Dobson Montessori School - Mesa AZ CHILD CARE CENTER

1130 SOUTH SAN JOSE , MESA AZ 85202
(480) 969-3781

About the Provider

Description: At Dobson Montessori Preschool, your child care...

~Watch the miracle of a butterfly hatching or feed a hermit crab
~Feel the joy that comes by combining the sounds of h-u-g and discovering the word hug.
~Paint a picture of a yellow cow or make a necklace of clay beads
~Learn to tie a shoe or button a sweater
~Build a bird feeder and identify the wren who eagerly eats the bits of food
~Discover that 7 tiny bears can be represented by the number 7 and write it too.
~Share an orange with a special friend.
~Build a tower to the ceiling or a tunnel in the sand.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-9295
  • Capacity: 59
  • Age Range: Three to Five;
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: 2019-05-01
  • 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
2022-01-06 1970-01-01 Article 2 R9-5-203.E.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, it was determined that the file for Staff #1 lacked documentation of the Central Registry Submittal information.
2022-01-06 1970-01-01 Article 4 R9-5-402.A.1-12
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation , it was determined that the file for Staff #1 lacked the following required documentation: Staff #1: The name of the individual to be notified in case of an emergency, the staff member's written statement attesting to current immunity against measles, rubella, diphtheria, mumps, and pertussis, a TB test result read on or before the staff member's starting date of employment (DOE: 12/01/2021, TB test result not documented), 10 day orientation training, and two good faith effort references from a previous employer. Reference R9-5-301.F., R9-5-403.A.
2022-01-06 1970-01-01 article 5 R9-5-501.A.6.
Findings: Per allegation and based on staff interview, facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, in the outdoor activity area, the climbing structure was not age-appropriate for 2-year-old children. The manufacturer's specifications stated the intended ages for use is 3-12. Staff stated that children as young as two-years-old are allowed on the climbing structure.
2022-01-06 1970-01-01 article 5 R9-5-501.A.12
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: Restroom: *There was a blue container lid taped on the toilet tank in lieu of a toilet tank cover. *The gray baseboards located throughout the restroom were starting to pull away from the wall. Playground: *There was rough, broken wood located on the floor in the playhouse.
2022-01-06 1970-01-01 Article 5 R9-5-512.F.8.
Findings: Based on staff interview and the Surveyor's observation, the following was observed: Restroom: *There was a toilet that had a black trash bag located over the toilet seat. Staff stated that the toilet is currently not flushing. *There was a build-up of dirt and residue located around the plumbing pipes between the toilet seats and toilet tanks on two toilets. *There was a build-up of dirt and residue located around the edges of all sinks and around the faucet handles.
2022-01-06 1970-01-01 Article 6 R9-5-603.E.1.2.
Findings: Per allegation and based on the Surveyor's observation, the outdoor activity area lacked the following required resilient surfacing: Outdoor activity area: *2-4 of the required 6 inches of loose sand in the fall zones of the geo climber. *4 of the required 6 inches of loose sand in the fall zones of the metal slide. *3 of the required 6 inches of loose sand in the fall zones of the climbing steps.
2021-03-31 2021-04-07 Article 2 R9-5-203.A. 1-2
Findings: Findings include: The Surveyor reviewed 2 staff files and found that Staff #1 (start date 1/7/2021) lacked a criminal history affidavit and documentation of the Central Registry (DCS) Direct Service Position affidavit and clearance results in their staff file. Cross reference: A.R.S. 36-883.02(C) Previously cited: 4/16/2018, 4/19/2019 & 10/5/2020
2021-03-31 2021-04-07 Article 2 R9-5-203.C.
Findings: Findings include: The Surveyor reviewed 2 staff files and found the following: Staff #1 (start date 1/7/2021) lacked the back copy of their fingerprint clearance card in their staff file. Staff #2 (start date 11/6/2020) lacked a copy of their fingerprint clearance card in their staff file. The Surveyor used Staff #2's application number to check their status on the DPS website.
2021-03-31 2021-04-07 Article 2 R9-5-203.D.1-2
Findings: Findings include: The Surveyor reviewed 2 staff files and found that Staff #1's (start date 1/7/2021) fingerprint clearance card was not verified before starting employment. There was no documentation of verification in the staff file.
2021-03-31 2021-04-07 article 3 R9-5-301.F.1.2.
Findings: Findings include: The Surveyor reviewed 2 staff files and found that Staff #1 (start date 1/7/2021) and Staff #2 (start date 11/6/2020) did not submit a report of a negative Mantoux skin test administered before the starting date of employment. Previously cited: 4/16/2018, 4/19/2019 & 10/5/2020
2021-03-31 2021-04-07 article 3 R9-5-305.A.1.2.
Findings: Findings include: The Surveyor reviewed 15 Immunization Records and found that Child #1 who was present at the time of the inspection lacked documentation of an immunization record or an exemption affidavit.
2021-03-31 2021-04-07 article 3 R9-5-306.A.1.
Findings: Findings include: After a review of the enrolled children's attendance records, the following were missing: Child #1 was signed in on 3/25/2021 but was not signed out. Child #2 was signed in on 3/12/2021 but was not signed out and was signed out on 3/27/2021 but was not signed in. Child #3 was signed in on 3/5/2021 and 3/30/2021 but was not signed out. Child #4 was signed in on 3/1/2021 - 3/3/2021 but was not signed out.
2021-03-31 2021-04-07 Article 4 R9-5-402.A.1-12
Findings: Findings include: The Surveyor reviewed 2 staff files and found that Staff #1 (start date 1/7/2021) lacked a written statement attesting to current immunity against Measles, Rubella, Diphtheria, Mumps, and Pertussis; and written educational documentation of a high school diploma or GED diploma. Previously cited: 4/16/2018, 4/19/2019 & 10/5/2020
2021-03-31 2021-04-07 Article 4 R9-5-403.A.1-17.
Findings: Findings include: The Surveyors reviewed 2 staff files and found Staff #1 (start date 1/7/2021) lacked a completed 10-day training in their staff file. Previously cited: 4/16/2018, 4/19/2019 & 10/5/2020
2021-03-31 2021-04-07 Article 5 R9-5-512.D.
Findings: Findings include: The Surveyor observed dust built-up on and around the exhaust vent of the enrolled children's restroom. Previously cited: 10/5/2020

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