Description: Welcome! Desert Sky Montessori was established in 1995 for the sole purpose of providing young children with the very best care and education. Our method follows the teachings of Dr. Maria Montessori, a pioneer in the field of child development. We provide a rich environment in which children naturally learn through curiosity, experimentation, and gentle guidance. It is our delight to “follow the child” on his or her learning adventure.
We are a non-discriminatory school, welcoming children from all ethnic backgrounds and religious beliefs. Our studies are vast and include instruction in language, mathematics, cultural diversity, geography, science, music, computer science, foreign language, and movement.
Our staff encourages parental involvement including volunteering within and outside the classroom. We provide a consistent approach to discipline, philosophy, and methods of instruction, and ask those involved with the child to follow us on our journey in creating a positive and nurturing environment.
We are excited to have you and your family join our community!
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| Survey Date | Date Corrected | Rule/Statute | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-02-23 | 2021-03-01 | Article 1 | A.R.S. 36-883.02.A. |
| Findings: Based on Surveyor's observation and a review of staff #2's file, it was determined that the file lacked documentation of the staff's current fingerprint clearance card. Per the Department of Public Safety website, staff #2 does has a current fingerprint that is valid until 1/12/2027. | |||
| 2021-02-23 | 2021-03-01 | article 3 | R9-5-304.B.1-9. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, it was determined that 7 of 20 children's Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record cards lacked the following required information: *Children #1, #3, #4 and #7- The written instructions of a child 's parent or health care provider for nutritional and dietary needs of the child including, if applicable, the request in R9-5-509(C)(9 )and a written record completed by the child 's parent or health care provider noting the child ' s susceptibility to illness, physical conditions of which a staff member should be aware, and any individual requirements for health maintenance; *Child #2 - The father's address; *Child #5- The name and telephone number of a second emergency contact; and *Child #6- The mother's address. | |||
| 2021-02-23 | 2021-03-01 | article 3 | R9-5-306.A.1. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's review of the day's attendance records, the attendance records for 8 of the 20 records for that day did not include the parent's signature. Instead, the records contained either the parent's initials or was signed "mom" or "dad". | |||
| 2021-02-23 | 2021-03-01 | article 3 | R9-5-306.B.1. |
| Findings: Based on Surveyor's observation, 8 children were present in Room #1 but the roster had the names of only 6 children listed as present. The Surveyor observed 3 children present in the Sun room, but the roster had the names of 5 children listed as present. The Surveyor observed 8 children present in Room #5, but the roster had the names of 6 children listed as present. Note: This deficiency was also cited at the time of the 4/10/2019, 9/25/2019 and the 8/26/2020 inspections. | |||
| 2021-02-23 | 2021-03-01 | article 5 | R9-5-501.A.19.a.b. |
| Findings: Based on Surveyor's observation, 2 bottles of disinfectant spray and a container of sanitizing wipes were found stored near the sink in Room #1 and were accessible to the children present in the room. | |||
| 2021-02-23 | 2021-03-01 | article 5 | R9-5-503.D. |
| Findings: Based on Surveyor's observation, the diaper changing area in Room 10 did not have the required soap water bottle and bleach water bottle that is used to clean and sanitize the diapering area. | |||
| 2021-02-23 | 2021-03-01 | Article 5 | R9-5-508.C. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, the Snack menu listed only 1 of the 2 required components for each day for the entire of February 2021. | |||
| 2021-02-23 | 2021-03-01 | Article 5 | R9-5-514.A.1-6. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's inspection of the first aid kit, the kit did not include either antiseptic solution or sealed antiseptic wipes. | |||
| 2021-02-23 | 2021-03-01 | Article 6 | R9-5-603.E.1.2. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, the wood chips measured the following depths: *Less than 2 of the required 6 inches at the base of the red slide, green slide and the yellow slide; *Less than 3 of the required 6 inches under the swings; and *Less than 2 of the required 6 inches under the climbing wall. | |||
| 2021-01-07 | 2021-01-28 | article 4 | R9-5-404.A. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations upon arrival at the facility, the ratio in Room 8 was 0:2 with a required ratio of 1:2, while the staff and other enrolled children were in transition to Room 5. | |||
| 2021-01-07 | 2021-01-28 | article 5 | R9-5-501.A.19.a.b. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations in Room 10, a can of shaving cream was on the floor next to the wall accessible to the enrolled children. | |||
| 2021-01-07 | 2021-01-28 | Article 6 | R9-5-603.C.2. |
| Findings: Based on Surveyor #2's observation on the playground, the metal storage shed had doors that were hanging and broken at the hinges, full of rust and not securely closed exposing tools to the enrolled children. The metal shed had sharp edging that was not secure to the building and exposed to the enrolled children. | |||
| 2020-08-26 | 2020-09-26 | Article 1 | A.R.S. 36-883.02.A. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, the file for Staff #2 (Start date: 08/10/2020) lacked the Criminal History Affidavit. | |||
| 2020-08-26 | 2020-09-26 | article 3 | R9-5-304.B.1-9. |
| Findings: Based on the facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, 3 out of 11 of the Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record cards that were reviewed lacked the following required information: *Child #1 and Child #2: The name and contact telephone number of at second person authorized by the child 's parent to collect the child from the facility in case of emergency, or if the child 's parent cannot be contacted; and *Child #3: The date of the child's enrollment. Previously cited: 05/11/2018 | |||
| 2020-08-26 | 2020-09-26 | article 3 | R9-5-306.B.1. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, the facility lacked documentation of the presence of enrolled children in the following classrooms: At the time of the Surveyor's arrival: *Room 5: There were 6 enrolled children present, the roster reflected 8 enrolled children present; *Room 2: There was no roster in the room to reflect the presence of the 4 enrolled children; and *Room 1: There was no roster in the room to reflect the presence of the 3 enrolled children. During the inspection, the following was observed: *Room 5: There was no roster in the room to reflect the presence of the 4 enrolled children; and *Room 1: There was no roster in the room to reflect the presence of the 7 enrolled children. Previously cited: 04/10/2019 & 09/25/2019 | |||
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