Goodyear KinderCare - Goodyear AZ CHILD CARE CENTER

13746 WEST MCDOWELL ROAD , GOODYEAR AZ 85338
(623) 535-1195

About the Provider

Description:

Our experts designed our classrooms - and every activity and lesson - to help prepare your child for success in school and beyond. With designated learning centers such as dramatic play and blocks in every classroom, children have the opportunity for rich social play and child-initiated discovery.

You’ll also find that our classrooms feature a print-rich environment full of carefully selected materials, written charts and labels, and children’s literature. By helping your child connect spoken words and print, we’re helping develop early literacy and writing skills.

Whether your child has first words or first grade on the horizon, we’re excited to show you how everything in our center is designed for learning!

Melissa Howard, Center Director

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-13164
  • Capacity: 172
  • Age Range: 6 Weeks - 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: 2022-02-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2025-01-31
  • 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
2022-01-19 2022-01-19 Article 2 R9-5-203.A. 1-2
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation and a review of 8 staff files, the criminal history affidavits lacked the following: *Staff #1 (hire date 6/10/2021) - affidavit signed 6/18/2021 *Staff #3 (hire date 8/2/2021) - affidavit signed 8/21/2021
2022-01-19 2022-01-19 Article 2 R9-5-203.C.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, 1 of 8 staff files lacked a copy of the back of the fingerprint clearance card: *Staff #2 (hire date 11/29/2021)
2022-01-19 2022-01-19 Article 2 R9-5-203.D.1-2
Findings: After a review of 8 staff files, it was determined the following was lacking: *Staff #4 (hire date 11/22/2021) - the fingerprint clearance card was issued prior to start date. The date of the DPS website verification was 12/11/2021. *Staff #5 (hire date 9/13/2021) - the fingerprint clearance card was issued prior to start date. The date of the DPS website verification was 12/16/2021.
2022-01-19 2022-01-19 article 3 R9-5-301.F.1.2.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, 1 of 8 staff members lacked documentation of freedom from infectious active tuberculosis within 12 months before starting date of employment: *Staff #5 (hire date 9/13/2021) - results dated 3/4/2020; outside the required timeframe.
2022-01-19 2022-01-19 Article 4 R9-5-403.A.1-17.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, 1 of 8 staff lacked documentation of 10-day new staff training as required: *Staff #3 (start date 8/2/2021) - form signed as complete 8/21/2021
2022-01-19 2022-01-19 article 5 R9-5-501.A.12
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, facility premises were not maintained free from hazards as required: *Toddler C, 2's A, 3's, 2's B - chipped paint with exposed metal was located on the window ledge
2022-01-19 2022-01-19 Article 5 R9-5-501.A.21.a.b.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, in the Toddler C restroom, a plunger was located beside a toilet accessible to enrolled children.
2022-01-19 2022-01-19 article 5 R9-5-501.C.5.a-k.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, a current lesson plan was not posted in Toddler A as required.
2022-01-19 2022-01-19 article 5 R9-5-502.B.2.
Findings: Based on staff interview, facility documentation, and the Surveyor's observation, in the Infant room, 2 of 7 infants placed in cribs were swaddled while sleeping. Staff stated they did not have written authorization from a health care provider for the swaddling.
2022-01-19 2022-01-19 article 5 R9-5-502.C.1.l.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, the infant feeding instructions were not posted in the kitchen as required.
2022-01-19 2022-01-19 Article 5 R9-5-512.D.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, the following areas were not maintained in a clean and sanitized condition as follows: *Toddler C and 3's - the grout around the base of the toilet was cracked and missing. *2's B - Hardwater build-up and rust were located around the base of the faucet on the classroom sink. *4's - a seam in the laminate flooring located in front of the toilet lacked caulking.
2022-01-19 2022-01-19 Article 5 R9-5-516.B.3.a-f.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, the medication consent forms lacked the following: *Child #1 - prescription medication administration instructions stated "as needed" and were not clear and specific *Child #2 - prescription medication administration instructions stated "as needed" and were not clear and specific; end date for the medication *Child #3 - age of the child; 2 medications were authorized on the same form *Child #4 - prescription medication administration instructions stated "as needed" and were not clear and specific; child's last name *Child #5 - end date for the medication
2022-01-19 2022-01-19 Article 6 R9-5-602.C.2.a.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, the outdoor activity areas were not maintained as follows: *Preschool - The balance beam cover was peeled and missing in sections with exposed metal. A cover for the pole of the shaded area was located on the sidewalk and posed a trip hazard. *Toddler - The frames of 2 of 7 tricycles had missing paint and were rusted.
2021-08-30 2021-08-30 article 3 R9-5-306.B.1.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, in the Three's room, there were 17 enrolled children present and 16 children marked present on the roster.
2021-08-30 2021-08-30 Article 5 R9-5-501.C.1.
Findings: Per allegation and based on facility documentation and staff interview, the licensee failed to ensure that a staff member supervised each enrolled child at all times. Staff acknowledged a cereal and pipe cleaner necklace was made in the classroom and they observed a red mark at the end of the day on an enrolled child's neck from the necklace.

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