C.U.S.D.#80 - CHANDLER KIDS EXPRESS - TARWATER ELE - Chandler AZ CHILD CARE PUBLIC SCHOOL

2300 SOUTH GARDNER DRIVE , CHANDLER AZ 85248
(480) 224-3915

About the Provider

Description: The Chandler Unified School District prides itself in being able to provide before and after school care for its students. We recognize that quality care is essential to children's growth and development. We understand that you as a parent have many options available to you for your child's care. At CUSD Kids Express, we look forward to providing your child with opportunities for enrichment that extend beyond the school day. Our goal is simple: To provide seamless integration of CUSD's excellent programming into Kids Express so that children have opportunities for both personal and academic growth.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-12756
  • Capacity: 165
  • Age Range: School-Age
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: 2021-08-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2024-07-31
  • 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
2021-07-14 2021-07-23 article 5 R9-5-501.A.12
Findings: Based on Surveyor #2's observations, the vent in the restroom (between rooms 35 and 36) used by enrolled children was not securely attached to the ceiling. There was a screw missing and a 1" gap between one side of the vent and the ceiling.
2021-07-14 2021-07-23 Article 5 R9-5-501.A.21.a.b.
Findings: Based on Surveyor #2's observations, there was a plunger and toilet brush in the restroom used by enrolled children (between rooms 35 and 36) that was accessible.
2021-07-14 2021-07-23 article 5 R9-5-505. 1-8.
Findings: Based on Surveyors' observations and staff interview, the pod area, between rooms 35 and 36, was lacking a sufficient supply of toys, materials and equipment to meet the needs of the enrolled children. Staff were in the process of unpacking materials, and stated the materials will be set out by July 21, 2021.
2021-07-14 2021-07-23 Article 6 R9-5-603.C.1.a-c.
Findings: Based on Surveyor #1's observations, there was a 6" gap between the bottom rail of the iron fencing and the ground, at the northeast corner of the kindergarten playground used by enrolled children.
2021-07-14 2021-07-23 Article 6 R9-5-603.C.2.
Findings: Based on Surveyor #1's observations, the following hazards were observed on the kindergarten playground used by enrolled children: **There were two metal picnic tables that had sharp edges accessible to enrolled children, one at the umbrella hole and one at the edge of the table. **The shade structure canopy poles had flaking paint due to rust accessible to enrolled children. **There was a 17' x 2 1/4" gap between the sidewalk and the edge of the rubber resilient surfacing.
2021-07-13 2021-09-07 Article 1 ARS 36-883.02.C.1-3.
Findings: Based on Surveyors' observations, a review of staff files and staff interview, 15 of the 17 staff that were on-site at the facility were lacking documentation of a completed criminal history affidavit due to the lack of staff files. Staff stated that the files were at off-site at another facility, and was not able to obtain the documentation within two hours of Surveyor's request. **Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #5, Staff #6, Staff #7, Staff #8, Staff #9, Staff #10, Staff #11, Staff #12, Staff #13, Staff #14, Staff #15 (start dates unknown).
2021-07-13 2021-09-07 Article 1 ARS 36-883.02.D.
Findings: Based on Surveyors' observations, a review of staff files and staff interview, 15 of the 18 staff that were on the premises were lacking documentation of good faith efforts to contact previous employers, due to the lack of staff files. Staff stated that the files were off-site at another facility, and was not able to obtain the documentation within two hours of Surveyor's request. **Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #5, Staff #6, Staff #7, Staff #8, Staff #9, Staff #10, Staff #11, Staff #12, Staff #13, Staff #14, Staff #15. *Reference R9-5-402.
2021-07-13 2021-09-07 Article 2 R9-5-203.A. 1-2
Findings: Based on Surveyors' observations, a review of staff files and staff interview, 15 of the 17 staff that were on-site at the facility were lacking documentation of a completed DCS Direct Service affidavit due to the lack of staff files. Staff stated that the files were off-site at another facility, and was not able to obtain the documentation within two hours of Surveyor's request. **Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #5, Staff #6, Staff #7, Staff #8, Staff #9, Staff #10, Staff #11, Staff #12, Staff #13, Staff #14, Staff #15 (start dates unknown).
2021-07-13 2021-09-07 Article 2 R9-5-203.C.
Findings: Findings Based on Surveyors' observations and a review of facility documentation, the Surveyors were unable to verify Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #3's (start dates unknown) fingerprint clearance cards. Documentation of fingerprint clearance cards were lacking from the staff files.
2021-07-13 2021-09-07 Article 2 R9-5-203.E.
Findings: Based on Surveyors' observations, a review of staff files and staff interview, 15 of the 17 staff that were on-site at the facility were lacking documentation of the DCS background check submission due to the lack of staff files. Staff stated that the files were off-site at another facility, and was not able to obtain the documentation within two hours of Surveyor's request. **Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #5, Staff #6, Staff #7, Staff #8, Staff #9, Staff #10, Staff #11, Staff #12, Staff #13, Staff #14, Staff #15 (start dates unknown).
2021-07-13 2021-09-07 article 3 R9-5-301.B.3.
Findings: Based on Surveyor #1's observations and a review of facility documentation, Staff #15 (start date unknown) and Staff #16's (start date 09/03/2015) attendance records were each lacking a time of arrival on 07/13/2021.
2021-07-13 2021-09-07 article 3 R9-5-301.F.1.2.
Findings: Based on Surveyors' observations, a review of staff files and staff interview, 15 of the 18 staff that were on the premises were lacking documentation of a negative TB test or a written statement from a health care provider indicating freedom from TB, due to the lack of staff files. Staff stated that the files were off-site at another facility, and was not able to obtain the documentation within two hours of Surveyor's request. **Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #5, Staff #6, Staff #7, Staff #8, Staff #9, Staff #10, Staff #11, Staff #12, Staff #13, Staff #14, Staff #15.
2021-07-13 2021-09-07 article 3 R9-5-302.A.1-18.
Findings: Based on Surveyor #2's observations and a review of facility documentation, the Facility's parent handbook was lacking procedures for notifying a parent before a pesticide is applied on the facility's premises.
2021-07-13 2021-09-07 article 3 R9-5-303.B.
Findings: Based on Surveyor #1's observations and a review of facility documentation, Computer Room B was lacking a posted licensed capacity.
2021-07-13 2021-09-07 article 3 R9-5-304.B.1-9.
Findings: Based on Surveyor #1's observations and a review of facility documentation, 15 of 15 Emergency Information and Immunization Record cards reviewed lacked the following required information: **Child #1, Child #4, Child #5, Child #13, Child #14 - 2nd emergency contact and parent/guardian signature. **Child #2, Child #6, Child #7, Child #9, Child #10, Child #11, Child #12 - Parent/guardian signature. **Child #3 - Home address, city, state, and zip code of the 2nd parent of the child; 2nd emergency contact and parent/guardian signature. **Child #8 - The name, home address, city, state, zip code and contact telephone number of the 2nd parent of the child; and parent/guardian signature. **Child #15 - Child's city, state and zip code; 2nd emergency contact's telephone number; and parent/guardian signature.

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