Valley Learning Center - Chino Valley AZ CHILD CARE CENTER

2235 SOUTH HIGHWAY 89 , CHINO VALLEY AZ 86323
(928) 636-1656

About the Provider

Description: Our Goal is more than in and out of Child care – we see ourselves as educators, not babysitters, each and every child that comes through our door is an opportunity to challenge them and help them grow in an experienced, nurturing, learning environment. We offer a variety of educational programs to help prepare your child for kindergarten, first grade and beyond.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-7263
  • Capacity: 133
  • Age Range: Ones; Twos; Three to Five; School-Age
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: Oct 01, 2021
  • Current License Expiration Date: Sep 30, 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
2021-04-13 2021-04-23 article 3 R9-5-306.B.1.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, at the time of the inspection, it was determined that the roster in the 2's classroom did not reflect the number of children present in the room (11 children present , 10 listed on the roster).
2021-04-13 2021-04-23 Article 5 R9-5-510.A.2.
Findings: *Per Allegation. Based on facility documentation, and staff interviews, it was determined that Staff #1 placed an enrolled child in a chair for disciplinary reasons that was perceived to be done in rough manner.
2020-08-03 2020-08-05 Article 2 R9-5-208.B.1-6.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, it was determined that the Licensee failed to submit a written request with in at least 30 days before the intended change to add an Infant room in the facility.
2020-08-03 2020-08-05 Article 6 R9-5-603.H.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, the intended outdoor activity area for the infants lacked a shaded area for each enrolled child occupying an outdoor activity area at any time of day.
2018-09-25 2018-09-26 Article 2 R9-5-203.D.1-2
Findings: Staff #1 and Staff #2 had a fingerprint clearance card submitted prior to their start date of employment. There was no documentation that DPS was contacted within 7 working days, after the individual becomes a staff member, to determine whether the fingerprint clearance cards were valid.
2018-09-25 2018-09-26 Article 5 R9-5-512.B.1.2.
Findings: Toddler room: The air-return vent cover, on the ceiling, was dirty with a thick build-up of dust.
2018-09-25 2018-09-26 Article 5 R9-5-512.D.
Findings: PDG room: The trash can in the restroom was full with discarded, used paper towels and discarded, used paper towels were on the floor; dripped water was pooled on the restroom floor between the sink and the toilet; the restroom floor was dirty with sticky smudge marks.
2018-07-11 2018-07-16 Article 3 R9-5-301.B.2.
Findings: The following was determined based on surveyor and staff observation and staff acknowledgement: Staff #1 was the only staff member on the 3's side of the adjoining rooms; Staff #1 lacked qualifications to be a teacher care giver. Staff #1 could not be fully supervised by Staff #2, in all areas of the room, when she or Staff #2 were in areas of their rooms that block visibility to the entire space. Cross-reference: R9-5-101. Definitions #116.b.
2018-07-11 2018-07-16 article 3 R9-5-301.F.1.2.
Findings: The following was determined based on surveyor and staff review of documentation and staff acknowledgement. Staff #3 had a TB test result that was 12 months prior to her start date of employment; Start date 12/26/17; TB result date 11/13/16.
2018-07-11 2018-07-16 article 4 R9-5-401.3.
Findings: The following was determined based on surveyor and staff review of documentation, observation and staff acknowledgement: Staff #1 lacked education and child care experience documentation to verify qualifications to be a teacher care giver.
2018-07-11 2018-07-16 Article 5 R9-5-501.C.1.
Findings: Per allegation and based on surveyor and staff review of documentation and staff acknowledgement, the following was determined: There have been 6 documented incidents of biting in the Toddler 2 ' s room: 4 bites given from one child and 2 bites given from a second child.

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