Description: DEE'S CONNECTING HEARTS is a CHILD CARE SMALL GROUP HOME in TOLLESON AZ, with a maximum capacity of 10 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of Infant; Ones; School-Age. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Survey Date | Date Corrected | Rule/Statute | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-12-31 | 2020-01-10 | Article 3 | R9-3-301.A.4.a |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation upon arrival to the group home, the Provider was outside on the front driveway. The Provider's daughter, who is fifteen-years-old, was alone inside the home with one enrolled child. | |||
| 2019-12-31 | 2020-01-10 | Article 3 | R9-3-302.A.1-14. |
| Findings: Based on a review of 2 staff files and discussion with the Provider, Surveyor determined that 1 of 2 staff members did not complete the required new staff training within 10 days of their starting date of employment. Staff #1-starting date of employment-1/30/2019. The file lacked documentation of the required new staff training within 10 days of the starting date of employment. | |||
| 2019-12-31 | 2020-01-10 | Article 5 | R9-3-507.B.1.a. |
| Findings: Based on Surveyor observation, it was found that the diaper changing pad was made of a cloth material. | |||
| 2019-06-14 | 2019-07-14 | Article 4 | R9-3-401.B.2. |
| Findings: During an inspection of the group home, Surveyor observed several weeds and grass 2 feet high in the backyard (outdoor play area). | |||
| 2019-06-14 | 2019-07-14 | Article 5 | R9-3-504.F.1. |
| Findings: The Surveyor observed the fire drill log and found that no drill was conducted in 3/2019, 4/2019, and 5/2019. | |||
| 2019-06-14 | 2019-07-14 | Article 5 | R9-3-505.D.1. |
| Findings: Based on Surveyor observation and interview with the Provider, the stairway to the upper floor lacked a gate to separate the unapproved areas of the group home from the areas of the child care group home approved for providing child care services. | |||
| 2019-01-29 | 2019-02-04 | Article 3 | R9-3-301.F.1. |
| Findings: Based on a review of Provider records and interview with the Provider, Surveyor determined the Provider did not include the following information in the statement of services: 1) Whether enrolled children go on field trips under the supervision of a staff member; 2) Whether the child care group home provides transportation for enrolled children to or from school, a school bus stop, or other locations; 3) The mechanism by which a staff member will verify that an individual contacting the child care group home by telephone claiming to be the parent of an enrolled child is the enrolled child ' s parent; 4) A statement that a parent has access to the areas on the premises where the parent ' s enrolled child is receiving child care services; 5) A statement that inspection reports for the child care group home are available for review at the child care group home; and 6)The local address and contact telephone number for the Department. | |||
| 2019-01-29 | 2019-02-04 | Article 4 | R9-3-401.B.2. |
| Findings: During an inspection of the group home, Surveyor observed the south side outdoor backyard divider fence was loose and not secure and accessible to the enrolled children. | |||
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