Description: Desert Garden Montessori’s mission is to create an environment for children in which they are encouraged to explore, create, learn, socialize, and celebrate their unique talents. The School is committed to developing within each child a sense of responsibility and interdependence with their community and the world. Accordingly, Desert Garden’s philosophy encourages children to appreciate and respect nature and the environment. Like the flowers in a garden, the children will learn and grow together in peaceful coexistence. Thus, the name “Desert Garden Montessoriâ€.
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| Survey Date | Date Corrected | Rule/Statute | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-02-09 | 2021-03-09 | article 3 | R9-5-301.F.1.2. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, the following were found: 1) The file for Staff #1 lacked a negative TB Mantoux test before their start date of (1/30/2019). The negative TB Mantoux test was read on 2/16/2019; 2) The file for Staff #2 lacked a written statement that the staff member was free from infectious active tuberculosis that is signed and dated by a health care provider within six months before the starting date of employment of 8/14/2020. The written statement was signed by the health care provider on 9/22/2020. | |||
| 2021-02-09 | 2021-03-09 | article 5 | R9-5-501.A.12 |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observations, the following hazard was accessible to the enrolled children in Room #3: 1) The plastic foot pedal on the gray garbage container was torn off exposing a sharp metal piece. | |||
| 2021-02-09 | 2021-03-09 | article 5 | R9-5-501.A.13.a.b. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observations, it was determined that there were 2 tricycles missing handle bar protectors on the outdoor activity area. | |||
| 2021-02-09 | 2021-03-09 | article 5 | R9-5-502.C.1.m.n. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, it was determined that the infant feeding instructions were not posted in the kitchen. | |||
| 2021-02-09 | 2021-03-09 | article 5 | R9-5-503.A.1.a.b. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, it was found that the diaper changing surface had a spoon and a dish on it in Room #5. | |||
| 2021-02-09 | 2021-03-09 | Article 5 | R9-5-511.C. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, there were 4 nap sleeping mats occupied by enrolled children that were spaced less than 18 inches apart in room #8. | |||
| 2021-02-09 | 2021-03-09 | Article 5 | R9-5-516.B.4.d. |
| Findings: The over the counter medication for Child #1 noted an age requirement. The child's age fell outside the manufacturer's age range and required a doctor's authorization. There was no documentation from the child's health care provider. | |||
| 2020-02-18 | 2020-03-06 | article 3 | R9-5-301.F.1.2. |
| Findings: Finding: Based on review of facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that Staff #1 lacked a negative Mantoux skin test before the starting date of employment (start date: 01/06/2020; test read: 01/14/2020). | |||
| 2020-02-18 | 2020-03-06 | article 3 | R9-5-306.A.1. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation, information provided by staff and Surveyors' observations, it was determined that the facility did not obtain a signature from each enrolled child's parent or individual designated by the enrolled child's parent, each time the enrolled child was admitted or released. Staff stated that they only use an electronic system which only requires a pin number. | |||
| 2020-02-18 | 2020-03-06 | article 3 | R9-5-306.B.1. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation, information provided by staff, and Surveyors' observations, it was determined that staff does not maintain daily documentation of the presence of an enrolled child in an activity area. Staff stated that a white board is utilized to show when a child enters or leaves a room. | |||
| 2020-02-18 | 2020-03-06 | article 3 | R9-5-309.A. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation, information provided by staff, and Surveyors' observations, it was determined that the facility lacked a violation free fire inspection. Staff stated it was unknown that an inspection was needed from City of Phoenix. | |||
| 2020-02-18 | 2020-03-06 | article 5 | R9-5-501.A.19.a.b. |
| Findings: Based on Surveyors' observations, in the outdoor cabinet located on the playground near room 1, there were 6 stored bottles of hand soap accessible to the enrolled children. | |||
| 2020-02-18 | 2020-03-06 | article 5 | R9-5-503.A.2.a-c. |
| Findings: Based on Surveyors' observations in the toddler classroom 6, the water in the diaper changing sink was 72 F, which is below the required 86 F and 110 F. | |||
| 2020-02-18 | 2020-03-06 | Article 5 | R9-5-512.B.1.2. |
| Findings: Based on Surveyors' observations in the primary classroom 2, there were chunks of dust droppings on toilet #1 that had fallen from the vent above. | |||
| 2020-02-18 | 2020-03-06 | Article 5 | R9-5-512.D. |
| Findings: Based on Surveyors' observations in the primary classroom 2, the toilet base had dirty caulking which had begun to peel. | |||
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