GREAT BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOL # 7 - Glendale AZ CHILD CARE CENTER

17230 NORTH 59TH AVENUE , GLENDALE AZ 85308
(602) 682-7020

About the Provider

Description: At the start, children are the most impressionable. Great Beginnings Preschool and Childcare understands the need for a nurturing environment as your children begin the journey of development within your family and within society. Only at Great Beginnings Preschool and Childcare will you find a group of individuals as dedicated to your children's development as you are. Our Mission Statement To Love, Protect, Teach and Serve All Children As We Honor Our Lord's Command To Take The Good News To The Whole World.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-15157
  • Capacity: 151
  • Age Range: Ones; Twos; Three to Five; School-Age
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: 2021-12-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2024-11-30
  • 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
2021-11-01 2021-11-29 Article 2 R9-5-203.C.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, the files for Staff #2, Staff #3 and Staff #4 lacked documentation of the Licensee contacting the Department of Public Safety within 7 working days to determine if the cards were valid.
2021-11-01 2021-11-29 article 3 R9-5-301.F.1.2.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, the file for Staff #1 (SD: 8/9/2021) lacked a negative TB Mantoux skin test on or before the starting date of employment. The negative TB test was dated 8/22/2021.
2021-11-01 2021-11-29 article 3 R9-5-304.B.1-9.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, 4 out of 15 Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record cards reviewed, lacked the following information: Child #1, Child #2, Child #3 and Child #4: The date of enrollment.
2021-11-01 2021-11-29 article 3 R9-5-309.A.2.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, the facility lacked a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was completed on 6/3/2020.
2021-11-01 2021-11-18 Article 5 R9-5-512.B.1.2.
Findings: Per allegation and based on Staff interview and the Surveyors' observations, the facility lacked a cleaning agent for their furnishings. Staff stated Thieves oil was being used as the cleaning agent for tables and surfaces for spot cleaning.
2021-11-01 2021-11-29 article 5 R9-5-501.A.6.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, the Toddler playground had a large red slide with steep stairs that was not age appropriate for the 1 and 2 year old children present on the playground.
2021-11-01 2021-11-29 Article 5 R9-5-501.A.21.a.b.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, the restroom in Classroom #205 had a plunger next to the toilet and Classroom #107 had a vacuum by the door, accessible to enrolled children.
2021-11-01 2021-11-29 article 5 R9-5-501.C.9.a-c.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, in Classroom #205, there was a package of wipes labeled with a first name only and a package of wipes that lacked a name.
2021-11-01 2021-11-29 article 5 R9-5-503.A.3.4.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, Classroom #205 and Classroom #107 lacked liners in the soiled clothing containers.
2021-11-01 2021-11-29 Article 5 R9-5-511.A.5.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, in Classroom #106 there was a mat that was ripped with exposed foam.
2021-11-01 2021-11-29 Article 5 R9-5-514.A.1-6.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, the first aid kit lacked antiseptic solution or wipes.
2021-11-01 2021-11-29 Article 5 R9-5-515.F.3.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, the facility lacked an illness log.
2021-11-01 2021-11-29 Article 6 R9-5-603.E.1.2.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, the outdoor activity areas lacked the following: Toddler Playground: * 5" of the required 6" of wood chips around the play structure and rocking horse. Preschool Playground: * 3" of the required 6" of wood chips around the metal climber. * 6" of the required 6" of wood chips by the large yellow slide and double yellow slides. * 5" of the required 6" of wood chips by the yellow bar climber and fire pole. * 4" of the required 6" of wood chips by the yellow swing bars.
2021-11-01 2021-11-29 Article 6 R9-5-605.B.1.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, in Classroom #205 the designated emergency exit to the playground was locked during hours of operation.
2021-04-20 2021-04-27 article 4 R9-5-401.3.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observations, Staff #1 was acting as a teacher-caregiver. Staff #1 was not qualified as a teacher-caregiver as they lacked documentation showing six months of child care experience.

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