Description: MARICOPA COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES - LOWELL HEAD START is a CHILD CARE CENTER in MESA AZ, with a maximum capacity of 20 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Three to Five; . The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Survey Date | Date Corrected | Rule/Statute | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-01-05 | 2022-02-08 | Article 1 | ARS 36-882.M. |
| Findings: Based on staff interview and the Surveyor's observation, it was determined that the facility did not notify the Department within ten days of the change in the facility director. | |||
| 2022-01-05 | 2022-02-08 | article 3 | R9-5-303.A |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, the main posting area lacked the name of the facility director. | |||
| 2022-01-05 | 2022-02-08 | article 3 | R9-5-309.C.1.2. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, it was determined that the facility lacked documentation of a current gas inspection report, and a current fire inspection report. (The last gas inspection was conducted 7/23/2018, the last fire inspection was conducted 7/28/2020.) | |||
| 2022-01-05 | 2022-02-08 | Article 5 | R9-5-512.D. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, in the restroom, there was a build-up of yellow residue located along the base of the toilet. | |||
| 2020-01-09 | 2020-02-04 | Article 1 | ARS 36-882.M. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations and staff interview, it was determined that the licensee failed to notify the department of a change in the facility director. Staff stated that the director change occurred in August 2019. | |||
| 2020-01-09 | 2020-02-04 | article 3 | R9-5-303.A |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, the facility's main posting area lacked the name of the current facility director. | |||
| 2020-01-09 | 2020-02-04 | article 3 | R9-5-304.B.1-9. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that 2 out of 10 enrolled children's Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record cards lacked the following required information: Child #1: The contact telephone number of the child's health care provider. Child #2: Second emergency contact. | |||
| 2020-01-09 | 2020-02-04 | article 3 | R9-5-309.C.1.2. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation, staff interview, and the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that the facility lacked documentation of a current gas inspection. The last gas inspection was conducted on 07/28/2018. Staff stated that they were unaware that there were gas pipes present at the facility. | |||
| 2020-01-09 | 2020-02-04 | Article 4 | R9-5-402.A.1-12 |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that 3 out of 3 staff files lacked the following required information: Staff #1: 14 of the required 18 hours of annual training for the time period of 08/06/18-08/06/19. Staff #2: 18 hours of annual training for the time period of 9/18/18-9/18/19. Staff #3: 18 hours of annual training for the time period of 7/31/18-7/31/19. | |||
| 2020-01-09 | 2020-02-04 | article 5 | R9-5-501.A.12 |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, the facility was not maintained free from hazards in the following areas: *Classroom: The edge of the counter in front of the classroom sink was missing laminate, exposing untreated wood. *Girl's bathroom (outside): The side edge of the sink counter was missing laminate, exposing untreated wood. | |||
| 2020-01-09 | 2020-02-04 | Article 5 | R9-5-501.A.21.a.b. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, in the classroom, there was a broom, two dustpans, and a vacuum stored in areas that were accessible to enrolled children. | |||
| 2020-01-09 | 2020-02-04 | Article 5 | R9-5-512.F.8. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, the following plumbing fixtures were not maintained in a clean and working condition: *Boy's bathroom (outside): 1 of 6 sinks was not operable. *Girl's bathroom (outside): The caulking at the back of the sink counter was cracked and contained a build up of dirt. | |||
| 2020-01-09 | 2020-02-04 | Article 6 | R9-5-603.E.1.2. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, the outdoor activity area lacked the following required resilient surfacing: * Four of the required 6 inches of loose sand in the fall zones of the swings, the blue curvy slide, the monkey bars, and the steps of the climbing structure. * Two of the required 6 inches of loose sand in the fall zone of the purple climber. | |||
| 2019-01-07 | 2019-01-11 | article 3 | R9-5-309.C.1.2. |
| Findings: The facility lacked a violation free fire inspection report. | |||
| 2019-01-07 | 2019-01-11 | article 3 | R9-5-304.B.1-9. |
| Findings: Six of ten enrolled children's Emergency, Information and Immunization Record Cards lacked the following required information: Child 1: who to call first in case of injury or sudden illness Child 2: father's name, address and phone number Child 3: father's name, address and phone number Child 4: health care provider's name and phone number Child 5: health care provider's name and phone number Child 6: health care provider's name and phone number | |||
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