CACTUS PRESCHOOL #1 - Phoenix AZ CHILD CARE CENTER

3920 EAST SOUTHERN AVENUE , PHOENIX AZ 85040
(602) 437-3400

About the Provider

Description: At Arizona child care center we know that selecting a day care or preschool provider can be an overwhelming task. It will be one of the most important decisions you'll make, because the early years of care are critical to the long-term development of your child. At our Arizona day care center, you will be offered the best Phoenix baby care, Phoenix day care, Phoenix preschool and Arizona infant care for your child. Arizona child care center offer a setting that nurtures your child's intellectual, physical, emotional and social development.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-10071
  • Capacity: 168
  • Age Range: Infant; Ones; Twos; Three to Five; School-Age
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: Aug 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
2021-07-06 2021-07-09 article 3 R9-5-304.B.1-9.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that 2 out of 25 enrolled children's Emergency, Information and Immunization Record cards reviewed lacked the following required information: Child #1 and child #2: The date of the child's enrollment.
2021-07-06 2021-07-09 article 3 R9-5-306.B.1.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that the 1's and 2's classroom roster did not reflect the number of children present (8 children present, 7 children listed on the roster.) *Previously cited 07-24-2019 and 09-23-2020.
2021-07-06 2021-07-09 article 3 R9-5-309.A.2.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that the Licensee lacked documentation of a current violation free fire inspection report as required.
2021-07-06 2021-07-09 article 5 R9-5-501.A.12
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: 1's Classroom: *There was a wax burner that was hot to the touch located on the wooden shelf on the south wall. School-Age Classroom *There was a wax burner that was hot to the touch located on the wooden book shelf on the west wall. *There was chipped laminate with exposed wood on the corner of the red table located in the middle of the classroom.
2021-07-06 2021-07-09 article 5 R9-5-501.A.19.a.b.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, the following chemicals were accessible to enrolled children: 1's and 2's Classroom: *There was a can of Disinfectant located next to a heated wax burner on a cabinet on the south wall. 4's Classroom: *There was a container of Equate shaving cream on the brown shelf located on the west wall.
2021-07-06 2021-07-09 article 5 R9-5-501.C.4.a-i.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, the 2's and 3's classroom and the School-age classroom lacked a posted schedule of children's age-appropriate activities.
2021-07-06 2021-07-09 article 5 R9-5-501.C.9.a-c.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, in the Infants' room, there were 4 packages of Huggies wipes labeled with a first name only. In the 1's and 2's classroom, there was 1 tube of A & D diaper cream and 1 tube of unlabeled Bourdeaux diaper cream. *Previously cited: 07-24-2020.
2021-07-06 2021-07-09 article 5 R9-5-503.A.1.a.b.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, the diaper changing surface was not smooth and kept clear of items not required for diaper changing in the following areas: Infant Classroom: *There was a peeling, rough texture on the backsplash. 1's and 2's Classroom: *There was a peeling,rough texture on the surface. *There was a waterpaint container on the diaper changing surface. Early 2's Classroom: *There was a peeling, rough texture around the sink.
2021-07-06 2021-07-09 article 5 R9-5-503.A.3.4.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, in the 1's and 2's classroom, the soiled diaper container lacked a lid. The 2's and 3's classroom lacked a soiled clothing container. *Previously cited: 07-24-2020, 09-23-2020.
2021-07-06 2021-07-09 Article 5 R9-5-512.C.2.a-c.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, there were cracked and broken blue floor tiles in all rooms and hallways throughout the facility. *Previously cited: 07-24-2020.
2021-07-06 2021-07-09 Article 5 R9-5-512.F.8.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, the following plumbing fixtures were not maintained in a clean and working condition: 1's and 2's Classroom: *The diaper changing sink was not draining. School-Age Classroom: *1 sink was inoperable on the east side of the toilet room.
2021-07-06 2021-07-09 Article 5 R9-5-512.F.9.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, in the 1's and 2's classroom, there was chipped porcelain with sharp edges located on the toilet tank cover in the toilet room.
2021-07-06 2021-07-09 Article 5 R9-5-517.A.10.c.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, in the van, the weather stripping on the front windshield was loose and coming off.
2021-07-06 2021-07-09 Article 6 R9-5-603.C.2.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: Toddler Playground: *There was cracked concrete with exposed reinforcing bars located on the west wall. Preschool Playground: *There were 2 trikes with 2 pedal pads missing. *There were 3 trikes with 2 pedal pads missing on the circle bike play structure. *There were several areas of cracked and broken wood located on the top and bottom of the railing on the brown and white play structure.
2021-07-06 2021-07-09 Article 6 R9-5-603.E.1.2.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, the outdoor activity areas lacked the following required resilient surfacing: Toddler Playground: *4 of the required 6 inches of loose wood chips in the fall zones of the green slide. *5 of the required 6 inches of loose wood chips in the fall zones of the wide, green slide. Preschool Playground: *5 of the required 6 inches of loose wood chips in the fall zones of the swings, the blue swirly slide and the blue slide. *4 of the required 6 inches of loose wood chips in the fall zones of the white slide.

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