Sonshine Learning Center - Black Canyon City AZ CHILD CARE CENTER

34595 SOUTH PHYLLIS STREET , BLACK CANYON CITY AZ 85324
(623) 374-5737
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About the Provider

Description: Our program is designed to meet the needs of young children. The program is based on Christian values and provides experiences that enhance each child's social, emotional, physical and creative development. Children develop a positive self-esteem through a balance of self-and-teacher-directed activities, including solitary play, group activities, interacting within their environment and learning about their community.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-14050
  • Capacity: 59
  • Age Range: Ones; Twos; Three to Five; School-Age
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: Jul 01, 2020
  • 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
2020-06-19 2020-06-23 Article 2 R9-5-203.E.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the observations of the Team Leader and the Surveyor, after a review of 5 staff files it was determined the following lacked: Staff #1 (start date 5/29/2018), Staff #2 (start date 4/20/2018), Staff #3 (start date 11/12/2018): The DCS Central Registry submittal results.
2020-06-19 2020-06-23 article 3 R9-5-306.B.1.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the observations of the Team and the Surveyor, the outside roster listed 9 enrolled children, but 10 enrolled children were present.
2020-06-19 2020-06-23 Article 4 R9-5-403.B.1.
Findings: Based on facility documentation and the observations of the Team and the Surveyor, after a review of 5 staff files is was determined the following lacked: Staff #1 (start date 5/29/2018): Had documentation of 15.5 hours of the required 18 hours of annual training for the 5/29/2019-5/29/2020 time frame. Staff #2 (start date 4/20/2018): Had documentation of 13.5 hours of the required 18 hours of annual training for the 4/20/2019-4/20/2020 time frame. Staff #3 (start date 11/12/18): Had documentation of 13.5 hours of the required 18 hours of annual training for the 11/12/2018-11/12/2019 time frame.
2020-06-19 2020-06-23 article 5 R9-5-503.F.1.
Findings: Based on the observations of the Team Leader and the Surveyor, in the Toddler room, the soiled diaper bin and the soiled clothes bin were in a cabinet without a door, accessible to the enrolled children.
2020-06-19 2020-06-23 Article 6 R9-5-603.C.2.
Findings: Based on the observations of the Team Leader and the Surveyor, the following hazards were accessible to the enrolled children in the outdoor activity areas: -There was a white wooden storage container that was unsealed and the paint was chiping off, exposing rough wood. -There was a wooden pallet that was unsealed and the corner of the pallet was falling apart exposing rough wood an leaving pieces of wood accessible to the enrolled children.
2020-06-19 2020-06-23 Article 6 R9-5-605.B.16.
Findings: Based on the observations of the Team Leader and the Surveyor, the facility's fire extinguishers tags showed the last service date was May 2019.
2019-06-26 2019-06-26 Article 1 ARS 36-883.02.C.1.
Findings: Findings include: The Surveyor reviewed 3 staff files and found 1 file lacking the following: Staff #1 as a re-hire with a new start date of 11/12/18, the staff member did not fill out a new Criminal History Affidavit. The Affidavit in the file was dated 5/24/13.
2019-06-26 2019-06-26 Article 2 R9-5-203.E.
Findings: Findings include: The Surveyor reviewed 3 staff files and found 1 file lacking the following: Staff #1 with a new start date of 11/12/18, was missing current documentation of DCS Registry background checks and affidavit. The documentation in the file was dated 6/17/13.
2019-06-26 2019-06-26 Article 4 R9-5-403.A.1-17.
Findings: Findings include: The Surveyor reviewed 3 staff files and found 1 file lacking the following: Staff #1, with a new start date of 11/12/18, the required new hire 10 day staff training was not done within 10 day of the start date. The orientation documentation in the file was dated 5/29/13.
2019-06-26 2019-06-26 Article 5 R9-5-512.F.8.
Findings: Findings include: In one of the restrooms, the sink was clogged and would not drain.
2018-06-26 2018-06-29 Article 3 R9-5-301.B.2.
Findings: The surveyor determined the following based on observation and staff acknowledgement: Staff #1 was the only staff member in the Two ' s/Young 3 ' s room; Staff #1 is not qualified for a teacher-caregiver position and was without supervision by a qualified staff member.
2018-06-26 2018-06-29 article 3 R9-5-309.C.1.2.
Findings: The surveyor determined the following based on review of documentation, observation and staff acknowledgement: The facility lacked current gas and fire inspection reports.
2018-06-26 2018-06-29 article 4 R9-5-401.3.
Findings: The surveyor determined the following based on observation and staff acknowledgement: Staff #1 lacked a full six months of child care experience and education documentation but was the only staff member in a classroom with enrolled children.
2018-06-26 2018-06-29 article 5 R9-5-501.C.5.a-k.
Findings: The surveyor determined the following based on observation and staff acknowledgement: A current lesson plan was not posted in the Pre-K room.
2018-06-26 2018-06-29 article 5 R9-5-503.A.1.a.b.
Findings: The surveyor determined the following based on observation and staff acknowledgement: Two ' /Young 3 ' s room: A toy tiger was on the diapering surface next to the diaper changing area ' s sink.

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Reviews

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Mary mutter Mar 16, 2020
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

This is an amazing learning center with the most excellent teachers. My grandchild loves it and has learned alot. He enjoys the program and is very clean. Teachers like Ms. Tammy and Ms. Sherry are stand up people. You just cant get better than this!

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