Garden Lakes Christian Academy - Avondale AZ CHILD CARE CENTER

2517 NORTH 107TH AVENUE , AVONDALE AZ 85323
(623) 936-9147

About the Provider

Description: Garden Lakes Christian Academy, a ministry of First Baptist Church, Garden Lakes, is a child care center of academic excellence for preschool age children. We offer a positive and caring Christian environment where your child may develop social behaviors, moral values, and Godly principles. Located in Avondale, Arizona, Garden Lakes Christian Academy is committed to helping families raise children who love the Lord. Garden Lakes Christian Academy wants to help prepare your child educationally, emotionally, socially, and spiritually.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-13413
  • Capacity: 131
  • Age Range: Ones; Twos; Three to Five; School-Age
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: Aug 01, 2019
  • 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
2021-07-01 2021-07-02 Article 2 R9-5-203.A. 1-2
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: 2/16/2021), Staff #2 (start date: 9/1/2020) and Staff #3 (start date: 9/15/2020): The correct DCS Central Registry Affidavit.
2021-07-01 2021-07-02 Article 2 R9-5-203.C.
Findings: Based on the facility documentation and Surveyor #2's observation, after a review of 4 staff files, it was determined that the licensee failed to contact the Department of Public Safety to determine the validity of Staff #1's (start date: 2/16/2021) fingerprint clearance card before their start date.
2021-07-01 2021-07-02 Article 2 R9-5-203.E.
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: 2/16/2021), Staff #2 (start date: 9/1/2020) and Staff #3 (start date: 9/15/2020): The DCS Central Registry results.
2021-07-01 2021-07-02 article 3 R9-5-301.F.1.2.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and Surveyor #2's observation, after a review of 4 staff files, it was determined the file for Staff #2 (start date: 9/1/2020) showed documentation of a negative Mantoux test on 9/2/2020; outside the required time frame.
2021-07-01 2021-07-02 article 3 R9-5-304.B.1-9.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and Surveyor #2's observations, 1 of 12 children Emergency, Information and Immunization Record cards, reviewed lacked: Child #1: The name and contact telephone number of the second individual authorized by the child's parent to collect the child from the facility in case of emergency.
2021-07-01 2021-07-02 article 3 R9-5-306.A.1.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and Surveyor #2's observations, 7 of 13 children Attendance Records, reviewed lacked: Child #2: An admission time on 6/4/2021, a release time and signature on 6/18/2021 and a release time on 6/29/2021. A signature with the first name only from 6/7/2021 to 6/11/2021. Child #3: An admission time and signature on 6/17/2021 and an admission signature on 6/24/2021. Child #4: A release time and signature on 6/19/2021. Child #5: A release time and signature on 6/4/2021. Child #6: A release time and signature on 6/17/2021 and 6/29/2021. Child #7: A release time and signature on 6/17/2021 and 6/30/2021. Child #8: A release time and signature on 6/8/2021 and 6/25/2021.
2021-07-01 2021-07-02 article 3 R9-5-306.B.1.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, in the Sanctuary the roster listed 19 enrolled children, but there were 21 enrolled children present.
2021-07-01 2021-07-02 Article 4 R9-5-403.A.1-17.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and Surveyor #2's observation, after a review 4 staff files, it was determined the file of Staff #3 (start date 9/15/2020) lacked the director's signature on the new 10 day training.
2021-07-01 2021-07-02 Article 5 R9-5-501.A.1.
Findings: Based on Surveyor #1's observation, the Licensee failed to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of enrolled children in the Infant room, when the Surveyor observed a child in a crib that had a boppy pillow under a mattress to prop up the infants head.
2021-07-01 2021-07-02 article 5 R9-5-501.A.12
Findings: Based on Surveyor #1 observation, in the Monkeys room, there was a large area of peeling paint on the wall next to the hand washing sink.
2021-07-01 2021-07-02 article 5 R9-5-501.C.4.a-i.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and Surveyor #1's observation, in the School-age room, the posted activity schedule lacked the times activities take place.
2021-07-01 2021-07-02 article 5 R9-5-502.A.8.a.-c.
Findings: Based on Surveyor #1's observation, in the Infant room, there was a sheet that was so tight that the mattress was curling up..
2021-07-01 2021-07-02 article 5 R9-5-502.C.2.a.b.
Findings: Based on staff statement and Surveyor #1's observation, in the Infant room, the was a boppy pillow placed under the crib mattress. The staff stated it was to help the infant's acid reflux, there was no documentation from the child's health care provider.
2021-07-01 2021-07-02 article 5 R9-5-502.C.3.a.
Findings: Based on Surveyor #1's observation, in the Infant room freezer, there were 8 unlabeled bags of breast milk.
2021-07-01 2021-07-02 article 5 R9-5-509.C.18.e.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and Surveyor #1's observation, the posted breakfast meun documented breakfast cereal, but lacked the specific type of cereal to be served to the enrolled children.

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