Description: LITTLE GENIUSES CHILDCARE CENTER is a CHILD CARE CENTER in MESA 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.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Survey Date | Date Corrected | Rule/Statute | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-01-04 | 2022-01-04 | Article 2 | R9-5-203.A. 1-2 |
| Findings: Based on Surveyor #2's observation and a review of 10 staff files, the criminal history affidavit for Staff #1 (start date 9/20/2021) was signed 10/22/2021. | |||
| 2022-01-04 | 2022-01-04 | Article 2 | R9-5-203.C. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and Surveyor #2's observation, 2 of 10 staff files lacked copies of fingerprint clearance cards: *Staff #2 (start date 7/13/2021) - copy of fingerprint clearance card not available for review *Staff #3 (start date 12/1/2021) - copy of the back of the fingerprint clearance card | |||
| 2022-01-04 | 2022-01-04 | Article 2 | R9-5-203.D.1-2 |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and Surveyor #2's observation, the fingerprint clearance card for Staff #1 (start date 9/20/2021) was issued prior to start date. The date of the DPS website verification was 10/22/2021. | |||
| 2022-01-04 | 2022-01-04 | article 2 | R9-5-404.C.3. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and staff interview, a 1-year-old was placed for supervision in the Infant room during morning arrival time on 12/3/2021 and more than 6 enrolled children were present in the facility. | |||
| 2022-01-04 | 2022-01-04 | article 4 | R9-5-401.3. |
| Findings: Based on Surveyor #2's observation and a review of 10 staff files, Staff #4 (start date 8/23/2021) lacked documentation of a minimum of a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma. | |||
| 2022-01-04 | 2022-01-04 | article 4 | R9-5-404.A. |
| Findings: Per allegation and based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, the staff:child ratio was not maintained at all times: *2's Room - During morning arrival time on 12/3/2021, the ratio was 1:12 including 1-year-olds instead of 2:12 required for 1-year-olds. | |||
| 2022-01-04 | 2022-01-04 | Article 5 | R9-5-501.A.1. |
| Findings: Based on Surveyor #2's observation, in the 1's room, the health, safety and welfare of a child was placed at risk of harm when an enrolled child's head was covered during nap time. | |||
| 2021-09-14 | 2021-09-22 | Article 2 | R9-5-203.A. 1-2 |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and Surveyor #2's observation, 1 of 8 staff files lacked the following: *Staff #3 (start date 6/12/2021) - Criminal history affidavit | |||
| 2021-09-14 | 2021-09-22 | article 3 | R9-5-301.F.1.2. |
| Findings: After a review of 8 staff files, it was determined the following lacked documentation of freedom of infectious active tuberculosis: *Staff #2 - Start date 9/7/2021; results dated 9/10/2021 *Staff #3 - Start date 6/12/2021; results dated 6/25/2021 | |||
| 2021-09-14 | 2021-09-22 | article 3 | R9-5-304.B.1-9. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and Surveyor #2's observation, it was determined that 6 of 10 enrolled children's Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record cards lacked the following required information: *Child #1 and Child #5- Home telephone number *Child #2 - 2nd parent home address *Child #3 - Health care provider name and contact telephone number *Child #4 - 1st parent city, state and zip code *Child #6 - Parent signature | |||
| 2021-09-14 | 2021-09-22 | article 3 | R9-5-306.A.1. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and Surveyor #2's observation, it was determined that 1 of 10 enrolled children's attendance forms lacked complete signatures: *Child #1 - Admission signatures for 9/7-10/2021 and 9/13-14/2021; release signatures 9/7-10/2021 and 9/13/2021 | |||
| 2021-09-14 | 2021-09-22 | article 3 | R9-5-306.B.1. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and Surveyor #1's observation, in the 2's room, there were 8 enrolled children present and 9 marked present on the roster. | |||
| 2021-09-14 | 2021-09-22 | article 3 | R9-5-309.C.1.2. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and Surveyor #1's observation, the facility lacked a violation-free fire inspection report. The inspection dated 9/13/2021 contained a violation. | |||
| 2021-09-14 | 2021-09-22 | Article 4 | R9-5-403.A.1-17. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and Surveyor #2's observation, 1 of 8 staff files lacked documentation of new staff training: *Staff #1 (start date 8/23/2021) | |||
| 2021-09-14 | 2021-09-22 | Article 5 | R9-5-501.A.1. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and staff interview, the Licensee failed to maintain a Staff Report as required per the Enforcement Agreement dated 10/26/2020. | |||
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