Great Explorers - Surprise AZ CHILD CARE CENTER

15637 NORTH HOLLYHOCK STREET , SURPRISE AZ 85374
(623) 972-9478
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About the Provider

Description: GREAT EXPLORERS is a CHILD CARE CENTER in SURPRISE AZ, with a maximum capacity of 75 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant; Ones; Twos; Three to Five; School-Age. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-8108
  • Capacity: 75
  • Age Range: Infant; 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
2021-12-03 2021-12-07 article 3 R9-5-302.A.1-18.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, after a review of the Statement of Child Care Services, it was determined the following lacked: -Transportation procedures -Field trip requirements and procedures
2021-12-03 2021-12-07 article 5 R9-5-501.A.12
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, in the Toddler 1 room, there were three 1-2 inch holes in the wall in the puzzle area. In the bathroom there were two 1 inch holes in the wall and chipped paint around the holes. In the 4's bathroom, there were two 4 inch bolts protruding from the base of the toilet.
2021-12-03 2021-12-07 article 5 R9-5-502.C.3.a.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, in the Infant room, there was an unlabeled bottle in the fridge.
2021-12-03 2021-12-07 article 5 R9-5-503.A.3.4.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, in the Infant room, the soiled clothes bin lacked a waterproof liner.
2021-12-03 2021-12-07 article 5 R9-5-503.D.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, the Toddler 1 and Toddler 2 room's, lacked a posted diaper changing procedure.
2021-12-03 2021-12-07 article 5 R9-5-509.C.18.e.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observations, the posted breakfast menu for the day of the inspection documented whole grain english muffin, bananas and milk, however the enrolled children were served raisin bread and applesauce. The substitution of raisin bread and applesauce was not documented on the menu.
2021-12-03 2021-12-07 Article 5 R9-5-512.D.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, in the 4's bathroom, there was a yellow substance in the toilet bowl.
2021-04-01 2021-04-02 Article 2 R9-5-203.A. 1-2
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Team Leader's observation, after a review of 3 staff files, it was determined the following lacked: Staff #1 (start date 3/30/2015): The completed Central Registry Affidavit.
2021-04-01 2021-04-02 Article 2 R9-5-203.E.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Team Leader's observation, after a review of 3 staff files, it was determined the following lacked: Staff #1 (start date 3/30/2015): The DCS Central Registry results.
2020-12-08 2020-12-09 Article 2 R9-5-203.A. 1-2
Findings: Based on the facility documentation and the Surveyors observations, after a review of 3 staff files, it was determined the following lacked: Staff #1 (start date 9/16/2019): A completed Criminal History Affidavit- lacked the facility address or CDC and question 3 was not addressed.
2020-12-08 2020-12-09 article 3 R9-5-304.B.1-9.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors observations, after a review of 15 Emergency, Information and Immunization Record cards, it was determined the following lacked: Child #1 and Child #4: The name of the individual to be contacted in case of injury or sudden illness of the child. Child #2: The name and contact telephone number of the second individual authorized by the child 's parent to collect the child in case of emergency. Child #3: The name and contact telephone number of the second individual authorized by the child 's parent to collect the child in case of emergency and the name of the individual to be contacted in case of injury or sudden illness of the child.
2020-12-08 2020-12-09 Article 4 R9-5-403.A.1-17.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observations, after a review of 3 staff files, it was determined the following lacked: Staff #1 (start date 9/16/2019): The 10 day new staff training was completed on 9/30/2019, 4 days past the required time frame.
2020-12-08 2020-12-09 Article 6 R9-5-603.E.1.2.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors observations, the playground lacked the following required resilient surfacing (wood chips): -The green slide lacked 3" of the required 6" of resilient surface within the fall zone. -The rock climber lacked 4" of the required 6" of resilient surface within the fall zone. -The rock stairs lacked 5" of the required 6" of resilient surface within the fall zone.
2020-12-08 2020-12-09 Article 6 R9-5-605.B.6.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors observations, in the 3's classroom, there was 2 uncovered electrical outlets on the wall next to the bathroom and two uncovered electrical outlets on the bulletin board wall. In the 4's classroom, there was 2 uncovered electrical outlets in the play kitchen area.
2019-12-09 2019-12-10 article 5 R9-5-501.A.12
Findings: Based on surveyor's observation, it was found that in the 1/2's room the sheetrock had worn off on a corner leaving the metal rod exposed.

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Reviews

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Momma bear Apr 26, 2021
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Horrible!!!!! Do not take your baby there. I walked in to the teachers eating while my baby is on the floor (not mobile) while older walking infants are all over by her. Top it off she was soiled with dry poop! I do not recommend them.

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