Description: GREAT BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOL #8 is a Child Care Center in GLENDALE AZ, with a maximum capacity of 90 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Ones; Twos; Three to Five; School-Age. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0158993 | 2025-09-03 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the annual compliance inspection conducted on 09-04-2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. The DES Contact Group Size was compliant at the time of the inspection. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The following items were discussed, but not limited to: 1. Individual(s) authorized to administer medication. 2. Storage of wipes. 3. Uncovered outlets. 4. Diapering containers. 5. Soap in the toilet rooms. 6. Classroom maintenance. 7. Age-appropriate playground equipment. 8. Ratios. 9. Accessibility of water to the children. 10. Staff file documentation. 11. Pathways to the exit door. 12. Main posting board components. 13. Immunizations required before enrollment. 14. Current lesson plans. | |||
| INSP-0052334 | 2025-01-23 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint investigation #00096105 on 01/23/2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Rights was given to the Facility Director at the beginning of the inspection. The plan of correction will not be accepted at this time. Ratios observed were: 1-2-year-old children: 2:5 3-5-year-old children: 1:4 There were 4 staff interviewed during this investigation. The Compliance Officer contacted the complainant on 1/22/2025. Documentation observed: Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record Cards, rosters, staff attendance records, and 5 staff files. The fingerprint clearance cards for 4 of 4 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Upon completion of the complaint investigation #00096105 it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation, that 3 of 5 allegations were substantiated and 2 of 5 allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the complaint inspection. The Compliance Officer is Heather Bauer. | |||
| INSP-0047831 | 2024-09-04 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 09/04/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Empower Self-Evaluation was emailed to the Provider The Emergency Disaster Contact Form was emailed to the Provider. The fingerprint clearance cards for 5 of 5 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *Sufficient light to observe children during naptime will be maintained. *Attendance records will include at least a first initial and last name or first and last name for each admission and release *The Criminal History Affidavit is a two-page document *Documentation of submission of the DCS Central Registry form will be included in the staff file *Oil Diffusers will remain inaccessible to enrolled children Compliance Officer is Heather Bauer. | |||
| INSP-0034876 | 2023-11-20 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation #00065734 on 11/20/2023. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: 1-year-old children: 1:5 2-year-old children: 2:5 3-year-old children: 1:6 3/4-year-old children: 1:4 4/5-year-old children: 1:6 There were 4 staff interviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: Facility Director The Compliance Officer #1 attempted to contact the complainant for complaint #00065734 on 11/17/2023 via telephone and email. A return response was not received as of the date of this report. Documentation observed were parent handbook, posted class rules, rewards, and consequences, and written staff statements. Upon completion of the complaint investigation #00065734 it was determined from observation, interview and documentation, that 3 of 6 allegations were substantiated and 3 of 6 allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the complaint inspection. Please submit the Plan of Corrections through the LMS Portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Compliance Officer #1 is Heather Bauer. The Compliance Officer #2 is David Ramos. | |||
| INSP-0032136 | 2023-09-08 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 09/08/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Empower Self-Evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. The DES Group Size was observed in compliance at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of 3 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *Personal trampolines would only be acceptable if it is part an individual plan for a child with special needs. *Diapered children may attend Chapel in Room 6. Compliance Officer is Heather Bauer. | |||
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