Creo School - Gilbert AZ CHILD CARE CENTER

1475 SOUTH HIGLEY ROAD , GILBERT AZ 85296
(480) 208-0256

About the Provider

Description: Creo School is a Montessori School Community committed to developing within the child a passion to learn through discovery in a secular, bilingual, and family centered learning community, based on the principles and philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori. We encourage the self-development of each individual's natural potential by nurturing creativity, promoting forward thinking skills, and honoring personal integrity while supporting a global perspective.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-17654
  • Capacity: 347
  • Age Range: Ones; Twos; Three to Five;
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: Jul 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
2021-06-01 2021-07-01 Article 1 ARS 36-883.02.C.1-3.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that the files for staff #1, staff #2, staff #3 and staff #4 lacked a completed Criminal History Affidavit.
2021-06-01 2021-07-01 article 3 R9-5-302.A.1-18.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that the Statement of Child Care Services lacked a description of the liability insurance coverage as required.
2021-06-01 2021-07-01 article 3 R9-5-303.B.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that the MPR classroom lacked the posted capacity.
2021-06-01 2021-07-01 article 3 R9-5-304.B.1-9.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that 5 out of 30 enrolled children's Emergency, Information and Immunization Record cards reviewed lacked the following required information: Child #1 and Child #4: The name and contact telephone number of the child's health care provider. Child #2: The name of the individual to be contacted in case of injury or sudden illness of the child. Child #3: The name and contact telephone number on the second individual authorized by the child's parent to collect the child from the facility in case of emergency. Child #5: The name, address and contact telephone number of the second parent. *Previously cited 6-12-2020.
2021-06-01 2021-07-01 article 3 R9-5-309.A.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that the facility lacked a current fire inspection report.
2021-06-01 2021-07-01 article 5 R9-5-501.A.12
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: Butterfly Classroom: *There was peeling paint with exposed, unsealed wood on the white table. *There was peeling laminate with exposed, unsealed wood in front of the hand washing sink. *There were 2 holes with exposed particle board on the west wall near the diaper changing area. Cactus Wren Classroom: *There was peeling laminate with exposed, unsealed wood on several desks throughout the classroom. *There was peeling paint with exposed particle board on the wall behind the entrance door.
2021-06-01 2021-07-01 Article 5 R9-5-501.A.21.a.b.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, in the Grayfox classroom, there was a plunger located on the floor in the toilet room accessible to enrolled children.
2021-06-01 2021-07-01 article 5 R9-5-503.A.1.a.b.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, in the Butterfly classroom and the Hummingbird classroom, the diaper changing surface was not maintained: *There were marker stains and tears in the vinyl with exposed foam.
2021-06-01 2021-07-01 article 5 R9-5-503.A.2.a-c.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, in the Hummingbird classroom, the diaper changing area lacked single-use paper hand towels from a dispenser.
2021-06-01 2021-07-01 article 5 R9-5-509.C.23
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, in the Bobcat classroom, the thermometer in the freezer was not in operable condition.
2021-06-01 2021-07-01 Article 5 R9-5-516.B.3.a-f.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, the written authorization form for child #1's medication lacked the correct prescription number. (The prescription number on the form did not match the prescription number on the medication.)
2021-06-01 2021-07-01 Article 6 R9-5-603.C.2.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children in the outdoor activity areas: Playground A: *There was torn edges of artificial grass lifting upward with exposed material and tree roots throughout the outdoor activity area. *There was peeling laminate with exposed and unsealed wood on the wooden bench.
2021-06-01 2021-07-01 Article 6 R9-5-603.E.1.2.
Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, the following outdoor activity areas lacked the required resilient surfacing: Playground A: *5 of the required 6 inches of loose mulch in the fall zones of the light brown slide. Playground B: *6 of the required 6 inches of loose mulch in the fall zones of the light brown slide.
2020-06-12 2020-08-07 Article 1 ARS 36-883.02.A.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, after a review of 7 staff files, the following was observed: Staff #1 (start date 06/18/2018): Fingerprint clearance card expired on 8/22/2019, however the fingerprint clearance card application was not received by DPS until 11/27/2019; working 3 months without a current fingerprint clearance card.
2020-06-12 2020-08-07 article 3 R9-5-303.A
Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, it was found that the notice of the availability of facility inspection reports for public viewing at the facility premises was not posted in the facility main posting area.

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