Description: LA CASITA PRESCHOOL CHILDCARE LLC is a CHILD CARE CENTER in MESA AZ, with a maximum capacity of 56 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant; Ones; Twos; Three to Five; School-Age. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Survey Date | Date Corrected | Rule/Statute | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-09-23 | 2021-11-01 | article 2 | R9-5-404.C.3. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observation, above arrival at the facility there were 11 children present and an infant was place for supervision with 1's to 4-year-olds. | |||
| 2021-09-23 | 2021-11-01 | article 3 | R9-5-301.B.1. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation, staff interview and the Surveyors' observation, at the time of the inspection, the director and the individual to act on behalf of the director were not present. The two staff members present lacked the qualifications to act on behalf of the director. Staff #1 and Staff #2 stated the director was sick and the assistant director was on the way to the facility. | |||
| 2021-09-23 | 2021-11-01 | Article 3 | R9-5-301.B.2. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observation, Staff #1 (start date: 4/26/2021) and Staff #2 (start date: 4/26/2021) were observed working unsupervised with 11 enrolled children from ages Infant to 4's. Staff #1 and Staff # 2 lacked teacher-caregiver qualifications. | |||
| 2021-09-23 | 2021-11-01 | article 3 | R9-5-301.B.3. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observation, Staff #1, Staff #2 and Staff #3 lacked an arrival time for 9/23/2021. | |||
| 2021-09-23 | 2021-11-01 | article 3 | R9-5-301.D.1. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observation, the Surveyors and the parents were not allowed immediate access to the facility. The door bell at the front is not in operation and the Surveyors and parents had to wait until a staff member noticed people were at the door. The staff would exit the 1's/2's room to open the door. | |||
| 2021-09-23 | 2021-11-01 | article 3 | R9-5-303.A |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observation, at the time of the inspection, no staff member present was listed to act on behalf of the facility director, as required. | |||
| 2021-09-23 | 2021-11-01 | article 3 | R9-5-303.B. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observation, the Infant rooms posted capacity did not match the capacity that was on the room usage and agreed upon on 4/28/2021. The posted capacity stated 12, the capacity is 6. | |||
| 2021-09-23 | 2021-11-01 | article 3 | R9-5-304.B.1-9. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and Surveyor #1's observation, 7 of 15 children Emergency, Information and Immunization Record cards reviewed lacked: Child #1: The name of the individual to be contacted in case of injury or sudden illness of the child. Child #2 and Child #3: The contact telephone number of the child's health care provider. Child #4: The name, home address, city, state, zip code, and contact telephone number of the 2nd parent. Child #5 and Child #6: The name and contact telephone number of the child 's health care provider. Child #7: The name and contact telephone number of the 2nd individuals authorized by the child 's parent to collect the child from the facility in case of emergency, or if the child 's parent cannot be contacted, the contact telephone number of the child's health care provider and the name of the individual to be contacted in case of injury or sudden illness of the child. | |||
| 2021-09-23 | 2021-11-01 | article 3 | R9-5-304.C. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observation, the Emergency, Information and Immunization Record cards for all the enrolled children were in individual file folders kept in a metal filing cabinet and not readily accessible in an event of an emergency or evacuation, as required. | |||
| 2021-09-23 | 2021-11-01 | article 3 | R9-5-306.A.1. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and Surveyor #2's observation, after a review of the children's Attendance Records, it was determined the following lacked: Child #1: A release time and signature on 9/1/2021, 9/2/2021, 9/7/2021, 9/8/2021, 9/13/2021, 9/14/2021, 9/15/2021, 9/20/2021 and 9/22/2021. Child # 2: A release signature for the month of September. Child #8: A release signature on 9/14/2021, 9/15/2021, 9/20/2021, 9/21/2021, 9/22/2021 and 9/23/2021. The admission was sign with intial's on 9/14/2021, 9/15/2021, 9/20/2021, 9/21/2021, 9/22/2021 and 9/23/2021. Child #9: The release was sign with first name only on 9/20/2021. Child #10: A release time and signature on 9/4/2021. Child #11: A release time and signature on 9/22/2021. Child #12: A release signature on 9/22/2021. Child #13: An admission signature on 9/14/2021 and 9/15/2021. Child #14: An admission time and signature on 9/21/2021. A release time and signature on 9/20/2021 and 9/22/2021. Child #15: A release time and signature on 9/20/2021. Child #16: A admission time and signature on 9/2/2021, 9/7/2021, 9/8/2021, 9/9/2021, 9/13/2021, 9/15/2021 and 9/16/2021. | |||
| 2021-09-23 | 2021-11-01 | article 3 | R9-5-306.B.1. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observation, in the Infant room, the roster listed 0 enrolled children, but there was 1 enrolled infant present. In the 1's/2's room, the roster listed 5 enrolled children, but there were 11 enrolled children present. | |||
| 2021-09-23 | 2021-11-01 | article 4 | R9-5-401.2. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, after a review of two staff files, it was determined the following lacked: Staff #1 (start date: 4/26/2021): At least 12 months of child care experience, three credit hours or more in early childhood, child development, or a closely-related field from an accredited college or university, or at least 30 actual hours of instruction, provided in conferences, seminars, lectures, or workshops in early childhood, child development, or a closely-related field or at least 24 credit hours from an accredited college or university, including at least six credit hours in early childhood, child development, or a closely-related field. Staff #2 (start date: 4/26/2021): A high school or high school equivalency diploma, three credit hours or more in early childhood, child development, or a closely-related field from an accredited college or university, or at least 30 actual hours of instruction, provided in conferences, seminars, lectures, or workshops in early childhood, child development, or a closely-related field or at least 24 credit hours from an accredited college or university, including at least six credit hours in early childhood, child development, or a closely-related field. | |||
| 2021-09-23 | 2021-11-01 | article 4 | R9-5-401.3. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, after a review of two staff files, it was determined the following lacked: Staff #1 (start date: 4/26/2021): Six months of child care experience Staff #2 (start date: 4/26/2021): A high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma or at least 12 credit hours from an accredited college or university, including at least six credit hours in early childhood, child development, or a closely-related field or Associate or bachelor degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood, child development, or a closely-related field; or N.A.C., C.D.A., or C.C.P. credential. | |||
| 2021-09-23 | 2021-11-01 | article 4 | R9-5-404.A. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observation, the staff-to-children in the 1's/2's with an enrolled infant present was 1:11, with a required ration of 2:11. | |||
| 2021-09-23 | 2021-11-01 | article 4 | R9-5-404.B.1. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observation, the staff-to-child ratio in the 1's/2's room was 1:11 with children aged from 9 months to 4-year-olds. The ratio was not based on the age of the youngest child in the group. | |||
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