Painted Desert Montessori Academy - Buckeye AZ CHILD CARE CENTER

2400 SOUTH 247TH AVENUE , BUCKEYE AZ 85326
(623) 900-5132

About the Provider

Description: PAINTED DESERT MONTESSORI ACADEMY is a CHILD CARE CENTER in BUCKEYE AZ, with a maximum capacity of 124 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Three to Five; School-Age. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-18247
  • Capacity: 124
  • Age Range: Three to Five; School-Age
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: Dec 03, 2018
  • 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
2020-11-05 2020-12-05 Article 1 ARS 36-882.M.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation and review of records, it was determined that the current director at the time of the survey was a different director than previously approved by the Department. The licensee had not notified the department in writing within ten days of a change in the child care facility's director.
2020-11-05 2020-12-05 Article 2 R9-5-203.E.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observations and a review of 4 staff files, Staff #1 (start date 12/3/2018) and Staff #2 (start date 1/15/2019) were each lacking documentation of submission to the DCS Central Registry to complete a background check.
2020-11-05 2020-12-05 Article 2 R9-5-208.G.
Findings: The licensee did not notify the Department in writing at least 30 days before the change in ownership which occurred prior to this compliance inspection (11/5/2020).
2020-11-05 2020-12-05 article 3 R9-5-302.A.1-18.
Findings: During a review of the Facility's Statement of Child Care Services and the Surveyor's observation, it was determined that the Statement of Services did not include 9 of the 18 required elements of Child Care Services below: ** The facility's street address, city, state, zip code, mailing address, and telephone number ** Child enrollment and disenrollment procedures ** Charges, fees, and payment requirements for child care services ** Transportation procedures ** Field trip requirements and procedures ** A notice stating inspection reports are available on-site ** The Arizona Department of Health Services including the Department's local telephone number ** The procedures for notifying a parent at least 48 hours before a pesticide is applied on a facility's premises ** A statement that a parent has access to the areas on facility premises where the parent's enrolled child is receiving child care services.
2020-11-05 2020-12-05 article 3 R9-5-303.A
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, it was found that the snack menu for the current calendar week was not posted in the facility main posting area.
2020-11-05 2020-12-05 article 3 R9-5-309.C.1.2.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation and a review of facility documentation, it was found that a current fire inspection from a local fire department was not available for the facility.
2020-11-05 2020-12-05 Article 4 R9-5-403.A.1-17.
Findings: Based on Surveyor's review of 4 staff files and interview with the Director, it was determined that 1 of the 4 staff members did not have the required new staff training within 10 days of the starting date of employment . Staff #2-starting date of employment-1/15/2019. The file lacked documentation that the new staff training was fully completed.
2019-11-20 2019-12-06 article 3 R9-5-301.F.1.2.
Findings: Based on Surveyor's review of 6 staff files and interview with the Director, it was determined that 2 of the 6 staff files lacked documentation verifying that results of a negative Mantoux skin test given to a staff member was within 12 months before the starting date of employment. * Staff #4-starting date of employment-12/3/2018. The file had documentation indicating that a negative Mantoux skin test was read on 4/15/2019 * Staff #5-starting date of employment-10/2/2019. The file had documentation indicating that a negative Mantoux skin test was read on 10/4/2019 The results were not verified within 12 months before the starting date of employment.
2019-11-20 2019-12-06 article 3 R9-5-304.B.1-9.
Findings: Based on Surveyor's review of 15 Emergency Cards and discussion with the Director, it was determined that 2 of 15 cards lacked documentation of some of the required information: * The card for Child #1 did not include the person that is called first in an emergency * The card for Child #2 did not include the doctor's phone number
2019-11-20 2019-12-06 Article 4 R9-5-403.A.1-17.
Findings: Based on Surveyor's review of 6 staff files and interview with the Director, it was determined that 4 of the 6 staff members did not have the required new staff training within 10 days of the starting date of employment . Staff #1, #2, #3, and #4 files lacked documentation that the new staff training was completed and was not within 10 days of the starting date of employment.
2019-11-20 2019-12-06 article 5 R9-5-501.C.4.a-i.
Findings: Based on Surveyor's observation, it was found that Rooms 107, 109 and 110 each lacked an activity schedule.
2019-11-20 2019-12-06 Article 5 R9-5-511.F.1.2.
Findings: Based on Surveyor's observation and interview with the Director, it was determined that 3 nap cots were being stored in a class restroom in Room 106.
2019-11-20 2019-12-06 Article 5 R9-5-516.B.3.a-f.
Findings: Based on Surveyor's review of the medication permission slip for Child #3, it was found that the slip lacked the start and end dates (instructions for administration) for the medication.
2019-08-21 2019-08-26 article 3 R9-5-303.B.
Findings: Findings Based on observation and interview with the Director, the Surveyor observed that the capacity was not posted in the Gym.
2019-08-21 2019-08-26 Article 5 R9-5-514.D.
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observations, it was determined that the Gym lacked a posted building evacuation plan.

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