Description: Benchmark school offers children from the age of three through the sixth grade, an education based on the Core Knowledge Curriculum. Technology and the arts are combined in a sensorial, hands on program. A solid foundation of knowledge through a first class education will be individually structured to optimize each child’s potential. The program is based on an understanding that education is a shared responsibility of the school, parents, and community as well as the learner. Effective citizens and leaders hold moral values in high esteem. A strong emphasis will be placed on teaching these values that are recognized as essential by all cultures independent of age or geography. Our goal is to provide a strong academic foundation complemented by artistic creativity and good habits that will last a lifetime.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Survey Date | Date Corrected | Rule/Statute | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-02-16 | 2021-02-17 | article 3 | R9-5-301.I.2. |
| Findings: There was no documentation of a fire drill conducted in the month of October 2021. | |||
| 2021-02-16 | 2021-02-17 | article 3 | R9-5-302.A.1-18. |
| Findings: After a review of the facility's statement of services, it was determined the document was lacking: *a description of the facility's child care services classifications *the facility's street address, city, state, zip code, mailing address, and telephone number *child enrollment and disenrollment procedures *charges, fees, and payment requirements for child care services *child admission and release requirements *age-appropriate discipline guidelines and methods *transportation procedures *field trip requirements and procedures *responsibilities and participation of parents in facility activities *medication administration procedures *accident and emergency procedures *a notice stating inspection reports are available on-site *notice of liability insurance carried by the licensee *a provision stating that the facility is regulated by the Arizona Department of Health Services including the Department's local street address, city, state, zip code, and local telephone number *the procedures for notifying a parent at least 48 hours before a pesticide is applied on a facility's premises; and *a statement that a parent has access to the areas on facility premises where the parent's enrolled child is receiving child care services | |||
| 2021-02-16 | 2021-02-17 | Article 5 | R9-5-501.A.19.c. |
| Findings: In the bathroom in A110, there was a plunger and toilet brush in a brown paper bag next to the toilet. | |||
| 2020-01-28 | 2020-03-31 | Article 1 | ARS 36-883.02.A. |
| Findings: Findings include: The Surveyor reviewed 4 staff files and found 1 file lacking the following: Staff #1 had a fingerprint clearance card that expired on 11/5/19. At the time of inspection on 1/28/2020 the staff member had not submitted an application for a new card. | |||
| 2020-01-28 | 2020-03-31 | Article 1 | ARS 36-883.02.C.1. |
| Findings: Findings include: The Surveyor reviewed 4 staff files and found 3 files lacking the following: Staff #1 had no record of a signed Criminal History Affidavit in the staff file folder. Staff #2 did not answer question 3 on the Criminal History Affidavit. Staff #3 did not fill out, sign, and date a new Criminal History Affidavits when the staff member applied for a new | |||
| 2020-01-28 | 2020-03-31 | Article 2 | R9-5-203.A. 1-2 |
| Findings: Findings include: The Surveyor reviewed 4 staff files and found 1 file lacking the following: Staff #2 was missing documentation of DCS Registry background checks and direct service position affidavit in the staff file. | |||
| 2020-01-28 | 2020-03-31 | article 3 | R9-5-301.F.1.2. |
| Findings: Findings include: The Surveyor reviewed 4 staff files and found 1 file lacking the following: Staff #2 did not submit a report of a negative Mantoux skin test administered within 12 months before the starting date of employment on 8/5/19. The read date on the test was for 5/22/17. | |||
| 2020-01-28 | 2020-03-31 | article 3 | R9-5-304.B.1-9. |
| Findings: Findings include: The Surveyor reviewed 6 Emergency, Information, and Immunization Records and found 5 records missing the following: Child #1 was missing date of the child's enrollment. Child #2 was missing date of the child's enrollment. Child #3 was missing second emergency contact phone number. Child #4 was missing date of the child's enrollment; parent signature. Child #5 was missing date of the child's enrollment. | |||
| 2020-01-28 | 2020-03-31 | article 3 | R9-5-306.B.1. |
| Findings: Findings include: In room A112 staff were using the sign in/out sheet as the roster. Two of the eight enrolled children in the room were not signed in by their parents. | |||
| 2020-01-28 | 2020-03-31 | article 4 | R9-5-401.3. |
| Findings: Findings include: Staff #2 did not provide education documentation to verify qualifications to be a teacher-caregiver. | |||
| 2020-01-28 | 2020-03-31 | Article 4 | R9-5-402.A.1-12 |
| Findings: Findings include: The Surveyor reviewed 4 staff files and found 1 file lacking the following: Staff #2 was missing documentation of good faith efforts to contact a total of at least 2 previous employer references. | |||
| 2020-01-28 | 2020-03-31 | Article 4 | R9-5-403.A.1-17. |
| Findings: Findings include: The Surveyor reviewed 4 staff files and found 1 file lacking the following: Staff #2 (start date 8/5/19) file lacked documentation for the required new hire 10 day staff training. | |||
| 2020-01-28 | 2020-03-31 | Article 5 | R9-5-514.A.1-6. |
| Findings: Findings include: The facility's first aid kit did not have at least two sterile gauze rolls. | |||
| 2020-01-28 | 2020-03-31 | Article 6 | R9-5-603.C.2. |
| Findings: Findings include: In the front outdoor activity area by the parking lot, the Surveyor observed the Little Tykes climbing structure with several sections of plastic that were broken with jagged. | |||
| 2019-05-13 | 2019-05-15 | Article 1 | ARS 36-883.02.C.1. |
| Findings: Findings include: The Surveyor reviewed 4 staff files and found 1 file lacking the following: Staff #1 had filled a very old Criminal History Affidavit form that does not list the current misdemeanors and felonies. | |||
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