Advance U - Phoenix AZ CHILD CARE CENTER

449 EAST SOUTHERN AVENUE , PHOENIX AZ 85040
(602) 243-8531

About the Provider

Description: Our vision is to ensure that all students become skilled communicators, critical and innovative thinkers, collaborative problem solvers, and be responsible for their actions.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-16616
  • Capacity: 59
  • Age Range: Three to Five; School-Age
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: Aug 01, 2019
  • 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
2021-12-15 2021-12-28 article 3 R9-5-303.A
Findings: Based on Surveyor #1's observations and a review of facility documentation, the main posting board lacked the following required information: **Facility license. **Name of Facility Director. **Name of individual designated to act on behalf of the facility director. **Fees and refund policy. *Previously cited on 05/20/2021 and 11/17/2020.
2021-12-15 2021-12-28 article 3 R9-5-306.A.1.
Findings: Based on Surveyor #1's observations and a review of enrolled children's attendance records, the following records were lacking required information: **Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5 and Child #6 - On 12/14/2021, the release times and release signatures were lacking. *Previously cited on 05/20/2021 and 11/17/2020.
2021-12-15 2021-12-28 article 3 R9-5-306.B.1.
Findings: Based on Surveyor #1's observations and a review of facility documentation, there were 12 children present in Room 102 and there was no roster available for review. *Previously cited on 05/20/2021 and 11/17/2020.
2021-12-15 2021-12-28 Article 4 R9-5-403.B.1.
Findings: Based on Surveyor #1's observations and a review of 3 staff files, Staff #1 (start date 08/16/2016) was lacking 14 of the minimum required 18 hours of annual training based on the review period 08/16/2020 - 08/16/2021. *Previously cited on 05/20/2021, 11/17/2020 and 06/26/2019.
2021-12-15 2021-12-28 article 5 R9-5-501.A.12
Findings: Based on Surveyor #1's observations, there were 3 baseboard tiles in the children's restroom, in Room 102, that were separating from the wall, accessible to enrolled children. *Previously cited on 05/20/2021.
2021-12-15 2021-12-28 article 5 R9-5-501.C.6.
Findings: Based on Surveyor #1's observations and a review of facility documentation, the lesson plan in Room 102 did not include the duration of screen time in minutes. At the time of inspection, enrolled children were watching a video.
2021-12-15 2021-12-28 Article 5 R9-5-512.B.1.2.
Findings: Based on Surveyor #1's observations, there were utensil and food wrappers and an unopened bag of salad on the playground. *Previously cited on 05/20/2021.
2021-12-15 2021-12-28 Article 5 R9-5-512.F.4.
Findings: Based on Surveyor #1's observations, there was food waste in three uncovered garbage containers on playground.
2021-12-15 2021-12-28 Article 6 R9-5-603.C.2.
Findings: Based on Surveyor #1's observations, the following hazards were observed, accessible to enrolled children: **At the southeast corner, there was a gap of 4-1/2" between the gate and the fence post. **On the west side, there were 3 benches that were broken with sharp edges and separating from the tops of the benches.
2021-05-20 2021-06-16 Article 1 ARS 36-883.02.C.1-3.
Findings: Based on Surveyor's observations and a review of 3 staff files, Staff #1 (start date 08/16/2016) was lacking documentation of a completed Criminal History Affidavit. **Previously cited on 07/12/2018.
2021-05-20 2021-06-16 Article 1 ARS 36-883.02.D.
Findings: Based on Surveyor's observations and a review of 3 staff files, Staff #1 (start date 08/16/2016) was lacking documentation of good faith efforts to contact previous employers.
2021-05-20 2021-06-16 Article 2 R9-5-203.A. 1-2
Findings: Based on Surveyor's observations and a review of 3 staff files, Staff #1 (start date 08/16/2016) was lacking documentation of a completed DCS Direct Service affidavit.
2021-05-20 2021-06-16 Article 2 R9-5-203.E.
Findings: Based on Surveyor's observations and a review of 3 staff files, Staff #1 (start date 08/16/2016), Staff #2 (start date 03/27/2014) and Staff #3 (start date 04/01/2015) were each lacking documentation of submission of information necessary to complete the DCS Central Registry background check. **Previously cited on 11/17/2020 for Staff #1 and Staff #2.
2021-05-20 2021-06-16 article 3 R9-5-301.F.1.2.
Findings: Based on Surveyor's observations and a review of 3 staff files, Staff #1's (start date 08/16/2016) file was lacking documentation of a negative TB test or written statement from a health care provider indicating freedom from TB, before the starting date of employment.
2021-05-20 2021-06-16 article 3 R9-5-301.G. 1-3.
Findings: Based on Surveyor's observations, a review of 3 staff files and staff interview, the 3 staff present at the facility were each lacking documentation of current training in first aid and CPR. Staff stated that training was current. However, documentation was not made available at the time of inspection.

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