Description: QUALITY INTERACTIVE PRESCHOOL & MONTESSORI is a Child Care Center in CAVE CREEK AZ, with a maximum capacity of 130 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant; Ones; Twos; School-Age. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0164743 | 2025-12-10 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 12/10/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were verified as valid through the DPS website. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS Provider Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The following was discussed, but not limited to: *Staff file references are verified before the date of employment. *Criminal History Affidavit and Registry Background Checks are completed before date of employment. *Fingerprint verification is completed before date of employment *Ensure all freezers have a thermometer. *Ensure diaper areas are clear of all items. | |||
| INSP-0051146 | 2024-12-13 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/13/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Name of Compliance Officer: Jennifer Flicker The Written Documentation is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1) Tummy time rule and related requirements, 2) Ensuring Crib sheets are properly sized and not too tight on the crib mattress, and 3) Updating the parent posting board to include the names of all the assistant directors. There were 5 staff files reviewed. 5 of the 5 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website. The Empower Assessment was completed at the time of the inspection. | |||
| INSP-0048470 | 2024-09-23 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed at the time of Complaint #0088334 investigation conducted on 9/23/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants- 3:14 1's 2:8 1's/2's 5:22 3's 3:21 3's-3:27 There were 3 staff interviewed during this investigation. There was 1 staff file reviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: Director, Assistant Director, Unable to Contact Complainant (2 Attempts). Documentation observed was: Staff and Child Attendance Logs, Staff Time Cards, Staff Tracking Form, Children Sign In/Out Records, Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation that 1 of 1 allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. Compliance Officer # 1: Fred Geyser | |||
| INSP-0037132 | 2024-01-25 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiency was observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 1/25/2024 and subject to changes pending programmatic review Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. 20 Children Emergency Cards were reviewed. 5 Staff files were reviewed. 5 Fingerprint cards were validated by DPS. The Empower Self- Assessment Checklist was completed at the Compliance inspection. The following was discussed, but not limited to: 1) Submit future violation free Fire Inspection when completed. Compliance Officer # 1: Fred Geyser Compliance Officer # 2: Monika Jones | |||
| 2022-01-26 | article 3 | R9-5-306.A.1. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on facility documentation and Surveyor #1's and Team Leader's observations, the attendance records for 5 out of the 85 enrolled children whose records were reviewed lacked: * Child #1 and Child #2 Admission Time and Admission Signature on 1/26/2022 with one signature. * Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 Release Times on 1/26/2022. | |||
| 2022-01-26 | article 3 | R9-5-306.B.1. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on Surveyor #1's and Team Leader's observations, the following was determined: * There were 27 children present in the Ocean 4 classroom but the attendance roster had 28 children recorded as present. * There were 22 children present in the Toddler 2 classroom but the attendance roster had 25 children recorded as present. | |||
| 2022-01-26 | article 3 | R9-5-309.A.2. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on the Surveyors' and Team Leader's observations and a review of facility documentation, it was found that a current fire inspection for the applicant from a local fire department was not available for the facility. | |||
| 2022-01-26 | Article 5 | R9-5-501.A.1. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on Surveyor #1's and Team Leader's observations, it was determined that the health and safety of an enrolled child was placed at risk of harm when on the diaper changing table in the Toddler 1 Room. The diaper changing table did not accommodate the height of the enrolled child as the legs were hanging over the edge of the table, even when positioned diagonally. | |||
| 2022-01-26 | article 5 | R9-5-501.A.12 | |
| Initial Comments: Based on Surveyor #1's and Team Leader's observations, the following hazards were found: Ocean Room: * There were 2 tall blue shelves that were unstable and not anchored to the wall. Toddler 2 Room: * There was a 3x2 cubby high shelf that was unstable and pulled forward easily. * There was a 3x3 shelf that wobbled side to side. * There was a 3x1 shelf that wobbled side to side. | |||
| 2022-01-26 | article 5 | R9-5-501.C.9.a-c. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on Surveyor #1's and Team Leader's observations, the following were not properly labeled with children's first and last names: Infant Room: * There was 1 container of baby powder, 1 diaper cream and 2 diaper balms that were labeled with a first name only. Toddler 2 Room: * There were 5 tubes of diaper rash ointments that were labeled with a first name only. | |||
| 2022-01-26 | article 5 | R9-5-502.A.8.a.-c. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on Surveyor #1's and Team Leader's observations, two crib sheets in the Infant Room were fitted too tightly on the mattresses which caused the mattresses to bow, resulting in a gap up to 3" between the mattresses and the crib sides. | |||
| 2022-01-26 | article 5 | R9-5-503.A.1.a.b. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on Surveyor #1's and Team Leader's observations, the following were found: Toddler 1 Room: * The diaper changing sink had cracked caulking along the left side, and the sink faucet was loose with a dirt build-up behind it. Toddler 2 Room: * Children with pull-ups were being changed in the bathroom rather then on the diaper changing table. | |||
| 2022-01-26 | Article 5 | R9-5-511.A.2. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on Surveyor #1's and Team Leader's observations, in the Ocean Classroom, the napping mats lacked fitted sheets. All sheets did not fully cover the napping mats. | |||
| 2022-01-26 | Article 5 | R9-5-511.A.5. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on Surveyor #1's and Team Leader's observations, it was determined that several sleeping mats throughout the facility were torn and ripped at the edges. | |||
| 2022-01-26 | Article 5 | R9-5-512.B.1.2. | |
| Initial Comments: Based on Surveyor #1's and Team Leader's observations, in the Toddler 1 and Toddler 2 Classroom bathrooms, there were several items being stored on shelves. | |||
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