Description: Welcome to Gethsemane Lutheran School! We are a Christian school in Tempe, Arizona providing a unique Christ-centered education for children from Preschool Two Year Olds through the 8th Grade. Before and after school care as well as summer programs are available. All faiths are welcome and embraced. We are committed professionals who will help your child grow in a rich academic and spiritual environment. This includes physical education, character education, art studies, community service, and music. We offer band, choir, handbells, and other electives as options for students in fourth through eighth grades. Students may participate in various sports and other activities after school. We provide a caring and loving environment for children recognizing that each child is unique and wonderful with their own strengths and challenges.
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| Survey Date | Date Corrected | Rule/Statute | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-20 | 2021-09-13 | Article 1 | A.R.S. 36-883.02.A. |
| Findings: Based on the facility documentation and the Surveyor's observations, it was determined that the file for Staff #1 and Staff #2 lacked a valid fingerprint clearance card on or before the starting date of employment. Staff #1(Start Date: 05/27/2021) had not had a fingerprint clearance card issued by the date of the inspection on 07/20/2021. Staff #2 (Start Date: 02/18/2021) and DPS fingerprint card was issued 02/23/2021. | |||
| 2021-07-20 | 2021-09-13 | article 3 | R9-5-301.F.1.2. |
| Findings: Based on the facility documentation and the Surveyor's observations, it was determined that the file for Staff #1 lacked documentation of a TB test read on or within 12 months before the starting date of employment (DOE--5/27/2021, TB Test results were not in file to be reviewed at the time of the inspection on 07/20/2021). | |||
| 2021-07-20 | 2021-09-13 | article 3 | R9-5-304.B.1-9. |
| Findings: Based on the facility documentation and the Surveyor's observations, it was determined that 9 out of 15 enrolled Children's Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record cards reviewed lacked the following required information: Child #1, Child#2, Child #6, Child #7, and Child #9: Date of enrollment. Child #3: A home telephone number. Child #4: A complete signature signed by the enrolled child's parent. Child #5: The name and contact telephone number of the child's health care provider. Child #8: 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, or if the child's parent cannot be contacted. | |||
| 2021-07-20 | 2021-09-13 | article 3 | R9-5-305.A.1.2. |
| Findings: Based on the facility documentation and the Surveyor's observations, it was determined that the files for Child #1,Child #2, Child #6 and Child #7 lacked documentation of immunization record cards. | |||
| 2021-07-20 | 2021-09-13 | article 3 | R9-5-306.B.1. |
| Findings: Based on the facility documentation and the Surveyor's observations, it was determined that the roster in the Multi-Use room accounted for 7 children, however there were 24 children present. | |||
| 2021-07-20 | 2021-09-13 | article 4 | R9-5-401.4. |
| Findings: Based on the facility documentation and the Surveyor's observations, it was determined that Staff #2 and Staff #3 were Assistant teacher-caregivers. Staff #2 and Staff #3 were not qualified as assistant teacher-caregivers because their files lacked documentation of current or continuous enrollment in high school or high school equivalency class or a high school or high school equivalency diploma. | |||
| 2021-07-20 | 2021-09-13 | Article 4 | R9-5-402.A.1-12 |
| Findings: Based on the facility documentation and the Surveyor's observations, it was determined that staff files lacked the following required documentation: Staff #1 and Staff #5: The name and telephone number of an individual to be notified in case of an emergency. | |||
| 2021-07-20 | 2021-09-13 | article 5 | R9-5-501.C.5.a-k. |
| Findings: Based on the facility documentation and the Surveyor's observations, 5 of the indoor activity areas lacked a posted, weekly lesson plan. | |||
| 2021-07-20 | 2021-09-13 | Article 5 | R9-5-512.D. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observations, in the Two's toilet room, there was a build up of dirt on the floor, walls and stools. | |||
| 2021-07-20 | 2021-09-13 | Article 5 | R9-5-512.F.9. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observations, in the Kinder E Classroom toilet room, there was a chip in the toilet seat. | |||
| 2021-07-20 | 2021-09-13 | Article 5 | R9-5-516.B.3.a-f. |
| Findings: Based on the facility documentation and the Surveyor's observations, the written authorization form for child #10's medication lacked a prescription number, starting and ending date and times/frequency of administration. The written authorization form for child #11's medication lacked a starting and ending date. The written authorization form for child #12's medication was not completed by the parent. | |||
| 2021-07-20 | 2021-09-13 | Article 5 | R9-5-516.B.4.a. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observations, an enrolled child's medication was not in the container dispensed by a pharmacy and therefore lacked a prescription label. | |||
| 2021-07-20 | 2021-09-13 | Article 6 | R9-5-603.C.2. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observations, in the outdoor activity area, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: *There was a blue table with chipped paint, exposed particle board and sharp edges. | |||
| 2021-07-20 | 2021-09-13 | Article 6 | R9-5-603.E.1.2. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observations, the outdoor activity area lacked the following required resilient surfacing: *3 of the required 6 inches of resilient material around the 2 gray curved slides. *4 of the required 6 inches of resilient material around the swings. | |||
| 2021-07-20 | 2021-09-13 | Article 6 | R9-5-605.B.6. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observations, in the Multi-Use room there was an uncovered outlet on the East wall and two uncovered outlets on the West wall. In the Preschool classroom, there was an uncovered outlet on the East wall. | |||
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