Dynamite Montessori School - Cave Creek AZ CHILD CARE CENTER

28807 NORTH 53RD STREET , CAVE CREEK AZ 85331
(480) 563-5710

About the Provider

Description: Dynamite Montessori is a joyful place where children's spontaneity is expressed, where community is fostered, and respect is practiced. It is a safe place where the wonders of nature are discovered, and people experience kindness as the powerful force it is. Ours is a place where bilingual education is pursued, strong bodies are nurtured, lifelong friendships are formed, and the love of learning never wanes.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-10875
  • Capacity: 217
  • Age Range: Ones; Twos; Three to Five; School-Age
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: Sep 01, 2021
  • Current License Expiration Date: Aug 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
2021-08-18 2021-08-24 Article 2 R9-5-203.A. 1-2
Findings: Based on facility documentation and Surveyor #2's observation, after a review of 4 staff files, it was determined the following lacked: Staff #1 (start date 8/2020): A criminal history affidavit and a central registry affidavit. Staff #2 (start date 7/16/2021): The backside of the criminal history affidavit and a central history affidavit.
2021-08-18 2021-08-24 Article 2 R9-5-203.C.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, after a review of 4 staff files, it was determined the following lacked: Staff #2 (start date 7/16/2021) and Staff #3 (start date 4/23/2021): The backside of their fingerprint clearance card and verification the card was valid prior to their starting date of employment.
2021-08-18 2021-08-24 Article 2 R9-5-203.E.
Findings: Based on Surveyor's observations, after a review of 4 staff files, it was determined the following lacked: Staff #1 (start date 8/2020), Staff #2 (start date 7/16/2021), and Staff #3 (4/23/2021): no documentation of the DCS submission requirements.
2021-08-18 2021-08-24 article 3 R9-5-301.I.2.
Findings: Based on Surveyor #2's observation, the facility lacked documentation of fire drills conducted in the months of April 2021, May 2021, and June 2021.
2021-08-18 2021-08-24 article 3 R9-5-304.B.1-9.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and Surveyor #2's observation, 4 of 15 children's Emergency, Information and Immunization Record cards, reviewed lacked: Child #1: Date of enrollment. Child #2: 2 of the required 2 emergency contact phone numbers. Child #3: The child's health care provider's phone number. Child #4: The name of the individual to call first in case of the child's sudden illness or injury.
2021-08-18 2021-08-24 article 3 R9-5-306.A.1.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and Surveyor #2's observation, 14 of 15 children's Attendance Records reviewed lacked: Child #5, Child #6, and Child #7: present and no signature upon arrival. Child #8, Child #9, Child #10, Child #11, Child #12, Child #13, Child #14, Child #15, Child #16, and Child #17: signed in with initials and not with an individual's first intial and full last name or legal signature. Child #18: present and no time of arrival.
2021-08-18 2021-08-24 Article 4 R9-5-402.A.1-12
Findings: Based on facility documentation and Surveyor #2's observations, after a review of 4 staff files, it was determined the following lacked: Staff #1 (start date: 8/2020): emergency contact name and phone number, statement of immunity, and documentation of two good faiths efforts to contact previous employers of child care.
2021-08-18 2021-08-24 Article 4 R9-5-403.A.1-17.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and Surveyor #2's observations, after a review of 4 staff files, the file for Staff #1 (start date 8/2020) lacked documentation of the 10 day new staff training.
2021-08-18 2021-08-24 Article 4 R9-5-403.B.1.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and Surveyor #2's observation, after a review of 4 staff files, it was determined the following lacked: Staff #4 (start date: 9/8/2018): 7 hours of the required 18 hours of annual training for the 9/8/2019-9/8/2020 time frame.
2021-08-18 2021-08-24 article 5 R9-5-503.A.1.a.b.
Findings: Based on Surveyor's observation, in the toddler 2, there was a roll of paper towels and a sponge on the diaper changing surface.
2021-08-18 2021-08-24 article 5 R9-5-503.A.2.a-c.
Findings: Based on Surveyor #1's observations, in the the Toddler 2 classroom, the water in the hand washing sink next to the diaper changing surface measured 83F, rather than between 86-110F as required. The paper towel dispenser was empty.
2021-08-18 2021-08-24 Article 5 R9-5-516.B.3.a-f.
Findings: Based on facility documention and Surveyor #1's observation, the written authorization form for Child #19's prescription medication lacked the ending date of the dosage period.
2021-08-18 2021-08-24 Article 6 R9-5-605.B.6.
Findings: Based on Surveyor #1's observations, in Primary 2, there was an outlet not covered on the north wall above the classroom sink..
2020-08-21 2020-08-24 article 3 R9-5-306.A.1.
Findings: After reviewing 16 attendance records it was determined the following were lacking: Child #1: no signature at arrival on 8/21/2020. Child #2: no time of arrival on 8/21/2020.
2020-08-21 2020-08-24 article 4 R9-5-401.3.
Findings: After a review of staff files, it was determined the following was lacking: Staff #1 (start date 8/3/2020) had no documentation of high school diploma or GED to qualify as a teacher-caregiver.

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