Cactus Blossom Childcare - Benson AZ CHILD CARE SMALL GROUP HOME

3154 W. Cactus Blossom Dr. , Benson AZ 85602
(928) 275-3155

About the Provider

Description: Cactus Blossom Childcare offers quality care, educational play and activities in a natural and gentle environment. Organic, natural/non-GMO and Gluten-free meals served 2x a day (along with a morning and afternoon snack) are included in tuition. Infants from 6 weeks and up are welcome, as are toddlers and pre-K kids up to their 6th birthday.

Additional Information: CPR Certified for both infants and adults First Aid certified Have Valid Level-one fingerprint clearance card Have completed background check from AZ DHS Central Registry Over a decade of childcare experience.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: SGH-18801
  • Capacity: 10
  • Age Range: 6 weeks old, 1 year, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care, Emergency Care, Full-Time, Part-Time
  • Transportation: , Emergency Only
  • Current License Issue Date: Feb 20, 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
2022-01-11 2022-01-14 Article 3 R9-3-309.H.
Findings: Surveyor 2 reviewed the group home's first aid kit and noted that it contained the following nonprescription medications: -Sting Relief Pads; -Burn Cream; -Neomycin Antibiotic Ointment; -Antacids; -Ibuprofen; -Extra Stength Non Asprin.
2022-01-11 2022-01-14 Article 5 R9-3-504.B.1-2
Findings: Surveyor 2 reviewed the group home's documentation of smoke detector battery checks and noted that for the previous 12 months, the Provider was only able to provide documentation to verify battery checks in April and November of 2021.
2022-01-11 2022-01-14 Article 5 R9-3-504.F.4.
Findings: Surveyor 2 reviewed the group home's fire drill documentation and noted that there were no fire drills documented for May, September nor October of 2021.
2021-01-19 2021-01-22 Article 3 R9-3-303.B.1-10
Findings: Surveyor 2 reviewed 14 children's emergency cards and observed the following: * Child 1, Child 2, Child 3, and Child 4 were missing the date of enrollment. * Child 5 and Child 6 were missing an emergency card. The Provider was advised that the children are not allowed attend the group home without having a card on file.
2021-01-19 2021-01-22 Article 3 R9-3-304.A.1-2
Findings: Surveyor 2 reviewed the binder with the children's emergency cards and observed the following: * Child 3 was missing documentation of an immunization record. * The immunization record for Child 4 was not current as it only listed the first shot received on their date of birth. * Child 5 and Child 6 were missing documentation of their immunization records. The Provider was advised that the children are not allowed to attend the group home without having a copy of their immunization record.
2021-01-19 2021-01-22 Article 3 R9-3-309.B.3.a-g
Findings: Surveyor 2 reviewed the medication form for Child 7 and observed that it was missing the start and end date of administration.
2021-01-19 2021-01-22 Article 3 R9-3-309.B.4.e.
Findings: Surveyor 2 reviewed the medication form for Child 7 and observed that the over the counter medication listed has an age restriction on it. The Provider acknowledged that she did not have a note from a health care provider to administer the medication.
2021-01-19 2021-01-22 Article 5 R9-3-502.C.2.a.i-ii
Findings: During the inspection of the outdoor activity area, Surveyor 1 measured the the pea gravel under the swings at 1.0 inches and less than an inch under the slide.
2021-01-19 2021-01-22 Article 5 R9-3-504.F.1.a-b
Findings: Surveyor 1 reviewed the fire drill log and observed that there was no fire drill documented as conducted in April, August, or October 2020.
2020-07-07 2020-07-08 Article 3 R9-3-305.A.2.a-b
Findings: The Team Leader reviewed the sign-in and out logs for July 2020 and observed the following: * Child 1 was being signed-in and out with initials only. * Child 2 was signed-in and out ahead of time as the parent had signed their name on future dates. * Child 3 was being signed-in and out with initials only.
2020-02-19 2020-02-20 Article 3 R9-3-309.F.1.
Findings: The Provider acknowledged that she only had one lock box and did not have a second one available for the refrigerator in case she had to accept a medication requiring refrigeration.
2020-02-19 2020-02-20 Article 3 R9-3-309.H.
Findings: The Team Leader inspected the first-aid kit and observed that there was a packet of antibiotic cream in it.
2020-02-19 2020-02-20 Article 4 R9-3-401.A.
Findings: The Surveyor observed that the Provider had a boppy pillow available for use for the infants. The Provider was advised that the boppy pillow has to be removed and is not allowed for use with enrolled children.
2020-02-19 2020-02-20 Article 5 R9-3-506.4.
Findings: During the inspection of the toddler bathroom area, the Surveyor observed that there was a potty chair available for use. The Provider was advised that potty chair's are not approved for use as they are not plumbed into a wall and do not offer water pressure.
2020-02-19 2020-02-20 Article 5 R9-3-507.B.1.a.
Findings: During the inspection of the two diaper changing areas, the Surveyor observed that both of the diaper changing mats had straps attached to them and are not sanitizable.

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