Montessori Center School - Phoenix AZ CHILD CARE CENTER

8625 NORTH 19TH AVENUE , PHOENIX AZ 85021
(602) 678-4470

About the Provider

Description: We are located on a restored Horticultural Ranch, a unique example of Arizona's small operating ranches. At Montessori Center School, you will find: A safe nurturing environment for your young child. A small private preschool in the North Central Phoenix neighborhood. An award-winning two-acre country farm setting. Graduate teachers with Montessori credentials. Accreditation by AMI (Association Montessori Internationale)

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-2086
  • Capacity: 85
  • Age Range: Twos; Three to Five;
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: Nov 01, 2019
  • District Office: ADHS Division of Licensing Services
  • District Office Phone: (602) 364-2539 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Survey Date Date Corrected Rule/Statute Title
2021-10-06 2021-11-22 Article 2 R9-5-203.C.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, Staff #1's (DOH 5/3/2021) file lacked documentation of a valid fingerprint clearance card prior to the starting date of employment. Documentation in the file revealed the card was determined to be valid on 9/1/2021.
2021-10-06 2021-11-22 article 3 R9-5-303.B.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, Room 2 lacked the posted capacity.
2021-10-06 2021-11-22 article 3 R9-5-304.B.1-9.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observations, it was determined that 3 out of 10 enrolled children's Emergency Information and Immunization Record Cards reviewed lacked the following required information: Child #1: Date of enrollment and the name and the contact phone number of the child's health care provider. Child #2: The contact phone number of the child's health care provider. Child #3: Date of enrollment.
2021-10-06 2021-11-22 article 3 R9-5-306.A.1.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observations, it was determined that 3 out of 10 enrolled children's attendance forms reviewed lacked the following required information: Child #4 & Child #5: Release signature for 10/4/2021. Both children were signed out with one signature. Child #6: Complete admission signature for 10/6/2021.
2021-10-06 2021-11-22 article 3 R9-5-306.B.1.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observations, in Room 5, there were 17 children present and 16 children were listed on the roster.
2021-10-06 2021-11-22 Article 4 R9-5-402.A.1-12
Findings: Based on facility documentation and Surveyors' observations, it was determined that 1 out of 3 staff files reviewed lacked the following required information: Staff #1: 2 good faith effort professional references from previous employers and new staff training signed by the director. ***Reference R9-5-403 A.
2021-10-06 2021-11-22 Article 5 R9-5-501.A.1.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, it was determined that staff failed to ensure that the health, safety and welfare of enrolled children was not placed at risk of harm. Children were present on the playground and there was a 12 feet by 6 feet area of standing water 2 inches deep in the deepest area near the basketball court, accessible to children.
2021-10-06 2021-11-22 article 5 R9-5-501.A.12
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observations, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: Room 5: * There was exposed raw wood on the edge of a brown shelf near a window. Courtyard by Room 5: * There were 2 tables stacked on top of each other with children present. * There were 2 tables that were warped with exposed raw wood on the edges. Room 2: * There was exposed wood on a green board. Courtyard by Room 2: * There was exposed raw wood on a farm play set. Atrium room: * The black lid on the trash container was broken and had sharp edges.
2021-10-06 2021-11-22 article 5 R9-5-501.A.19.a.b.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observations, in the Room 5, there was Algae Control near the fish tank and Repel Bug Spray near the sink, accessible to enrolled children.
2021-10-06 2021-11-22 article 5 R9-5-501.C.9.a-c.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observations, in Room 5 there was one container of unlabeled wipes and one container of wipes labeled with a child's first name only in the restroom, and there was one unlabeled Sunscreen and Bug Spray, and one Bug Spray labeled with a child's first name and last initial only.
2021-10-06 2021-11-22 article 5 R9-5-503.A.2.a-c.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, in Room 3/4 the diaper changing area lacked single-use paper towels from a dispenser. The paper towels were on a roll hanging on the wall above the sink.
2021-10-06 2021-11-22 article 5 R9-5-509.C.22.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, in Room 2 the temperature of the refrigerator was 54 degrees, and there were children's lunch boxes in the refrigerator.
2021-10-06 2021-11-22 Article 5 R9-5-511.A.5.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observations, in the Nap room there were 3 red and blue mats with torn and peeling vinyl at the seams.
2021-10-06 2021-11-22 Article 5 R9-5-512.A.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observations, there was a long trail of ants in the courtyard area, and there were ants on the climbing structure on the playground.
2021-10-06 2021-11-22 Article 5 R9-5-512.B.1.2.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observations, in the restroom in Room 3/4, there was a brown shelf and a clear cubby shelf unit on the floor. In the Nap room restroom, there were black coat racks, chairs and other items on the floor.

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