Description: LITTLE EXPLORERS LEARNING CENTER LLC is a CHILD CARE CENTER in PHOENIX AZ, with a maximum capacity of 59 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-01-12 | 2022-01-18 | article 4 | R9-5-401.2. |
| Findings: Based on a review of the file for staff #3 (the Assistant Director), the file contained documentation of the staff's high school diploma but contained documentation of only 7.5 of the 30 hours of required hours of instruction, provided in conferences, seminars, lectures, or workshops in early childhood, child development, or a closely-related field. | |||
| 2022-01-12 | 2022-01-18 | article 5 | R9-5-501.A.19.a.b. |
| Findings: Based on Surveyor's observation, a can of disinfectant spray was stored in a plastic crate on the bench seat in the facility vehicle and was accessible to children. | |||
| 2022-01-12 | 2022-01-18 | article 5 | R9-5-503.A.2.a-c. |
| Findings: Based on Surveyor's observation and a discussion with the Owner and the Director, the water temperature for the diaper changing areas in the following rooms measured 125 degrees F: *Infant room; *One year old room; and *Two year old room. **NOTE: This rule was also cited at the time of the 1/2021 and the 2/2020 compliance inspections. | |||
| 2022-01-12 | 2022-01-18 | Article 5 | R9-5-512.F.8. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, the diapering faucets in the infant room and in the 2 year old room were loose and wobbly and moved 1 inch from side to side when the Surveyor turned the faucets on to check the water temperatures. | |||
| 2021-01-15 | 2021-01-15 | Article 1 | ARS 36- 883.02.C.1-3. |
| Findings: Based on Surveyor's observation and a review of staff #2's file (date of re-hire 12/2/2019), it was determined that the file lacked documention of the staff's completion of the criminal history affidavit form after the staff was re-hired. | |||
| 2021-01-15 | 2021-01-15 | Article 2 | R9-5-203.E. |
| Findings: Based on a review of 4 staff files, the Surveyor determined the files for staff #1, #2, #3 and #4 lacked documentation of the staff's Central Registry Background Clearance results. | |||
| 2021-01-15 | 2021-01-15 | article 3 | R9-5-301.F.1.2. |
| Findings: Based on a review of staff #2's file (date of re-hire 12/2/2019), the Surveyor determined that the file contained documentation of the staff's freedom from infectious active tuberculosis that was completed in 2017. It was determined that the test was not completed within 12 months before the staff's starting date of employment. | |||
| 2021-01-15 | 2021-01-15 | Article 4 | R9-5-403.A.1-17. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's review of the file for staff #2 (date of re-hire 12/2/2019), the file contained documentation indicating the staff's completion of the new staff orientation was 4/30/2020, rather than within 10 calendar days of the staff's starting date of employment. | |||
| 2021-01-15 | 2021-01-15 | article 5 | R9-5-503.A.2.a-c. |
| Findings: Based on Surveyor's observation, the following water temperatures were observed at the diaper changing sinks: *Infant room -116 degrees F; *One year old room- 114 degrees F; and *Two year old room- 114 degrees F. | |||
| 2021-01-15 | 2021-01-15 | Article 6 | R9-5-603.E.1.2. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, the wood chips measured the following depths: *Less than 3 of the required 6 inches at the base of the yellow slide; and *Less than 4 of the required 6 under the monkey bars. | |||
| 2020-02-19 | 2020-03-16 | article 2 | R9-5-404.C.3. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation, staff interview, and the Surveyors' observations, infants were placed for supervision with one-year-old children on the morning of 2/19/2020. Staff stated that 2 one-year-olds were placed with enrolled infants until 8:15am when staff moved them from the infant room to the one-year-old room. Enrolled children's attendance records documented that 19 children were present in the facility by 8:15am. | |||
| 2020-02-19 | 2020-03-16 | article 3 | R9-5-301.B.3. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, attendance records for staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, and staff #4 lacked a time of arrival for 2/19/2020. | |||
| 2020-02-19 | 2020-03-16 | article 3 | R9-5-302.A.1-18. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, the written statement of child care services lacked the following required information: * A description of the facility's child care services classifications in R9-5-204; * Charges, fees, and payment requirements for child care services; * Age-appropriate discipline guidelines and methods; * Field trip requirements and procedures; * Responsibilities and participation of parents in facility activities; and * A general description of activities and programs. | |||
| 2020-02-19 | 2020-03-16 | article 3 | R9-5-303.B. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, the facility lacked the posted licensed capacity in the following areas: *Infant room: The licensed capacity is 4 and the posted capacity was 5. *3/4's room: The licensed capacity is 18 and the posted capacity was 20. *3's room (back building): The licensed capacity is 10 and the posted capacity was 11. | |||
| 2020-02-19 | 2020-03-16 | article 3 | R9-5-306.A.1. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that 5 of 20 enrolled children's attendance records lacked the following required information: *Child #1: An admission time and signature for 2/19/2020. *Child #2: A release time and signature for 2/6/2020. *Child #3, child #4, and child #5: Complete admission and release signatures throughout the month of February. | |||
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