Bridges Preschool - Tempe AZ CHILD CARE CENTER

7570 SOUTH WILLOW DRIVE , TEMPE AZ 85283
(480) 345-5555

About the Provider

Description: All of BRiDGES' Preschool teachers and staff have, or are finishing degrees in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or child related field. BRiDGES Preschool is growing in popularity among Colleges and Universities for our innovative, developmentally appropriate environments that are among the very best in the world-wide field of Preschool and Early Childhood Education. BRiDGES' Teachers & Children love their school because it's safe, comfortable, respectful and educationally rich. Our hands-on, hands-in preschool programs include science experiments, cooking projects and gardening activities. We integrate primary Spanish and Sign Language, music and movement, children's literature, zoo phonics, dramatic play, story time and ample outside time on our Adventure Playgrounds. Our Teachers model and administer appropriate social skills, communication skills, discipline, assertiveness training and problem solving skills.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-15646
  • Capacity: 162
  • Age Range: Ones; Twos; Three to Five; School-Age
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: Jan 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
2021-12-13 2021-12-15 article 5 R9-5-501.A.12
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: Classroom #1: *There was raw wood exposed at the bottom of the beige shelf where the edging was protruding forward. Classroom #4: *There was exposed drywall where the base board was coming off the wall by the playground door.
2021-12-13 2021-12-15 article 5 R9-5-501.C.5.a-k.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, Classroom #6 lacked a posted lesson plan for the calendar week.
2021-12-13 2021-12-15 Article 5 R9-5-512.B.1.2.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, the following areas were not maintained in a clean condition: Classroom #5: *There were dried brown spots and brown drippings located behind the trash can on the north wall. Classroom #6: *There was a build-up of dirt on the step stool. *There was a build-up of dirt on the wall located under the soap dispenser.
2021-12-13 2021-12-15 Article 5 R9-5-512.F.8.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, in Classroom #3, the restroom sink was inoperable.
2021-12-13 2021-12-15 Article 5 R9-5-513.B.1.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, in Classroom #7, the fish tank was not maintained in a clean condition. There was a black/green dirt residue throughout the tank.
2021-12-13 2021-12-15 Article 6 R9-5-603.C.2.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children on the playground: *The base of the yellow metal poles on the climbing structure were rusted. *There was a cracked blue coating on the climbing structure that has rusted metal exposed. *There was a metal wire along the east fence that was protruding up from the ground. *The base of the beige shade pole was corroded and rusted with sharp edges. *The base of the east fence was corroded and rusted. *The base of the white shade pole was rusted with sharp edges. *The wood base of the blue bus was buckled causing a tripping hazard. *The metal lights of the blue bus were rusted. Toddler playground: *The red shade pole was rusted at the base with sharp edges. *The blue plastic car had a broken steering wheel with sharp edges.
2020-12-17 2020-12-28 Article 5 R9-5-501.A.21.a.b.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observations on the 3's and up Playground, there was a push broom and a broom with dustpan under the window sill accessible to the enrolled children.
2020-12-17 2020-12-28 article 5 R9-5-503.A.1.a.b.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation in Classroom 6, there was a paint brush in the diaper changing sink.
2020-12-17 2020-12-28 article 5 R9-5-503.A.3.4.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation in Classroom 6, the soiled clothing container lacked a waterproof liner.
2020-12-17 2020-12-28 Article 5 R9-5-512.C.2.a-c.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation in the Classroom 6 Restroom, there are 5 round holes in the wall tile that are chipped and accessible to the enrolled children .
2020-12-17 2020-12-28 Article 6 R9-5-603.C.2.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation on the 3's and up Playground, the following hazards were observered accessible to the enrolled children as follows: *There were 2 open bags of potting soil located in the garden area. *The wood baseboards along the building were weathered and the paint was chipped and splintered. *The base of the three yellow posts on the steps of the large play structure had chipped paint and rust.
2020-05-15 2020-06-10 article 3 R9-5-301.F.1.2.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Team Leader and the Surveyor's observations, it was determined that the file for Staff #1 (start date: 7/11/2012) lacked documentation of a negative Mantoux skin test.
2020-05-15 2020-06-10 article 3 R9-5-306.A.7.
Findings: Based on facility documentation, staff interview and the Team Leader and the Surveyor's observations, it was determined that the facility lacked the attendance records for Child #1 for August 2019. Staff stated they were not able to find them.
2020-05-15 2020-06-10 article 5 R9-5-503.B.1.2.
Findings: Based on the Team Leader and the Surveyor's observations, in the One's classroom, a red plastic spoon was on the diaper changing sink. *Reference R9-5-503 A.
2020-05-15 2020-06-10 Article 5 R9-5-514.F.1.
Findings: Per allegation and based on facility documentation, staff interview and the Team Leader and the Surveyor's observations, it was determined that the Licensee did not notify the enrolled child's parent immediately after an injury occurred. Per staff interview they notify the director when an incident occurs, they do not contact the parents. Per documentation there was no documentation of parent notification.

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