Description: Mission Statement In collaboration with our community and all other stakeholders, Desert Heights Charter School will provide a rigorous, standards based academic environment through a balance of intensive, compassionate teaching. We are dedicated to the development of vibrant, socially-responsible individuals who possess the essential life skills necessary for success.
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| Survey Date | Date Corrected | Rule/Statute | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-08-25 | 2021-08-27 | Article 2 | R9-5-203.A. 1-2 |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, after a review of 4 staff files, it was determined the file of Staff #1 (start date: 7/1/2021) lacked a completed Criminal History Affidavit, the facility name and address or CDC was not address. | |||
| 2021-08-25 | 2021-08-27 | 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 determine the following was lacking: -A description of the liability insurance required by R9-5-308 that is carried by the licensee and a statement that documentation of the liability insurance coverage is available for review on the facility premises. -A notice stating inspection reports are available on-site. -A provision stating that the facility is regulated by the Arizona Department of Health Services including the Department's local street address, city, state, zip code, and local telephone number. -The procedures for notifying a parent at least 48 hours before a pesticide is applied on a facility's premises. | |||
| 2021-08-25 | 2021-08-27 | article 3 | R9-5-303.B. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, the following room capacities did not match the capacities that were on the room usage and agreed upon on 8/4/2020: -Room 615 capacity stated 25, the capacity is 18. -Room 626 capacity stated 19, the capacity is 12. -Room 629 and 630 capacity stated 44, the capacity is 18. | |||
| 2021-08-25 | 2021-08-27 | Article 4 | R9-5-403.B.1. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, after a review of 4 staff files it was determined the file of Staff #2 (start 4/2/2018) lacked 14 and half hours of the required 18 hours of annual training for the time period of 4/2/2020-4/2/2021. | |||
| 2021-08-25 | 2021-08-27 | article 5 | R9-5-501.A.12 |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, the following rooms were not maintained free from hazards: -In Room's 615 and 617, there was 1 ceiling tile warping and curl, causing the tile to not be secured to the ceiling. -In Room 621, there were 2 ceiling tiles not secured to the ceiling. -In Room 625, there was 1 ceiling tile not secured to the ceiling. -In Room 629, there were 2 ceiling tiles not secured to the ceiling. -In Room 630, there were 6 ceiling tiles not secured to the ceiling and 2 ceiling tiles warping and curl causing the tile to not be secured to the ceiling. | |||
| 2021-08-25 | 2021-08-27 | article 5 | R9-5-501.C.6. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, enrolled 3-year-old children were observed watching a movie during the inspection. The posted lesson plan lacked documentation of screen time in minutes. | |||
| 2021-08-25 | 2021-08-27 | article 5 | R9-5-501.C.9.a-c. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, in Room 617, there was an Aquaphor container label with the child's first name only. | |||
| 2021-08-25 | 2021-08-27 | article 5 | R9-5-503.A.3.4. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, in Room 617, the soiled clothing bin lacked a waterproof linear. In Room 626, the soiled clothing bin was located across the room behind the bathroom door and not in the diaper changing area. | |||
| 2021-08-25 | 2021-08-27 | article 5 | R9-5-509.C.18.e. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observations, the posted snack menu for the day of the inspection documented green apples and cheerios, however the enrolled children were served a bagel and milk. The substitution of a bagel and milk were not documented on the menu. | |||
| 2021-08-25 | 2021-08-27 | Article 5 | R9-5-512.B.1.2. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, in the outside bathroom, there was a bucket of toys being stored in the corner of the bathroom. | |||
| 2021-08-25 | 2021-08-27 | Article 5 | R9-5-512.F.9. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, in the bathroom of Room's 615 and 617, the toilet seat hinge was cracked causing the toilet seat to be loose and wobbly. | |||
| 2021-08-25 | 2021-08-27 | Article 5 | R9-5-516.B.3.a-f. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, the written authorization form for Child #1's prescription medicine lacked the ending date of the dosage period. The written authorization form for Child #2's prescription medicine lacked the prescription number and the route of administration. | |||
| 2021-08-25 | 2021-08-27 | Article 6 | R9-5-603.C.1.a-c. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, on the playground, there was a 5 inch gap between the ground and bottom of the gate with the padlock. | |||
| 2021-08-25 | 2021-08-27 | Article 6 | R9-5-603.C.2. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, on the Toddler playground, there was a mini storage shed that was not put together securely. | |||
| 2021-08-25 | 2021-08-27 | Article 6 | R9-5-603.E.1.2. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, on the Toddler playground lacked the required resilient surfacing (woodchips): -The pink slide lacked 3" of the required 6" of resilient surface within the fall zones. -The green slide and green ladder 4" of the required 6" of resilient surface within the fall zones. -The blue slide 2" of the required 6" of resilient surface within the fall zones. -There was a small blue slide on the green grass 6" of the required 6" of resilient surface within the fall zones. | |||
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The morning staff at the preschool is pretty good just don’t have your child stay for “aftercare” they hire young inexperienced kids. Multiple times when picking up four aftercare staff will be standing in the doorways of classrooms talking to each other while the kids inside are doing whatever they want! Administration is oblivious to this…Summer camp for elementary kids is a joke because it is run by the same young kids who do nothing with the kids but cram them all in one small room and talk to each other. You are overpaying for a glorified daycare with a warm body.