inspection, the file for Staff #1 (start date 1/8/17) lacked documentation of 18 hours of annual training. The staff member's file showed documentation of 9.5 hours of training.
2019-05-13 2019-06-03 article 5 R9-5-501.A.19.a.b.
Findings: Based on Surveyor's observation and information provided by the staff at the time of the inspection, the following items were labeled "keep out of reach of children" but were found within the reach of enrolled children: 1 canister of "LCD spray" 1 canister of "Clorox" disinfectant wipes
2019-05-13 2019-06-03 Article 5 R9-5-512.F.4.
Findings: Based on Surveyor's observation and information provided by the staff at the time of the inspection, there was an uncovered trash receptacle in the Library, near the teacher's desk, that contained food waste.
2019-05-13 2019-06-03 Article 5 R9-5-514.A.1-6.
Findings: Based on Surveyor's observation and information provided by the staff at the time of the inspection, the facility's first aid kit lacked sterile gauze rolls.
2019-05-13 2019-06-03 Article 6 R9-5-605.B.5.
Findings: Based on Surveyor's observation and information provided by the staff at the time of the inspection, there was an electrical extension cord being used in the classroom adjacent to the MPR.
2018-04-10 2018-04-12 article 3 R9-5-306.A.1.
Findings: Based on Surveyor's observation, review of facility documentation and information provided by the staff at the time of the inspection, 5 of 50 attendance records reviewed lacked the following documentation: Child #1: Release time and signature for 4/6/18. Child #2: Release time and signature for 4/6/18. Child #3: Release signature for 4/3/18. Child #4: Release signature for 4/3/18. Child #5: Release time and signature for 4/6/18.
2018-04-10 2018-04-12 article 5 R9-5-501.A.19.a.b.
Findings: Based on Surveyor's observation and information provided by the staff at the time of the inspection, there were 3 cans of Barbasol shaving cream in a lower shelf of the Kid Zone cabinet in the MPR.

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