Description: PALM VALLEY MONTESSORI L L C is a CHILD CARE CENTER in GOODYEAR AZ, with a maximum capacity of 82 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Twos; Three to Five; School-Age. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Survey Date | Date Corrected | Rule/Statute | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-09-14 | 2022-01-31 | Article 1 | A.R.S. 36-883.02.A. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and Surveyor #1's observations of 10 staff files, the file for Staff #2 (DOH 7/28/21) lacked a valid fingerprint clearance card. | |||
| 2021-09-14 | 2022-01-31 | Article 3 | R9-5-301.B.2. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that Staff #1 was a teacher caregiver alone with a group of children in the Primary B at the time of the inspection. Staff #1 was not qualified as a teacher-caregiver and was not supervised by a qualified staff member. | |||
| 2021-09-14 | 2022-01-31 | article 3 | R9-5-301.F.1.2. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observation of 10 staff files, the files for Staff #1 (DOH 8/17/21), Staff #2 (DOH 7/28/21), & Staff #4's (DOH 1/2017) lacked documentation of a negative Mantoux skin test. | |||
| 2021-09-14 | 2022-01-31 | article 3 | R9-5-302.A.1-18. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and Surveyor #2's observations, the statement of services lacked the following information: 1. A general description of activities and programs, and 2. A statement that a parent has access to the areas on facility premises where the parent's enrolled child is receiving child care services. *** Previously cited 6/16/2021 | |||
| 2021-09-14 | 2022-01-31 | article 3 | R9-5-306.B.1. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, the following rosters were incomplete: * Primary 1A had 16 children present and no children were marked on the roster. * Toddler C had 4 children present and no children were marked on the roster. The roster was located in another room. * Primary B had 7 children present and 23 children were listed on the roster. *** Previously cited 4/8/2019 & 6/16/2021 | |||
| 2021-09-14 | 2022-01-31 | article 4 | R9-5-401.3. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that Staff #1 was a teacher caregiver in Primary B at the time of the inspection. Staff #1 was not qualified as a teacher caregiver because her file lacked documentation of 5 months of child care experience. | |||
| 2021-09-14 | 2022-01-31 | article 4 | R9-5-401.4. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations of staff files, it was determined that Staff #2, Staff #3 & Staff #4 were assistant teacher caregivers. Staff #2, Staff #3, & Staff #4 were not qualified as an assistant teacher caregiver because the files lacked documentation of a high school or high school equivalency diploma, current and continuous enrollment in high school or a high school equivalency class, enrollment in vocational rehabilitation, employment as a teacher-caregiver aide for 12 months, or service as a volunteer in a child care facility for 12 months. *** Previously cited 4/8/2019 | |||
| 2021-09-14 | 2022-01-31 | Article 4 | R9-5-402.A.1-12 |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and Surveyors' observations, it was determined that 8 out of 10 staff files reviewed lacked the following required information: Staff #1 (DOH 8/17/21), Staff #2 (DOH 7/28/21), Staff #3 (DOH 9/7/21), Staff #4 (DOH 1/2017), Staff #5 (DOH 9/1/08), & Staff #7 (DOH 2/1/21): New employee orientation checklist and 2 good faith effort professional references from previous employers. Staff #6 (DOH 8/5/20) & Staff #8 (DOH 10/10/16): New employee orientation checklist. Reference R9-5-403 A. *** Previously cited 6/16/2021 | |||
| 2021-09-14 | 2022-01-31 | Article 5 | R9-5-501.A.1. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, 2 of 2 diaper changing tables were 26.5 inches long and would not accommodate the length of a one or two-year-old child. *** Previously cited 6/16/2021 | |||
| 2021-09-14 | 2022-01-31 | article 5 | R9-5-501.A.12 |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: Toddler outdoor area: There was chipped drywall on the wall and near an outlet, chipped stucco on the wall, and warped wood with peeling paint on the bottom of the door. In the South restroom, there was a loose toilet seat. in the North Toddler restroom, there was peeling paint near the baseboard, and the screws on the base of the toilet were protruding upward and were not covered. In Primary 1B, there were 2 orange tables with areas of exposed wood on the tops and sides of the tables. In Primary A, there were 2 orange tables with areas of exposed wood on the top. In the restroom in Primary A, there were 2 holes in the wall near the paper towel dispenser. *** Previously cited 6/16/2021 | |||
| 2021-09-14 | 2022-01-31 | article 5 | R9-5-501.A.19.a.b. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, the following was observed accessible to enrolled children: In Primary 1A & Primary 1B, there was hand sanitizer on a shelf. *** Previously cited 5/12/2020 & 6/16/2021 | |||
| 2021-09-14 | 2022-01-31 | Article 5 | R9-5-501.A.21.a.b. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, in the outdoor patio, there was a push broom near a door accessible to enrolled children. *** Previously cited 5/12/2020 & 6/16/2021 | |||
| 2021-09-14 | 2022-01-31 | Article 5 | R9-5-501.C.1. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observation and staff interview, in Toddler A, a child was sleeping on a cot alone and unsupervised. Staff stated she was supervising the children in Toddler C and Toddler A. *** Previously cited 5/12/2020 | |||
| 2021-09-14 | 2022-01-31 | article 5 | R9-5-501.C.5.a-k. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, Toddler B, Toddler A, Toddler C, Primary 1A, and Primary 2A lacked a dated lesson plan for the current calendar week. *** Previously cited 5/12/2020 & 6/16/2021 | |||
| 2021-09-14 | 2022-01-31 | article 5 | R9-5-503.A.2.a-c. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, in Toddler B and Toddler A, the diaper changing area lacked paper towels from a dispenser. The paper towels were stacked on top of each other in a bin. In Toddler B, the diaper changing table was not located next to the hand-washing sink. There were several feet in between the table and the sink. *** Previously cited 5/12/2020 & 6/16/2021 | |||
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