Description: LOVABLE KIDS KARE MESA is a CHILD CARE CENTER in MESA AZ, with a maximum capacity of 49 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-10-07 | 1970-01-01 | Article 1 | A.R.S. 36-883.02.A. |
| Findings: Based on the facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that the file for Staff #2 lacked a valid fingerprint clearance card issued before starting date of employment (DOE 07/05/2021). Staff #2 was working in the kitchen at the time of the inspection. | |||
| 2021-10-07 | 1970-01-01 | article 3 | R9-5-304.B.1-9. |
| Findings: Based on facility documention and the Surveyors' observations, 2 out of 8 enrolled children's Emergency, Information, and Immunization Records lacked the following: Child #1: The name, home address, city, state, zip code, and contact telephone number of each parent of the child, 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. Child #2: The date of the child's enrollment and the name of the individual to be contacted in case of injury or sudden illness of the child. | |||
| 2021-10-07 | 1970-01-01 | article 3 | R9-5-305.A.1.2. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that 2 out of 8 enrolled children's Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record cards lacked an attached written immunization record or exemption affidavit: Child #2 and child #3. | |||
| 2021-10-07 | 1970-01-01 | article 3 | R9-5-306.B.1. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that the roster in the Toddler classroom did not reflect the number of children present (7 children present, 6 children listed on the roster). *Previously cited: 4-28-2021. | |||
| 2021-10-07 | 1970-01-01 | Article 4 | R9-5-402.A.1-12 |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observations, it was determined that 2 out of 3 staff files reviewed lacked the following required information: Staff #1: 18 hours of the 18 required hours on annual training for the time period of 8/20/2020-8/20/2021. Staff #2: A complete new employee orientation checklist, a Mantoux skin test was not administered on or before the starting date of employment (Date of employment- 7/05/2021, date of TB test- no TB test was available for review). Staff #3: An additional 3 hours of the 18 required hours of annual training for the time period of 05/26/2020-05/26/2021. * Reference R9-5-301.F.1, R9-5-403.A., R9-5-403.B. | |||
| 2021-10-07 | 1970-01-01 | article 4 | R9-5-404.B.1. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, upon the Surveyors' arrival at 8:25 a.m., the ratio in the Toddler classroom, with enrolled children ages 1-5 years-old was 1:7 rather than 2:7 as required for 1-year-old children. | |||
| 2021-10-07 | 1970-01-01 | article 5 | R9-5-501.A.12 |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: School-age Classroom: *There were pliers on a printer on a low table located near the East wall. *Previously cited: 1-19-2021. | |||
| 2021-10-07 | 1970-01-01 | article 5 | R9-5-501.C.5.a-k. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, the School-age classroom lacked a current lesson plan. (The lesson plan was dated for September 2021). Previously cited: 1-19-2021. | |||
| 2021-10-07 | 1970-01-01 | article 5 | R9-5-503.A.1.a.b. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, in the Toddler classroom, there was a pink cup and paintbrush on the diaper changing surface located behind the sink. There was a plastic lid on the diaper changing surface. *Previously cited: 5-27-2020 and 4-28-2021. | |||
| 2021-10-07 | 1970-01-01 | Article 5 | R9-5-504.5.d. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, in the Toddler's classroom, 1 enrolled child's sippy cup was unlabeled rather than labeled with a first and last names as required. | |||
| 2021-10-07 | 1970-01-01 | article 5 | R9-5-509.C.18.e. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that food substitutions were not posted on the menu prior to the first meal service of the day on 10/07/2021. The posted menu documented an english muffin, watermelon and milk for breakfast, however, children were actually served mini muffins, strawberries and milk. *Previously cited: 4-28-2021. | |||
| 2021-10-07 | 1970-01-01 | Article 5 | R9-5-510.B.4.c. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations and staff statements, staff used mechanical restraint as a form of discipline. Upon arrival at the facility, the Surveyors observed a 3 year-old sitting in a high chair in the Toddler classroom. The Surveyor asked the staff member why the child was in the high chair. Staff stated the child was placed in the high chair because they were being mean to the other kids. | |||
| 2021-10-07 | 1970-01-01 | Article 5 | R9-5-512.A. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observations, in the outdoor activity area, the following insects and vermin were accessible to enrolled children: Toddler Playground: *There was an infestation of mosquitos swarming in the air and inside the garbage can. *There were spider webs located under the slide and along the back of the large play structure. Preschool Playground: *There were spider webs located on the swing play structure. *There was an infestation of mosquitos swarming in the air. | |||
| 2021-10-07 | 1970-01-01 | Article 5 | R9-5-512.F.4. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, in the Toddler outdoor activity area, there was food waste in an uncovered container. | |||
| 2021-10-07 | 1970-01-01 | Article 5 | R9-5-512.F.7. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, in the Toddler's outdoor activity area, the climbing structures and all toys and equipment were dirty with an overall brown appearance. *Previously cited: 1-19-2021 and 4-28-2021. | |||
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