A Child's Place At The Ranches L L C - Gilbert AZ CHILD CARE CENTER

3636 SOUTH ATHERTON BLVD , GILBERT AZ 85297
(480) 907-7590
1 Review

About the Provider

Description: A full service daycare center serving children 6 weeks to 12 years old. We have a loving, experienced staff.

Additional Information: We are DES certified, offer family, corporate, and multiples discounts. We are members of Association for Supportive Child Care, Gilbert Chamber of Commerce, and the BBB.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-11818
  • Capacity: 189
  • Age Range: 6 weeks - 12 years
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations March 2010 Go Gilbert Magazine Top Private School
  • Rate Range $60 - $206
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Type of Care: After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care, Emergency Care, Full-Time, Part-Time
  • Transportation: Field Trips, To/From School
  • Current License Issue Date: Mar 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
2021-02-18 2021-03-04 article 2 R9-5-404.C.3.
Findings: Based on Surveyor #1's observations and information provided by staff, two enrolled children were in the infant room with three infants. Staff stated that the two children were over 12 months old and walking independently, and the Surveyor observed that there were more than six children present in the facility.
2021-02-18 2021-03-04 article 3 R9-5-302.A.1-18.
Findings: Based on Surveyor #2's observations and a review of facility documentation, the facility's statement of services was lacking information regarding pesticide application procedures.
2021-02-18 2021-03-04 article 3 R9-5-303.A
Findings: Based on Surveyor #1's observations and a review of facility documentation, the main posting board lacked information regarding the facility's refund policy.
2021-02-18 2021-03-04 article 3 R9-5-306.B.1.
Findings: Based on Surveyor #1's observations and review of facility documentation, the roster in the infant room noted 6 children in attendance, but 5 children were present in the classroom. *Previously cited on 02/10/2020.
2021-02-18 2021-03-04 article 5 R9-5-501.A.13.a.b.
Findings: Based on Surveyor #1's observations, the vinyl, butterfly step mat in the infant room had a 6" tear at the seam, exposing the foam underneath and accessible to enrolled children. *Previously cited on 02/10/2020.
2021-02-18 2021-03-04 article 5 R9-5-501.A.19.a.b.
Findings: Based on Surveyor #1's observations, there were several sticks of glue labeled "not for children under 3 years of age" in the twos room, accessible to enrolled children.
2021-02-18 2021-03-04 article 5 R9-5-503.E.1-7
Findings: Based on Surveyor #1's observations, the diaper changing area, in the infant room, was lacking a solution to clean the changing surface.
2021-02-18 2021-03-04 article 5 R9-5-503.F.1.
Findings: Based on Surveyor #1's observations, the soiled diaper and clothing containers were accessible to enrolled children in the twos room. *Previously cited on 02/10/2020.
2021-02-18 2021-03-04 Article 6 R9-5-603.E.1.2.
Findings: Based on Surveyor #1's observations, the following playground areas were lacking fall zone material (sand): **Infant-Toddler - --At the end of the slide, 4" of the required 6". --At the bottom of the east step, 1" of the required 6". --At the north, blue tunnel, 3" of the required 6". **Preschool/School-Age - At the south, twirly slide and at the west double slide, 4" of the required 6".
2021-02-18 2021-03-04 Article 6 R9-5-605.B.1.
Findings: Based on Surveyor #1's observations, the designated fire exit in the twos room was not easily opened. It took some force from the Surveyor to push the door open.
2020-02-10 2020-03-25 Article 1 ARS 36-883.02.A.
Findings: Based on Surveyors' observations and the review of 7 staff files, Staff #2's (start date 08/06/2019) fingerprint application was not received by DPS within seven working days of employment. Based on the DPS website, the application was received on 08/20/2019.
2020-02-10 2020-03-25 Article 2 R9-5-203.A. 1-2
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, Staff #1 (start date 12/16/2019) and Staff #3 (start date 06/24/2019)lacked documentation of the DCS central registry affidavit.
2020-02-10 2020-03-25 Article 2 R9-5-203.B.1-2
Findings: Based on Surveyor #1's observations and a review of 7 staff files, Staff #3 (start date 06/24/2019) lacked a copy of a current fingerprint clearance card in their file. An application number was provided and the card was verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of inspection.
2020-02-10 2020-03-25 article 3 R9-5-306.B.1.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor #2's observations, it was determined that the 4's/5's classroom's roster did not reflect the number of children present (9 children on the roster, 10 children present in the classroom).
2020-02-10 2020-03-25 article 4 R9-5-404.A.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor #1's observations and staff interview, the ratio in the 1's classroom was 1:7 at 8:30am, with a required ratio of 2:7. Staff stated they were at this ratio since 8:00am.

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Reviews

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Ashley Jun 07, 2020

The children’s outside play area had cat poop in the sand box and when informing staff they said the kids will just be told to stay away from it. They are toddlers good luck with that.

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