Description: DISCOVERY TIME CHILDCARE is a CHILD CARE CENTER in TEMPE AZ, with a maximum capacity of 110 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.
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| Survey Date | Date Corrected | Rule/Statute | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-11-01 | 2021-12-06 | Article 2 | R9-5-203.C. |
| Findings: Based on the facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, it was determined that the file reviewed for Staff #1 lacked a valid fingerprint clearance card. Staff #1's fingerprint clearance card expired on 04/1/2021. The staff member was working on the day of the inspection. | |||
| 2021-11-01 | 2021-12-06 | article 3 | R9-5-304.B.1-9. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, it was determined that 1 out of 6 enrolled children's Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record cards reviewed lacked the following required information: Child #1: The name and contact telephone number of at least two individuals authorized by the child's parent to collect the child from the facility in case of emergency and the name and contact telephone number of the child 's health care provider. | |||
| 2021-11-01 | 2021-12-06 | Article 4 | R9-5-403.A.1-17. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, it was determined that the file for Staff #1 lacked documentation of the 10 day new staff member orientation training. | |||
| 2021-11-01 | 2021-12-06 | article 4 | R9-5-404.B.1. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, the required staff-to-children ratios for the following age group was not maintained: *In the outdoor activity area, with enrolled children 3 years old and up, the ratio was 1:21 rather than a ratio of 2:21 as required for 3-year old children. | |||
| 2021-11-01 | 2021-12-06 | Article 5 | R9-5-501.A.1. |
| Findings: Based on staff interview, facility documentation, and the Surveyor's observation, the health, safety, or welfare of enrolled children were placed at risk of harm when an enrolled 1-year old child was served a restricted food, resulting in an allergic reaction. | |||
| 2021-11-01 | 2021-12-06 | article 5 | R9-5-509.C.14 |
| Findings: Per allegation and based on the Surveyor's observation, a modified diet was documented on the emergency record card and the allergy list for Child #1. The staff member did not refer to the modified diet before serving food to Child #1. | |||
| 2021-11-01 | 2021-12-06 | Article 5 | R9-5-509.C.15 |
| Findings: Per allegation and based on the Surveyor's observation and facility documentation, the facility had documentation of a food allergy for Child #1. The director stated that a staff member accidentally served Child #1 the restricted food on October 13th, 2021 without checking the ingredients before serving. This caused Child #1 to have an allergic reaction. | |||
| 2021-11-01 | 2021-12-06 | Article 5 | R9-5-512.F.4. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, in the School Age classroom, there was food waste located in an uncovered container. | |||
| 2021-02-04 | 2021-02-15 | article 2 | R9-5-404.C.3. |
| Findings: Based on Surveyor's observation and review of facility documentation at the time of the inspection, there was a 1 year old child who was walking around in the Infant classroom with other infant children present in the room, and greater than 6 children present in the facility. | |||
| 2021-02-04 | 2021-02-15 | article 3 | R9-5-306.B.1. |
| Findings: Based on Surveyor's observation and review of facility documentation at the time of the inspection, the roster in the 4/5/School Age room reflected 18 children, however 21 children were actually present in the classroom. | |||
| 2021-02-04 | 2021-02-15 | article 5 | R9-5-501.A.19.a.b. |
| Findings: Based on Surveyor's observation at the time of the inspection, there was a gallon of latex paint found near the stage area in the 4/5's classroom that was accessible to enrolled children that was labeled "keep out of reach of children". | |||
| 2021-02-04 | 2021-02-15 | Article 5 | R9-5-501.A.19.c. |
| Findings: Based on Surveyor's observation at the time of the inspection, there was a ladder accessible to enrolled children near the stage area in the 4/5's classroom. | |||
| 2021-02-04 | 2021-02-15 | Article 5 | R9-5-501.A.21.a.b. |
| Findings: Based on Surveyor's observation at the time of the inspection, there was a vacuum accessible to enrolled children in the 4/5's classroom near the front desk area. | |||
| 2021-02-04 | 2021-02-15 | article 5 | R9-5-503.A.2.a-c. |
| Findings: Based on Surveyor's observation at the time of the inspection, the water temperature from the faucet in the diaper changing area in the 2's classroom measured a temperature of 120 degrees F. | |||
| 2021-02-04 | 2021-02-15 | article 5 | R9-5-506.3.a-g. |
| Findings: Based on Surveyor's observation at the time of the inspection, the facility lacked outdoor toys and play equipment for the 3 year old children when on the playground. | |||
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Boys always sick, cups smell like sour milk, a few teachers seem to hate their jobs. Boys get bit, have scratches and no report on food eaten or diapers.