Val Vista Lakes KinderCare - Gilbert AZ CHILD CARE CENTER

1545 NORTH PARKWAY DRIVE , GILBERT AZ 85234
(480) 926-7621

About the Provider

Description: Welcome to Val Vista Lake KinderCare. We are located off of Baseline and Val Vista, just a few minutes away from US-60. We offer unique, expertly designed early education programs for infants as young as six weeks and school-age children up to age 12. We strive to provide the very best environment by focusing on the whole child - emotionally, physically, and socially for complete growth and development. Your child will not only be provided with a safe, secure, and stimulating environment to learn in, but sill have support from a team of child development experts who have a true passion for educating and nurturing children.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-8398
  • Capacity: 241
  • Age Range: 16 Months - 12 Years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: Infant Programs, Toddler Programs, Discovery Preschool Programs, Preschool Programs, Prekindergarten Programs, Before and After School Programs, Summer Programs
  • Current License Issue Date: Jan 01, 2018
  • 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
2019-12-18 2020-02-26 article 3 R9-5-302.A.1-18.
Findings: Based on the facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that the facility's statement of child care services lacked the following required information: *Transportation procedures; and *Field trip requirements and procedures.
2019-12-18 2020-02-26 article 3 R9-5-303.B.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, the Phonic's room lacked the posted capacity.
2019-12-18 2020-02-26 article 3 R9-5-304.B.1-9.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that 2 out of 25 enrolled children's Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record cards lacked the following required information: Child #1, Child #2: The name, home address, city, state, zip code, and contact telephone number of the 2nd parent.
2019-12-18 2020-02-26 article 4 R9-5-401.3.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that Staff #1 worked in the capacity of a teacher-caregiver. Staff #1 was not qualified as a teacher-caregiver because the file for Staff #1 lacked six months of child care experience, and a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma.
2019-12-18 2020-02-26 Article 4 R9-5-402.A.1-12
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that 2 out of 5 staff files lacked the following required documentation: Staff #2: A TB test result read on or before the starting date of employment, (DOE- 6/13/2019, TB test result not documented). Staff #3: A TB test result read on or before the starting date of employment, (DOE- 4/06/2019, TB test result read on 4/10/2019).
2019-12-18 2020-02-26 article 5 R9-5-501.A.12
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, the following hazard was accessible to enrolled children: 2's restroom: *There were screws protruding from the base of both toilets.
2019-12-18 2020-02-26 article 5 R9-5-501.A.13.a.b.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, the following hazard was accessible to enrolled children: 1's room: *There was a crack/ hole in the back of the wooden toy shelf located near the blue area rug.
2019-12-18 2020-02-26 Article 5 R9-5-501.A.21.a.b.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, in the Pre-K room, there was a plunger located on the floor next to the activity area sink.
2019-12-18 2020-02-26 article 5 R9-5-501.C.5.a-k.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that the Pre-K lesson plan was dated for 12/04/2019 - 12/08/2019, and the 2's lesson plan was dated for 12/02/2019 - 12/06/2019.
2019-12-18 2020-02-26 article 5 R9-5-502.C.1.m.n.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, the kitchen lacked the posted written dietary instructions for all enrolled infants.
2019-12-18 2020-02-26 article 5 R9-5-503.A.1.a.b.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, the following unrelated items were located on the diaper changing areas: Infant room: *There was a pacifier located on the diaper counter. 1's room: There were 2 sharpies, a pen, a cell phone, a pair of shoes, a pair of socks, a roll of tape, an Ipad, keys, and a box of probe covers located on the diaper counter. 2's room: *There was an Ipad located on the diaper counter, and a paintbrush in the diaper changing sink.
2019-12-18 2020-02-26 article 5 R9-5-503.A.2.a-c.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, in the Infant room, the diaper changing sink's water temperature was 70F, the 1's room diaper changing sink's water temperature was 70F, and the 2's room diaper changing sink's water temperature was 71F.
2019-12-18 2020-02-26 article 5 R9-5-503.A.3.4.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, in the Infant room, the soiled diaper container lacked a lid, and the soiled clothing container lacked a liner. In the 1's room, and the 2's room, the soiled diaper containers lacked lids, and the soiled clothing containers were located in the restrooms, rather than the diaper changing areas as required.
2019-12-18 2020-02-26 Article 5 R9-5-512.B.1.2.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, the following areas were not maintained in a clean condition: 2's restroom: *There was a build-up of dirt/ dust located on the exhaust fan. 3's room: *There was a build-up of white residue located on the baseboards under the water fountain.
2019-12-18 2020-02-26 Article 5 R9-5-512.C.1.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, the following floor coverings were not maintained in a clean condition: 1's room: *There was build-up of dirt, and debris located on the blue area rug with an overall brown appearance. 2's room: *There was a build-up of dirt, and debris located on the blue Kindercare rug with an overall brown appearance.

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