Scottsdale Preschool - Phoenix AZ CHILD CARE CENTER

12630 NORTH 48TH STREET , PHOENIX AZ 85032
(602) 953-2530

About the Provider

Description: We offer a wonderful and friendly child care center; the first in Phoenix which promotes a message of positive worldly consciousness, modern learning in a family like atmosphere. Our professional teachers facilitate the optimal growth and development of the whole child. We affirmatively embrace every child’s unique talents and dreams, believing that each child has unlimited potential to learn about and contribute to our community, our environment and our world.

Each child’s potential will be nurtured to build a strong foundation for their future as well as the future of our world. We believe in the value of human diversity and the importance of cultural awareness. Our paramount goal is to provide a stimulating learning environment that will encourage all children to become creative, independent, responsible and self-directed individuals who can work well with others and make wise decisions.

Our desire is to make you feel comfortable and confident in your decision to place your child in our care. We continuously strive to exceed your expectations by creating an environment filled with warmth, encouragement and exploration.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-15206
  • Capacity: 152
  • Age Range: Infant; Ones; Twos; Three to Five; School-Age
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: Jan 01, 2022
  • Current License Expiration Date: Dec 31, 2024
  • 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
2021-12-01 2021-12-13 article 3 R9-5-306.A.1.
Findings: Based on Surveyors' observations and review of facility documentation, 5 of 25 facility attendance records reviewed lacked documentation of the following: Child #1: Admission time and signature for 11/11/21. Child #2: Release signature for 11/18/21. Child #3: Admission time and signature for 11/11/21. Child #4: Admission signature for 11/30/21. Child #5: Release time and signature for 11/3/21.
2021-12-01 2021-12-13 article 3 R9-5-306.B.1.
Findings: Based on Surveyors' observations and review of facility documentation, the roster for the 2's classroom documented the presence of 15 children, however the activity area actually had 16 children present.
2021-12-01 2021-12-13 article 5 R9-5-501.A.12
Findings: Based on Surveyors' observations, the carpet in the Infant classroom had a 3 inch tear, creating a tripping hazard near where the laminate flooring met the carpeted area. Additionally, the School-Age classroom had a 5 inch tear in the carpet near the desks, that created a tripping hazard.
2021-12-01 2021-12-13 article 5 R9-5-501.A.14
Findings: Based on Surveyors' observations and review of facility documentation, the thermostat near the children's restroom at the entrance of the facility read a temperature of 67 degrees F.
2021-12-01 2021-12-13 Article 5 R9-5-501.A.21.a.b.
Findings: Based on Surveyors' observations, there was a wheelbarrow and a shovel accessible to enrolled children on the southwest corner of the playground.
2021-12-01 2021-12-13 article 5 R9-5-501.C.5.a-k.
Findings: Based on Surveyors' observations and review of facility documentation, the lesson plans posted in the School Age classroom were for the month of November.
2021-12-01 2021-12-13 article 5 R9-5-503.A.2.a-c.
Findings: Based on Surveyors' observations, the paper towel dispenser in the diaper changing area of the 2's classroom was empty.
2021-12-01 2021-12-13 Article 5 R9-5-510.B.1.
Findings: Per allegation Based on Surveyors' observations and information provided by the staff, staff members stated that a teacher "wrongly picked up a child by one arm" to remove the child from a tricycle on the playground and the action could have caused "the arm to get dislocated". A staff member picked a child up off a tricycle by grabbing the child by one arm, and placed the child on the ground.
2021-12-01 2021-12-13 Article 5 R9-5-512.D.
Findings: Based on Surveyors' observations, the toilet bowls in the front restroom near the front of the hallway contained a black substance stuck on the inside of the bowls. Additionally, the caulking at the base of the toilets in the front restroom was stained brown and becoming detached from the base of the toilet and the flooring beneath the toilet.
2021-12-01 2021-12-13 Article 5 R9-5-514.A.1-6.
Findings: Based on Surveyors' observations, the first-aid kit lacked sterile gauze pads and antiseptic.
2021-12-01 2021-12-13 Article 5 R9-5-517.A.10.a.
Findings: Based on Surveyors' observations, the facility vehicle contained an accumulation of dirt and debris.
2021-12-01 2021-12-13 Article 5 R9-5-517.A.10.c.
Findings: Based on Surveyors' observations, the facility's van had a seat bench that was detached from the frame of the vehicle.
2021-12-01 2021-12-13 Article 6 R9-5-603.C.2.
Findings: Based on Surveyors' observations, the following hazards were found on the facility playground: *A metal mesh attached to the northern gate, near the kitchen, had several sharp edges running along the top of the mesh. *The swing set on the eastern side of the playground had rough splintering wood, and the bolts to which the middle swing was attached to the swing set were loose. *The wooden rack holding the water canisters on the western side of the playground had rough, splintering wood. *The shelves attached to the wall of the playground had an accumulation of rust and chipping paint on the brackets holding the shelves to the wall. Previously cited on 11/30/2020.
2021-06-29 2021-09-13 article 3 R9-5-304.D.1.2.
Findings: Based on Surveyors' observations at the time of the complaint investigation, the Emergency Information and Immunization record card for Child #1 was unavailable at facility premises for review, therefore compliance could not be determined.
2021-06-29 2021-09-13 article 3 R9-5-306.B.1.
Findings: Based on Surveyors' observations and review of facility documentation at the time of the complaint investigation, the following activity areas had rosters that did not accurately reflect the presence of enrolled children: *The "Younger 2's" classroom: the roster reflected the presence of 9 children, however there were only 4 children actually present in the classroom. Additionally, in the Younger 2's classroom 2 children were across the hallway in the restroom, and 2 other children were standing in the hallway without the children's absences being documented on the classroom roster. *The "Older 2's" classroom: the roster reflected the presence of 8 children, however there were actually 7 children present in the classroom. *The 4's classroom: the roster reflected the presence of 24 children, however there were actually only 22 children present in the classroom.

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