Happy Kids Kare Learning Center - Laveen AZ CHILD CARE SMALL GROUP HOME

8217 S0UTH 45TH LANE , LAVEEN AZ 85339
(602) 281-2971

About the Provider

Description: HAPPY KIDS KARE LEARNING CENTER is a CHILD CARE SMALL GROUP HOME in LAVEEN AZ, with a maximum capacity of 10 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of Infant; School-Age. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: SGH-19056
  • Capacity: 10
  • Age Range: Infant; School-Age
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: 2021-08-03
  • 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
2021-06-29 2021-08-03 Article 3 R9-3-301.A.3.a-b
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that the files for staff #1 and staff #2 lacked documentation of a negative Mantoux skin test.
2021-06-29 2021-08-03 Article 3 R9-3-301.A.4.b.i-xi
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that the staff files lacked the following required information: Staff #1 and staff #2: The staff member's starting date of employment or volunteer service and the staff member's written statement attesting to current immunity against measles, rubella, diphtheria, mumps, and pertussis.
2021-06-29 2021-08-03 Article 3 R9-3-309.H.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, the first aid kit contained the following stock medications: *5 packets of Antacid. *5 packets of Non-Aspirin medication. *5 packets of First-Aid and Burn cream. *5 packets of Antibiotic Ointment. *2 packets of Sting Relief Wipes.
2021-06-29 2021-08-03 Article 4 R9-3-401.B.2.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: Outdoor Activity Area: *There was a pick ax leaning against the house located on the east wall. *There was a dolly cart leaning against the house located on the east wall. *There was a blue vacuum leaning against the house located on the east wall. *There was unsealed, exposed wood on the edges of the white shelving unit under the tent. *There was a cracked hard plastic with sharp edges on a ADT security sign located in the ground on the east wall. *There was a gray hose uncoiled on the ground near the air conditioner located on the west wall. *There was a hard plastic, black divider with sharp edges protruding from the ground located on the south wall. *The screen door was not secure on the slider. (It was not attached at the bottom and lifted up easily.) *There was a black sprinkler hose protruding upward behind the tent located on the east side of the wall.
2021-06-29 2021-08-03 Article 4 R9-3-406.C.1.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, the lunches served to enrolled children did not meet the meal pattern requirements in Table 4.2.
2021-06-29 2021-08-03 Article 4 R9-3-407.A.16.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, in the kitchen area, the refrigerator lacked a thermometer.
2021-06-29 2021-08-03 Article 4 R9-3-407.A.17.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, in the kitchen area, the freezer lacked a thermometer.
2021-06-29 2021-08-03 Article 4 A.R.S. 36-897.03.B.1-3
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that the file for staff #1 lacked a Criminal History Affidavit.
2021-06-29 2021-08-03 Article 5 R9-3-502.C.2.a.i-ii
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, the outdoor activity area lacked the following resilient surfacing: *4 of the required 6 inches of loose rubber chips in the fall zones of the yellow slide. *4 of the required 6 inches of loose rubber chips in the fall zones of the swings.
2021-06-29 2021-08-03 Article 5 R9-3-504.A.5.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, there were uncovered electrical outlets throughout the house.
2021-06-29 2021-08-03 Article 5 R9-3-505.D.5.a-b
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, the following chemicals were accessible to enrolled children: Kitchen Area: *There was a container of Lysol wipes on the food cart located on the south side of the kitchen. *There was a container of Clorox bleach located under the sink. Bathroom Area: *There was a container of Ajax, a bottle of air-freshener and a container of Isopropyl Alcohol located underneath the sink. Outdoor Activity Area: *There was a container of Royal Oak cleaner and Kingston lighter fluid on the black shelving unit located in the patio on the south side.
2021-06-29 2021-08-03 Article 5 R9-3-505.D.7.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, in the main play area, 2 window blinds had cords that were dangling down next to the cribs located on the south and east wall.
2021-06-29 2021-08-03 Article 5 R9-3-505.D.8.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, in the kitchen area, there was a floor fan in front of the cabinets located on the north side of the room accessible to enrolled children.
2021-06-29 2021-08-03 Article 5 R9-3-505.D.9.a.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, in the bathroom, there was a toilet brush on the ground next to the toilet accessible to enrolled children.
2021-06-29 2021-08-03 Article 5 R9-3-506.3.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, in the bathroom, there were 3 potty chairs located on the floor.

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