G.p.s. - Islands Elementary - Gilbert AZ CHILD CARE PUBLIC SCHOOL

245 SOUTH MCQUEEN ROAD , GILBERT AZ 85233
(480) 497-0742

About the Provider

Description: Islands Elementary School aims to provide a safe, positive educational environment for all students, with our Islands staff and parents working together to assure a positive learning experience for all our Dolphins.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-10080
  • Capacity: 59
  • Age Range: Three to Five; School-Age
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: 2021-02-01
  • 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
2022-01-26 2022-01-27 article 3 R9-5-301.G. 1-3.
Findings: Findings include: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, upon arrival, there was no staff member present in the facility with documentation of current first aid or CPR training.
2022-01-26 2022-01-27 article 3 R9-5-301.I.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, the Licensee lacked documention of an unannounced fire and emergency evacuation drill for November 2021.
2022-01-26 2022-01-27 article 3 R9-5-309.A.2.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, it was determined that the Licensee lacked documentation of a current violation free fire inspection report as required.
2022-01-26 2022-01-27 article 4 R9-5-401.1.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, it was determined that staff #1 was the current director for the Preschool. Staff #1 was not qualified as the director because the file lacked documentation of at least 72 hours of instruction provided in conferences, seminars, lectures, or workshops in early childhood child development or a closely related field.
2022-01-26 2022-01-27 article 4 R9-5-401.2.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, it was determined that Staff #2 was the director's designee. Staff #2 was not qualified for this position because the file lacked an additional 3 months of child care experience and 3 additional hours in early childhood, child development, or a closely-related field from an accredited college.
2022-01-26 2022-01-27 Article 5 R9-5-501.A.1.
Findings: Based on staff statements and the Surveyor's observation, upon the Surveyor's arrival at 12:30 pm, there were 16 children observed in the MPR classroom. The roster reflected 15 enrolled children. The teacher stated that 1 of the children in the program was a staff child and came each day. This child was not enrolled in the aftercare program.
2022-01-26 2022-01-27 article 5 R9-5-501.A.19.a.b.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, there were 3 containers of Clorox wipes located on a low shelf accessible to enrolled children.
2022-01-26 2022-01-27 article 5 R9-5-501.C.4.a-i.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, the MPR classroom lacked a schedule of children's age-appropriate activities.
2022-01-26 2022-01-27 article 5 R9-5-501.C.5.a-k.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, the Preschool classroom lacked a posted lesson plan.
2022-01-26 2022-01-27 Article 5 R9-5-512.F.9.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, in the boys' toilet room, there was a missing handle on the sink .
2022-01-26 2022-01-27 Article 6 R9-5-603.C.2.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, in the outdoor activity area, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: Preschool Playground: *There was peeling paint with exposed rusty metal located on the green water fountain. *There was peeling paint with exposed rusty metal located on the green and red play structure. *There was peeling laminate with exposed rusty metal located on the 3rd and 5th step on the play structure on the East side of the playground.
2022-01-26 2022-01-27 Article 6 R9-5-603.E.1.2.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, the outdoor activity areas lacked the following required resilient surfacing: Preschool Playground: *4 of the required 6 inches of loose sand in the fall zones of the green and red monkey bars and the blue rock climbing wall. *2 of the required 6 inches of loose sand in the fall zones of the swirly brown slide and the brown rock climbing wall. *3 of the required 6 inches of loose sand in the fall zones of the brown slide.
2021-01-19 2021-01-26 Article 1 ARS 36-883.02.C.1.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observations, it was determined that the file for staff #1 lacked documentation of a Criminal History Affidavit.
2021-01-19 2021-01-26 Article 2 R9-5-203.C.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observations, it was determined that the files for staff #1 and staff #2 lacked a copy of the staff member's fingerprint clearance card (The Surveyor was able to verify that both staff members had a valid card).
2021-01-19 2021-01-26 article 3 R9-5-304.B.1-9.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observations, it was determined that 2 out of 20 enrolled children's Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record cards lacked the following required information: Building Blocks: Child #1: The name and contact telephone number of the child's health care provider; the name of the individual to be contacted in case of injury or sudden illness of the child. Child #2: 2nd parent's name, home address, and contact telephone number; parent signature.

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