Smaller Scholars Montessori Academy - Gilbert AZ CHILD CARE CENTER

1675 W Guadalupe Rd , GILBERT AZ 85233
(480) 630-2816

About the Provider

Description:

Smaller Scholars Montessori Academy, Gilbert is much more than just daycare. We offer infant, preschool, child care, and private kindergarten programs with a curriculum that prepares every student to thrive in the next step in their life. We provide parents peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a setting as nurturing as home. The classrooms are fully equipped with Montessori materials and are staffed by trained, certified, and experienced teachers who respect the needs of the children and are dedicated to making a positive difference.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-16907
  • Capacity: 189
  • Age Range: 6 weeks - 6 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: Daytime, Full-Time, Part-Time
  • Transportation: Field Trips, To/From School
  • Current License Issue Date: Jun 01, 2020
  • District Office: ADHS Division of Licensing Services
  • District Office Phone: (602) 364-2539 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

Location Map

Inspection/Report History

Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.

Survey Date Date Corrected Rule/Statute Title
2021-04-06 2021-06-04 Article 2 R9-5-208.B.7.a-c.
Findings: Findings include: Based on the Surveyors' observation, staff interviews, review of the room usage reports, and architect drawings, it was determined that the facility added a diaper changing station in room 7 without providing a written request to the Department at least 30 calendar days before the changes were made. There were enrolled children in diapers in room 7 at the time of the inspection and the room is not approved for diapering. There was no documentation in the public file requesting to add diapering in room 7.
2021-04-06 2021-06-04 article 3 R9-5-306.A.1.
Findings: Findings include: After a review of the enrolled children's attendance records, the following were missing: Child #1 was signed in on 3/5/2021 but was not signed out. Child #2 was signed in on 4/2/2021 and 4/5/2021 but was not signed out. Child #3 was signed in on 4/2/2021 but was not signed out.
2021-04-06 2021-06-04 article 5 R9-5-501.C.9.a-c.
Findings: Findings include: Based on the Surveyors' observation and information provided by the staff at the time of the inspection, it was determined that there were 2 unlabeled diaper rash ointments for the 2 enrolled children present in the infant 1 room.
2021-04-06 2021-06-04 article 5 R9-5-502.B.3.
Findings: Findings include: Based on the Surveyors' observation, it was determined that there was an infant wooden push walker in the infant 1 room.
2021-04-06 2021-06-04 article 5 R9-5-502.C.1.m.n.
Findings: Findings include: Based on the Surveyors' observation and information provided by the staff, it was determined that Child #4's written dietary instructions posted in the infant 1 room was dated 8/18/2020.
2021-04-06 2021-06-04 article 5 R9-5-503.A.2.a-c.
Findings: Findings include: The Surveyor measured the water temperature of the handwashing sink for diapering in room 5 to be 113F and the water temperature of the handwashing sink for diapering in room 7 to be 114F.
2021-04-06 2021-06-04 Article 5 R9-5-512.D.
Findings: Findings include: Based on the Surveyors' observation, there was dust built up on and around the exhaust vents of room 5's and room 11's restroom.
2021-04-06 2021-06-04 Article 5 R9-5-512.F.1.b.
Findings: Findings include: Based on the Surveyors' observation, it was determined that the mounted paper towel dispenser was empty in room 11's restroom.
2021-04-06 2021-06-04 Article 5 R9-5-514.D.
Findings: Findings include: Based on the Surveyors' observation, it was determined that the evacuation plan was not posted near the designated exit of room 10.
2021-04-06 2021-06-04 Article 6 R9-5-603.C.2.
Findings: Findings include: Based on the Surveyors' observation, the black plastic barriers surrounding the bottom section of the fence on the south end of the main playground had 1-4 inch metal rebar's sticking up. The metal rebar's sticking up from the plastic barriers were accessible to the enrolled children.
2021-04-06 2021-06-04 Article 6 R9-5-603.E.1.2.
Findings: Findings include: Based on the Surveyors' observation, there were 3 inches of wood chips beneath the rock wall/cave enclosure on the main playground.
2020-06-25 2020-06-30 article 5 R9-5-503.A.1.a.b.
Findings: In Room 4, there was a build up of rust on the base of the metal poles on the diaper changing table and in Room 2, there was a roll of paper on the diapering station between the diaper hand washing sink and changing area.
2020-06-25 2020-06-30 article 5 R9-5-503.A.2.a-c.
Findings: In the infant room, the temperature of the water from the diaper hand washing sink fell below the required temperature range, even after running for several minutes.
2020-06-25 2020-06-30 Article 6 R9-5-603.C.2.
Findings: On the north west side of the main playground, there was weed cloth which was observed protruding up from underneath the wood chips, causing a potential tripping hazard.
2019-05-08 2019-05-31 article 3 R9-5-306.A.1.
Findings: After a review of the children's attendance records, it was determined the following were lacking: Child #1....on 5/1/2019, had a departure time, but no departure signature and on 5/2/2019, was signed in, but not out. Child #2....on 5/7/2019, was signed out, but not in. Child #3....on 5/7/2019, was signed in, but not out.

If you are a provider and you believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.

Reviews

Be the first to review this childcare provider. Write a review about Smaller Scholars Montessori Academy. Let other families know what’s great, or what could be improved. Please read our brief review guidelines to make your review as helpful as possible.

Review Policy:
ChildcareCenter.us does not actively screen or monitor user reviews, nor do we verify or edit content. Reviews reflect only the opinion of the writer. We ask that users follow our review guidelines. If you see a review that does not reflect these guidelines, you can email us. We will assess the review and decide the appropriate next step. Please note – we will not remove a review simply because it is negative. Providers are welcome to respond to parental reviews, however we ask that they identify themselves as the provider.

Providers in ZIP Code 85233