G.p.s. - Carol Rae Ranch - Gilbert AZ CHILD CARE PUBLIC SCHOOL

3777 EAST HOUSTON AVENUE , GILBERT AZ 85234
(480) 507-1359

About the Provider

Description: Our Mission: The Carol Rae Ranch educational team, comprised of dedicated students, parents, faculty, volunteers, and community members, is committed to creating a secure and enthusiastic learning environment for our children. We strive to assure our children an atmosphere where their social, emotional, and academic needs are met. We are dedicated to promoting life-long learning while recognizing individuality and the diversity of others.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-10173
  • Capacity: 59
  • Age Range: Three to Five; School-Age
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: 2021-04-01
  • 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
2021-03-16 2021-04-16 article 5 R9-5-501.A.12
Findings: Based on the the Surveyor's observations, the following hazards were found: 1) There was one adult type scissors in a container on the shelf accessible to the enrolled children; 2) The low counters in room #103 and #104 had pieces of laminate coming up from the edges.
2021-03-16 2021-04-16 Article 5 R9-5-512.B.1.2.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, it was found that the ceiling vents had a white fluffy substance on the grill areas in the adjoining bathroom between room # 103 and room #104.
2021-03-16 2021-04-16 Article 5 R9-5-512.F.4.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, it was found that there was food waste located in the gray trash container which lacked a cover in room #103.
2021-03-16 2021-04-16 Article 5 R9-5-516.B.3.a-f.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's review of records and observation, it was found that Child #1 lacked a signed medication consent form.
2020-03-04 2020-03-04 Article 1 ARS 36-883.02.A.
Findings: Building Blocks Program: Based on Surveyor's observation and a review of staff #3's file, it was determined that the file lacked documentation of the staff's current fingerprint clearance card. Per the Department of Public Safety website, staff #3 has a valid fingerprint that is valid until 7/2025.
2020-03-04 2020-03-04 Article 1 ARS 36-883.02.C.1-3.
Findings: VIK Program: Based on Surveyor's review of staff #5's file, it was determined that the criminal history affidavit form in the file was blank and the staff had not completed it.
2020-03-04 2020-03-04 article 4 R9-5-401.1.
Findings: VIK Program: Based on a review of the file for staff #4 (VIK Director), the file contained documentation of the staff's high school diploma and contained only 58 of the 72 total hours of training, including 60 actual hours of instruction, provided in conferences, seminars, lectures, or workshops in early childhood, child development, or a closely-related field, and an additional 12 hours of instruction, provided in conferences, seminars, lectures, or workshops in the area of program administration, planning, development, or management.
2020-03-04 2020-03-04 Article 4 R9-5-403.B.1.
Findings: VIK Program: Based on the Surveyor's review of the file for staff #4, the file lacked documentation of training indicating that the staff completed none of the required 18 hours of training for the period of 8/8/2018 through 8/8/2019.
2020-03-04 2020-03-04 article 4 R9-5-404.A.
Findings: Building blocks Program: Based on Surveyor's observation, a ratio of 1:16 was observed in Room #103 ( a 4 yr old room). The Surveyor observed the second teacher re-entering the room from the hallway.
2020-03-04 2020-03-04 article 5 R9-5-509.C.18.b.
Findings: Building blocks Program & VIK Program: Based on the Surveyor's review of the Menus posted in both the Building block and VIK posting boards, the menus stated "Fruit Smoothie" on March 5, 2020 but did not list the specific components of the smoothie.
2020-03-04 2020-03-04 Article 5 R9-5-512.B.1.2.
Findings: Building blocks Program: Based on the Surveyor's observation, there was a pungent odor of urine in the bathroom located between rooms #103/#104.
2020-03-04 2020-03-04 Article 5 R9-5-512.F.8.
Findings: Building blocks Program: Based on the Surveyor's observation, one of the toilets in the bathroom located between rooms #103/#104 was running continuously and would not turn off. One of the teachers stated that she recently noticed the toilet would not turn off and was continuously running water.
2020-03-04 2020-03-04 Article 5 R9-5-516.J.1.2.
Findings: Building blocks Program: Based on the Surveyor's observation and on a discussion with the Director, a child's Epipen was found stored in a bag on a shelf that was accessible to the children that were in the room. The Director acknowledged that she had placed the bag on the shelf when the class had returned from the playground earlier that morning.
2019-03-05 2019-03-14 Article 1 ARS 36-882.M.
Findings: VIK Program: Based on file review and a discussion with the Program Specialist and the current director (staff #1), the Program Specialist told the Surveyor staff #1 become the director approximately one month ago. The Licensee failed to notify the Department in writing within 10 days of the change in director.
2019-03-05 2019-03-14 Article 1 ARS 36-883.02.C.1-3.
Findings: VIK Program: Based on Surveyor's observations and a review of staff #2's file, it was determined that the file lacked documentation of the staff's completion of the criminal history affidavit.

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