Developing Minds Academy - Scottsdale AZ CHILD CARE CENTER

9659 NORTH HAYDEN ROAD , SCOTTSDALE AZ 85258
(480) 443-0513

About the Provider

Description: DEVELOPING MINDS ACADEMY is a CHILD CARE CENTER in SCOTTSDALE AZ, with a maximum capacity of 142 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Ones; Twos; Three to Five; . The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-17974
  • Capacity: 142
  • Age Range: Ones; Twos; Three to Five;
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: Aug 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
2021-08-16 2021-08-24 article 3 R9-5-306.A.1.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that the attendance forms for 4 out of 20 enrolled children lacked the following required information: Child #1: A release signature and time for 08-12-2021. Child #2 and child #3: An admission signature and time for 08-12-2021. Child #4: An admission signature and time for 08-13-2021.
2021-08-16 2021-08-24 article 3 R9-5-306.B.1.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that the roster in the 3's classroom did not reflect the number of children present (11 children present, 15 children listed on the roster).
2021-08-16 2021-08-24 Article 5 R9-5-501.A.1.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, the health, safety and welfare of enrolled children was placed at risk of harm. In the 1's classroom where enrolled children were sleeping, the room was dark. The staff were not able to observe the sleeping children's faces.
2021-08-16 2021-08-24 article 5 R9-5-501.A.12
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: Classroom 107: *There was a mirror leaning on the ground located on the North wall. *There was a cord hanging loosely on the wooden table located on the North wall.
2021-08-16 2021-08-24 article 5 R9-5-501.C.9.a-c.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, in Room 104, there was 1 unlabeled container of wipes and 2 containers of wipes with a first name only. In Room 105, there was 1 unlabeled container of Aqua-phor.
2021-08-16 2021-08-24 article 5 R9-5-503.A.1.a.b.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, the diaper changing areas were not seamless and smooth, and were not kept clear of items not required for diaper changing in the following rooms. In Room 107, there was a peeling orange sticker covering the backsplash of the diaper changing table creating a surface that was not smooth. There were 4 holes in the sides of the diaper changing surface. In Room 104, there were clear tacks on the diaper changing surface. In Room 105, there was a black handle on the diaper changing surface. In Room 107, there was a clear container of paint and 5 brushes on the backsplash of the diaper changing sink.
2021-08-16 2021-08-24 Article 5 R9-5-511.A.2.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, in the 2's classroom, 2 of 11 enrolled children were sleeping on cots that lacked sheets. In the 3's classroom, 3 of 12 enrolled children were sleeping on cots that lacked sheets.
2021-08-16 2021-08-24 Article 6 R9-5-603.C.2.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, in the outdoor activity area, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: Preschool Playground: *Three were loose screws and nails at the bottom of the red bridge located on the South East side of the playground. *There were 3 loose bricks located near the basketball hoop. *There was peeling Stucco with exposed concrete located in several areas on the South wall.
2021-06-23 2021-08-05 Article 2 R9-5-208.B.1-6.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, in room 107, the licensee was using a diaper changing area that has not been approved by the Department. The unapproved diaper changing area was not able to meet the length of an enrolled child being changed. Upon entering the classroom, a staff member was changing an enrolled child on the diaper changing surface. The child's feet were in the diaper changing sink as they were laying down on the diaper changing surface.
2021-06-23 2021-08-05 article 3 R9-5-301.B.1.
Findings: Based on facility documentation, staff statements and the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that neither the director nor the director's designee was present on the facility premises. Staff #1 stated they were not sure who was in charge of the facility at that time.
2021-06-23 2021-08-05 Article 3 R9-5-301.B.2.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, staff #4 was a teacher-caregiver who was alone with an enrolled child in Room 107. Staff #4 was not qualified as a teacher-caregiver and was not supervised by a qualified staff member.
2021-06-23 2021-08-05 article 3 R9-5-301.B.3.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that the attendance records for 4 out of 8 staff members lacked the following required documentation: Staff #1 and staff #4: Arrival times and departure times for the month of April. Staff #2: Arrival time and departure time for 06-18-2021. Staff #3: Arrival time and departure time for 06-17-2021.
2021-06-23 2021-08-05 article 3 R9-5-301.F.1.2.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that the file for staff #3 lacked documentation of a negative Mantoux skin test.
2021-06-23 2021-08-05 article 3 R9-5-302.A.1-18.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that the written Statement of Child Care Services lacked the following required information: *A description of the child care services. *Facility street and mailing address. *Child admission and release requirements. *Description of activities and programs. *Emergency Procedures.
2021-06-23 2021-08-05 article 3 R9-5-303.A
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, the main posting board lacked the following required information: *A current facility license. *The name of the individual designated to act of behalf of the facility director when the facility director is not present in the facility. *Notice of the availability of facility inspection reports for public viewing at the facility premises.

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