S.e.e.k. Arizona - Phoenix AZ CHILD CARE CENTER

1848 N. 52ND STREET , PHOENIX AZ 85008
(480) 902-0771
1 Review

About the Provider

Description:

S.E.E.K. Early Learning Center specializes in early childhood education.  From the earliest of learners in our infant program, through five years of age, we are diligently preparing your child for the skills necessary for success in their home, community, and beyond!

Our caring and highly trained educators ensure that students are getting the most out of their day by assessing and individualizing goals and outcomes for each child. It is our goal to provide a safe and developmentally appropriate learning environment which fosters a child's natural desire to explore, discover, create, and become a lifelong learner.

Additional Information:

S.E.E.K. Arizona has been providing therapies, after school programs, and early childhood supports to children in Arizona since 2003.   

Our latest addition, the S.E.E.K. Early Learning Center (ELC), opened it's doors in 2012.  Our developmental preschool program was created in response to an overwhelming demand from parents, requesting a preschool program that offered a more individualized approach to the education of their children.  They required a program that would provide individualized assessments, an language rich environment with a focus on communication and social skills, and family supports in addition to a typical intensive preschool curricula - and we were happy to oblige.


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Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-16197
  • Capacity: 110
  • Age Range: 0-6
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Type of Care: After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Full-Time, Part-Time
  • Current License Issue Date: Jun 01, 2021
  • Current License Expiration Date: May 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
2021-04-06 2021-07-27 Article 1 A.R.S. 36-883.02.A.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observations of 6 staff files, the file for Staff #1 (DOH 9/8/20) lacked a valid fingerprint clearance card prior to the starting date of employment. The card in the file was issued 9/23/2020.
2021-04-06 2021-07-27 article 3 R9-5-301.F.1.2.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation of 6 staff files, the file for Staff #1 (DOH 9/8/20) & the file for Staff #2 (DOH 2/1/21) lacked documentation of a negative Mantoux skin test administered within 12 months before the starting date of employment. The test in Staff #1's file was dated 10/2/20 and the test in Staff #2's file was dated 2/28/21.
2021-04-06 2021-07-27 article 3 R9-5-302.A.1-18.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observations, the statement of services lacked the following information: 1. Child admission and release requirements, and 2. A statement that a parent has access to the areas on facility premises where the parent's enrolled child is receiving child care services.
2021-04-06 2021-07-27 article 3 R9-5-306.A.1.
Findings: Based on facility documentation, the Surveyor's observations and staff interview, it was determined that the staff is signing children in and out of the facility without written permission from the parents. Staff stated they are using a special feature with the Procare program to sign the children in and out without parents having to enter the facility due to COVID. Reference R9-5-306 A.5.
2021-04-06 2021-07-27 Article 4 R9-5-402.A.1-12
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, it was determined that 1 out of 6 staff files lacked the following required information: Staff #3: 2 good faith effort professional references from previous employers and a completed Criminal History Affidavit.
2021-04-06 2021-07-27 Article 5 R9-5-501.A.1.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observations, in the 1's room where enrolled children were sleeping, 2 of the 9 children were asleep with blankets covering their heads. The staff were not able to observe the sleeping children's faces.
2021-04-06 2021-07-27 article 5 R9-5-501.A.12
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observations, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: 2's room: There was an unstable Step 2 kitchen play set that moved easily when touched. 4's room: There was an unstable monitor on a shelf that moved easily when touched, there was exposed wood on the bottom of a cabinet, there was exposed foam on a green couch cushion chair, and there was unsealed wood on a U shaped table. 3's room: There was an unstable monitor that moved easily when touched, and there was a cracked table with exposed wood.
2021-04-06 2021-07-27 article 5 R9-5-501.A.19.a.b.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observations, in the 3's room, there was a large container of hand soap refill and 2 containers of Baby Oil below the sink accessible to enrolled children
2021-04-06 2021-07-27 article 5 R9-5-501.C.9.a-c.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observations and staff interview, the following diaper products with not labeled with a child's first and last name: 2's room: 1 unlabeled container of wipes, and 1 container of wipes labeled with a child's first name and last initial only. 2's room: 2 containers of wipes labeled with a child's first name only, and 1 unlabeled container of wipes. Infant room: 2 diaper creams labeled with a child's first name only. In the 4's restroom, there was an unlabeled container of wipes on top of the toilet. Staff stated the facility provides the wipes for use by enrolled children. The facility lacked written approval for use of the wipes from enrolled children's parents.
2021-04-06 2021-07-27 article 5 R9-5-502.C.1.m.n.
Findings: Based on facility documentation, the Surveyor's observations and staff interview, the written feeding instructions were not posted in the infant room and were not posted in the kitchen. Staff stated the plans are part of the enrollment packet and are in the files.
2021-04-06 2021-07-27 article 5 R9-5-503.A.1.a.b.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observations, the diaper changing area in the infant room was not seamless and smooth. There was loose baseboard on the edge of the diaper changing counter.
2021-04-06 2021-07-27 article 5 R9-5-503.A.2.a-c.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observations, in the 1's room and in the 2's room, the diaper changing areas lacked single-use paper towels. The paper towels were in a roll and when the Surveyor grabbed one, she had to hold the roll so the towel would come off the roll.
2021-04-06 2021-07-27 article 5 R9-5-503.F.1.
Findings: Based on Surveyor's observations, in the infant room, in the 1's room and in the 2's room, the soiled diaper containers were on the floor next to the diaper changing areas, accessible to enrolled children.
2021-04-06 2021-07-27 article 5 R9-5-509.C.14
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, the kitchen area lacked a posted modified diet.
2021-04-06 2021-07-27 article 5 R9-5-509.C.22.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, the kitchen lacked a thermometer in the refrigerator. (There were children's food items in the refrigerator.)

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Reviews

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Happy Family May 14, 2014

I can't say enough about the teachers at this preschool. The toddler and preschool teachers have really gone above and beyond to provide my 3 year old individualized instruction in the classroom...and they are constantly giving me tips for things I can do at home. Don't get me started on the infant room and the fabulous Miss Sara! She is constantly doing art projects and science experiments with my 9 month old. The ratios are much lower than the average school and the management are very involved in this program. We are very thankful we found them!

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