Arizona Desert Head Start - Tolleson AZ CHILD CARE PUBLIC SCHOOL

8803 WEST VAN BUREN STREET , TOLLESON AZ 85353
(623) 907-5260

About the Provider

Description: ARIZONA DESERT HEAD START is a CHILD CARE PUBLIC SCHOOL in TOLLESON AZ, with a maximum capacity of 82 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Ones; Twos; . The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-17701
  • Capacity: 82
  • Age Range: Ones; Twos;
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: Jul 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
2021-04-15 2021-04-26 article 3 R9-5-304.B.1-9.
Findings: Based on Surveyor's observation and review of facility documentation at the time of the inspection, 6 of 25 Emergency Information and Immunization record cards reviewed lacked the following documentation: Child #1: Parent/Guardian signature. Child #2: Health care provider's name and phone number. Child #3: Date of Enrollment. Child #4: Date of Enrollment; Parent/Guardian's contact information. Child #5: Parent/Guardian signature. Child #6: Health care provider's name and phone number.
2021-04-15 2021-04-26 article 5 R9-5-501.C.5.a-k.
Findings: Based on Surveyor's observation and review of facility documentation at the time of the inspection, the lesson plans posted in Room 216 lacked a date.
2021-04-15 2021-04-26 Article 5 R9-5-514.A.1-6.
Findings: Based on Surveyor's observation at the time of the inspection, the facility's first-aid kit lacked sterile gauze rolls.
2021-04-15 2021-04-26 Article 5 R9-5-516.I.2
Findings: Based on Surveyor's observation at the time of the inspection, the facility's first-aid kit contained two packets of triple antibiotic ointment.
2021-04-15 2021-04-26 Article 6 R9-5-603.C.2.
Findings: Based on Surveyor's observation at the time of the inspection, the resilient surface on the facility playground had two areas where the surface had become torn, creating a tripping hazard for children on the playground.
2020-02-26 2020-03-26 article 3 R9-5-301.F.1.2.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation and review of 5 staff files, it was determined that 1 of the 5 staff files lacked documentation verifying that results of a negative Mantoux skin test given to a staff member was within 12 months before the starting date of employment. * Staff #1-starting date of employment-10/19/2018. The file had documentation indicating that a negative Mantoux skin test was read on 3/25/2019 * Staff #2-starting date of employment-7/25/2016. The file had documentation indicating that a negative Mantoux skin test was read on 1/2/2017 * Staff #3-starting date of employment-1/3/2017. The file had documentation indicating that a negative Mantoux skin test was read on 8/8/2017 The results were not verified within 12 months before the starting date of employment.
2020-02-26 2020-03-26 article 3 R9-5-302.A.1-18.
Findings: During a review of the Facility's Statement of Child Care Services and the Surveyor's observation, it was determined that the Statement of Services did not include 1 of the 18 required elements of Child Care Services below: ** The procedures for notifying a parent at least 48 hours before a pesticide is applied on a facility's premises
2020-02-26 2020-03-26 article 3 R9-5-303.A
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, it was found that the Name of the Director was not correctly posted in the facility posting area in Room #230. The parents are required to sign in and out in the licensed classrooms.
2020-02-26 2020-03-26 article 3 R9-5-306.B.1.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observations, it was determined that 8 children were present outside on the playground but the staff from Room #217 lacked an attendance roster.
2020-02-26 2020-03-26 article 5 R9-5-503.A.1.a.b.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, it was determined that the surface on the diaper changing table in Room 217 was worn and rough to the touch in several areas.
2020-02-26 2020-03-26 article 5 R9-5-503.F.1.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, it was found that the diaper container in the Infant Room was on the floor by the diaper table and accessible to the children.
2020-02-26 2020-03-26 Article 5 R9-5-512.B.1.2.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, it was found that the white step stool in the bathroom had dirt and grime on the surface in several areas.
2020-02-26 2020-03-26 Article 6 R9-5-603.C.2.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observations, the following hazards were observed on the playgrounds: * Preschool Playground: 1) There was a hole 1/2 foot x 2 feet in size by the canopy on the north end, 2) The artificial turf had a tear 4 feet x 2 Feet causing the material underneath to be exposed on the south end. * Toddler/ Infant: 1) There was a hole 1 foot x 2 feet in size by the canopy on the south end, 2) The artificial turf a tear 2 feet x 1 foot causing the material underneath to be exposed on the east end,
2020-02-26 2020-03-26 Article 6 R9-5-605.B.16.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, it was determined that the fire extinguisher in the Infant Room was tagged as having last been serviced in December 2018 - more than 12 months ago.
2019-04-12 2019-05-12 Article 1 ARS 36-883.02.C.1-3.
Findings: Based on Surveyors' review of 7 staff files and a discussion with the Director, it was determined that the file for Staff #1 (start date 03/18/2019) did not contain a signed Criminal History Affidavit.

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