D.V.U.S.D.#97 - DESERT MOUNTAIN - Phoenix AZ CHILD CARE PUBLIC SCHOOL

35959 NORTH 7TH AVENUE , PHOENIX AZ 85086
(623) 445-3500

About the Provider

Description: We believe all students can learn and achieve academic and social success. We take responsibility for creating an enriched educational environment emphasizing students' academic learning, while advancing positive self-concepts.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-10340
  • Capacity: 59
  • Age Range: Three to Five; School-Age
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: Aug 01, 2021
  • Current License Expiration Date: Jul 31, 2024
  • 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
2021-04-29 2021-05-19 article 3 R9-5-309.C.1.2.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, the licensee lacked documentation of a current fire inspection report. (The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 09/19/2019.)
2021-04-29 2021-05-19 Article 5 R9-5-512.F.4.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, on the playground near the west wall, there was food waste located in an uncovered container.
2021-04-29 2021-05-19 Article 6 R9-5-603.C.1.a-c.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, on the playground, there were 6-7 inch gaps located at the base of the south and east fence.
2021-04-29 2021-05-19 Article 6 R9-5-603.C.2.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children in the outdoor activity area: *There were 2 areas of the universal matting that were worn and torn. *There were 4 areas of peeling paint with exposed metal located on the climbing stairs on the play structure.
2021-04-29 2021-05-19 Article 6 R9-5-603.E.1.2.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, the outdoor activity area lacked the following required resilient surfacing: 3 of the required 6 inches of loose wood chips in the fall zones of the steps and double slides.
2020-06-01 2020-06-08 article 3 R9-5-309.C.1.2.
Findings: Based on facility documentation, staff interview, and the Surveyor's observation, it was determined that the facility lacked documentation of a violation free fire inspection report.
2019-04-16 2019-06-03 article 3 R9-5-303.A
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, the main posting areas lacked the following required information: School-Age Classroom: * The name of the facility Director. * The name of the individual designated to act on behalf of the facility director when the facility director is not present in the facility. * A schedule of child care services fees and policy for refunding fees. Preschool: * A notice of the availability of facility inspection reports for public viewing at the facility premises.
2019-04-16 2019-06-03 Article 5 R9-5-512.D.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, in the Multi-Purpose Boy's Restroom, there was 1 toilet that had dirt build-up and dirty caulking around the base of the toilet.
2019-04-16 2019-06-03 Article 5 R9-5-501.A.19.c.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, in the Multi-Purpose Room, there were 2 brooms, and a dust pan located near the west wall accessible to enrolled children.
2019-04-16 2019-06-03 Article 6 R9-5-603.E.1.2.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observations, the outdoor area lacked the following required resilient surfacing: Kindergarten Playground: * 2-4 of the required 6 inches of loose sand in the fall zones of the swings. * 4 of the required 6 inches of loose wood chips in the fall zones of the yellow climbing bars, and the double slide on the climber. School-Age Playground: * 6 of the required 6 inches of loose sand in the fall zones of the arch climber. * 1-5 of the required 6 inches of loose sand in the fall zones of the swings. * 3 of the required 6 inches of loose wood chips in the fall zones of the yellow, twisty pole, and the chain, climbing bars. * 3-5 of the required 6 inches of loose wood chips in the fall zones of the monkey bars. * 3-5 of the required 6 inches of loose wood chips in the fall zones of the yellow, hanging bars.
2019-04-16 2019-06-03 Article 6 R9-5-603.C.2.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: School-Age Playground: * There was a large area of rubber surfacing missing under the fall zone of the tan slide. * There were areas of chipped paint on the arch climber.
2018-04-17 2018-05-07 article 3 R9-5-303
Findings: The posted snack menu for the school-age program, in the MPR, was for March.
2018-04-17 2018-05-07 Article 5 R9-5-512.D.
Findings: In the MPR, in the school-age girl's bathroom, there were three holes in the wall near the handwashing sink and the caulking around the baseboard was loose.
2018-04-17 2018-05-07 Article 5 R9-5-514.A.1-6.
Findings: The preschool classroom's first aid kit lacked a second sterile gauze roll.
2018-04-17 2018-05-07 Article 6 R9-5-603.E.1.2.
Findings: In the preschool and school-age outdoor activity areas, 3 of the require 6 inches of sand was measured within the fall zones of all the swings and 4 of the require 6 inches of wood chips was measured within the fall zones of all the climbing equipment.

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