Next Horizons - Tempe AZ CHILD CARE CENTER

4525 SOUTH COLLEGE AVENUE , TEMPE AZ 85282
(480) 894-8870

About the Provider

Description: Next Horizons is founded on the philosophy that childcare programs are an extension of home and family. In accordance with the philosophy, the center provides a family style environment that is warm and nurturing, as well as educational and stimulating. We believe that childhood needs to be a time of fun, joy, and exploration. Our goal is to partner with families to provide a safe healthy, enriched environment for each child.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-14951
  • Capacity: 209
  • Age Range: Infant; Ones; Twos; Three to Five; School-Age
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: Sep 01, 2021
  • Current License Expiration Date: Aug 31, 2024
  • 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
2021-08-05 2021-08-05 article 5 R9-5-502.A.11.
Findings: Based on Surveyor's observation, 4 containers of food in the infant room were not labeled with the infant's name. ***NOTE: This deficiency was also cited at the time of the July 13, 2021 compliance inspection.
2021-08-05 2021-08-05 article 5 R9-5-502.C.3.a.
Findings: Based on Surveyor's observation, 13 bottles in the infant room were not labeled with the infant's name. ***NOTE: This deficiency was also cited at the time of the July 13, 2021 compliance inspection.
2021-08-05 2021-08-05 article 5 R9-5-503.D.
Findings: Based on Surveyor's observation, the written diaper changing procedure was not posted in the one year old room's diaper changing area.
2021-08-05 2021-08-05 Article 6 R9-5-603.E.1.2.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, the sand measured between 2- 4 inches of the required 6 inches at the bases of the 3 pink slides. ***NOTE: This deficiency was also cited at the time of the July 13, 2021 compliance inspection.
2021-07-13 2021-07-27 article 2 R9-5-404.C.3.
Findings: Based on staff statements and the Surveyors' observations, in the infant room, there were 3 one-year-old children combined with the infants. The Director/Owner stated the following: * The infant room class transitions together at the end of the school year. * Keeping enrolled children together is their policy and Director/Owner will continue to take the deficiency. *Previously Cited: 08-20-2020.
2021-07-13 2021-07-27 article 3 R9-5-303.A
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, the main posting area lacked the facility license.
2021-07-13 2021-07-27 article 3 R9-5-304.B.1-9.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that 3 out of 20 enrolled children's Emergency, Information and Immunization Record cards reviewed lacked the following required information: Child #1 and child #2: The date of the child's enrollment. Child #3: The contact telephone number of a 2nd individual authorized by the child's parent to collect the child from the facility in case of emergency.
2021-07-13 2021-07-27 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 information: Child #1: A release signature for 07-12-2021. Child #2 A release signature for 07-01-2021.
2021-07-13 2021-07-27 article 3 R9-5-306.B.1.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, upon the Surveyors' arrival at 10:40 a.m., in the 4's and 5's classroom, the roster did not reflect the number of children present (10 children present, 7 children listed on the roster.) In the Pre-K classroom, the roster did not reflect the number of children present (10 children present, 9 children listed on the roster.)
2021-07-13 2021-07-27 article 5 R9-5-501.A.12
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: Preschool Classroom (P5): *There was an outlet wall plate loose and protruding forward located at the base of the South wall. *There were coax cables hanging loosely from a broken wall fixture located at the base of the South wall.
2021-07-13 2021-07-27 Article 5 R9-5-501.A.19.c.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, the following were accessible to enrolled children: Preschool (P5): *There was a plunger located on the ground next to the toilet in the toilet room. 2's Classroom (P6): *There was a plunger located on the ground next to the toilet in the toilet room.
2021-07-13 2021-07-27 Article 5 R9-5-501.A.21.a.b.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, the following were accessible to enrolled children: 2's Classroom (P6): *There was a broom and swiffer mop leaning against the East wall. 2's Classroom: (P7): *There was a vacuum located near the south wall.
2021-07-13 2021-07-27 article 5 R9-5-501.C.5.a-k.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, the 1's classroom (P2), the Pre-k classroom (P4), the Preschool classroom (P5), and the School-age classroom (P8), lacked a current lesson plan.
2021-07-13 2021-07-27 article 5 R9-5-502.A.11.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, in the Infant room, there were 7 food containers including an applesauce container and a bag of dried fruit that were not labeled with the infant's name.
2021-07-13 2021-07-27 article 5 R9-5-502.C.1.m.n.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, in the Infant room, written feeding instructions were not completed for 6 infants.

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